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CAD 19395

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This program prepares you for diverse roles in adventure tourism, from whale and wildlife tours to mountain resorts. Lead river rafting trips, guide sea kayaking tours along BC's coast and gain skills in wilderness first aid. Build your knowledge and confidence in sea kayaking, canoeing, river rafting, navigation and leadership to work in some of BC's most breathtaking outdoor locations.

As a student, you’ll experience a comprehensive view of the adventure guiding industry, focusing on sustainability, ethics and intercultural skills. This includes learning through Indigenous tourism interactions as part of guiding on the coast. Through adventure guiding and outdoor recreation you’ll support the health and well-being of people and places, while working in the heart of BC and Canada’s significant tourism sector.

In addition to your certificate, you can earn: 

  • Avalanche Canada - Avalanche Skills Training 1
  • Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1)
  • British Columbia River Outfitters Association - Guide
  • CanBoat (CPS) Maritime Radio Certificate - ROC (M)
  • Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC (CBVA) - Level One Guide
  • FoodSafe Level 1
  • ISPA Competent Crew (Sailing)
  • MERS Marine Mammal Naturalist Course
  • Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Skills Level 1 and 2
  • Raven RSM - Swiftwater Rescue Technician
  • Recreational Canoeing Association of BC (RCABC) Lakewater Level 3 and Day Guide or Tripping Level 3; or similar through Paddle Canada Canoeing
  • Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC Level 1 and Assistant Overnight Guide
  • SuperHost Foundations of Service Quality
  • Wilderness First Aid and CPR Level ‘C’ (40 hours)

Certifications can vary slightly year-by-year and are based on industry changes and your chosen field skill course electives.???????

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 19
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 54 - With no score less than - 46
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • C in English 12 or equivalent
    • C+ in Workplace Math 11 or equivalent

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19395

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

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Scholarships

New Scholarships for Cohorts

NIC is offering a $1,000 scholarship to all new students enrolled in the HCA and ECCE cohorts.

The September 2026 cohorts are still accepting applications.

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  • Health Care Assistant and Community Mental Health Worker

 

Scholarships for International Students at NIC

Scholarships Type Eligibility Value
IELTS-Based Scholarship Overall 7.0 with no module less than 6.0 CAD 1,000
Overall 7.5 with no module less than 6.0 CAD 1,500
PTE-Based Scholarship Overall 65 with no module less than 60 CAD 1,000
Overall 76 with no module less than 60 CAD 1,500
Duolingo-Based Scholarship Overall score of 120 or higher CAD 1,000
Program-Based Scholarships Coastal Forest Technology Diploma - Sep 2026 Intake CAD 1,500
Instrumentation and Electrical Automation Technician Diploma - Sep 2026 Intake CAD 1,500.
Human Services Diploma, May 2026 Intake CAD 1,500.

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