About NIC
The above words mean ‘welcome’ in the four languages of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw, Liğʷiłdax ̌ʷ and Coast Salish people.
Who we are
We're a comprehensive community college dedicated to strengthening life on North Vancouver Island, the Central Coast and beyond through the power of education.
We believe that healthy, thriving communities are built one learner at a time.
Our vision is to offer the best individualized education and training experience in BC.
Where we are
Our campuses are located across North Vancouver Island, on British Columbia's breathtaking Pacific Northwest coast.
We’re honoured to acknowledge the traditional territories of the combined 35 First Nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish traditions, on whose traditional and unceded territories the college’s campuses are situated.
"NIC has been the best experience that I've had in my schooling. My instructors were amazing. They opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and how to approach the world."
Megan Borland - NIC alum
"The instructors will make time for you; they really helped me become more confident in myself."
Naomi Johnson - NIC alum
“I grew up in the Comox Valley and really liked living here. I was looking for an opportunity to start my post-secondary education without going too far and I was really drawn by NIC’s small classes, being local and saving a bit of money was a nice perk."
Nolan deWitt - NIC alum