10 Interesting Facts about Northern Lights College
- Northern Lights College (NLC) is a public community college located in northeastern British Columbia, Canada, with five campuses in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, and Fort Nelson.
- The college was founded in 1975 and offers a range of programs and courses in areas such as trades and apprenticeships, business, health and human services, adult upgrading, and university studies.
- NLC is known for its strong focus on trades and apprenticeship education, with a wide range of programs offered in areas such as welding, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and heavy duty mechanics.
- The college also offers a range of health and human services programs, including nursing, practical nursing, social work, and community support work.
- NLC has a diverse student population, with students from across Canada and around the world, and offers a range of student services and supports, including academic advising, career services, and student housing.
- The college has strong partnerships with industry and other educational institutions, providing students with opportunities to gain practical experience and build networks.
- NLC offers flexible learning options, including full-time, part-time, and online courses, as well as short-term and continuing education programs.
- The college has a strong commitment to sustainability, with a range of initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental footprint and promoting sustainable practices.
- NLC is accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and is a member of the British Columbia Council for International Education.
- The college has a strong commitment to community engagement and works closely with local communities and organizations to support economic development and social well-being in the region.
Tuition & Fee
| Associate of Arts Degree Cost estimates per Program | |
| Item | Amount |
| Tuition (60/credits at the Academic rate) | $21,970.80 |
| Student Fees (4) | $294.08 |
| Instruction Related Fees (includes $2.42 in GST) | $50.83 |
| International Medical Insurance (Program) | $1,380.00 |
| Sub-total | $23,695.71 |
| Estimated textbook(s) cost | 1700.00 |
| Estimated tools/instrument(s) cost: Calculator, USB Flash-drive | $110.00 |
| Estimated supplies cost: Binders/Pens/Paper | $200.00 |
| Estimated clothing/uniform(s) cost: | $- |
| Exam/professional fees: | $- |
| Other costs: | $- |
| Estimated Total for the Program | $25,705.71 |
All Programs
| PROGRAM | PROGRAM FEE TYPE |
| Access to Practical Nursing | Practical Nursing Diploma |
| Adult Basic Education (See Career and College Preparation) | Career & College Prep |
| Aircraft Maintenance Technician – Basic Training | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Type Training | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Aircraft Mechanic Basics Certificate | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE) | Academic |
| Applied Business Technology | Vocational/Career Technical |
| Archaeology Diploma | Academic |
| Associate of Arts Degree | Academic |
| Associate of Arts Degree (Education) | Academic |
| Associate of Arts Degree (Health Studies) | Academic |
| Associate of Science Degree | Academic |
| Automotive Service Technician – Foundation | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Automotive Service Technician – Apprenticeship | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| BC Adult Graduation Diploma | Career & College Prep |
| Building Maintenance | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Business Management Advanced Certificate in Management | Academic |
| Business Management Certificate | Academic |
| Business Management Diploma | Academic |
| Business Management Executive Assistant Diploma | Academic |
| Business Management Interactive Technologies and Game Design | Academic |
| Business Management Post Degree Diploma | Academic |
| Business Management Post Degree Diploma – Health Administration Specialization | Academic |
| Business Management Post Degree Diploma – Information Technology Specialization | Academic |
| Career and College Preparation | Career & College Prep |
| Carpenter – Apprenticeship | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Carpenter – Foundation (Enhanced) | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Cosmetology | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Criminology – Certificate | Academic |
| Criminology – Diploma | Academic |
| Culinary Arts Advanced Certificate | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Early Childhood Education and Care | Academic |
| Education Assistant – Certificate | Academic |
| Education Assistant – Diploma | Academic |
| Electrician – Apprenticeship | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Electrician – Foundation | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Engineering – Certificate | Academic |
| Engineering Studies – Certificate | Academic |
| English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language |
| Esthetician | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Explore Trades for Adults | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Explore Trades for Youth | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Family Resource Practitioner Advanced Certificate | Academic |
| General Arts and Sciences – Certificate | Academic |
| Hairstylist Foundation | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Health Care Assistant | Vocational/Career Technical |
| Heavy Mechanical Trades – Apprenticeship | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Heavy Mechanical Trades – Foundation | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Human Services Professional Development Advanced Certificate | Academic |
| Humanities – Certificate | Academic |
| Indigenous Human Service Worker – Certificate | Academic |
| Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic – Apprenticeship | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic – Foundation | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions Advanced Certificate | Academic |
| Job Education and Training | Job Education & Training |
| Land and Water Resources Diploma | Academic |
| Millwright – Apprenticeship Training | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Millwright – Foundation | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program | |
| Oil and Gas Field Operations | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| People Obtaining Workplace Employment Requirements (POWER) | Career & College Prep |
| Piping Trades Foundation | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Plumber – Apprenticeship | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Power Engineering | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Practical Nursing | Practical Nursing Diploma |
| Pre-Education – Certificate | Academic |
| Pre-Employment Workplace Essential Skills | Vocational/Career Technical |
| Pre-Medicine – Certificate | Academic |
| Professional Cook 1 Direct Entry | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Professional Cook 1 Indigenous Content Direct Entry | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Professional Cook 1 Institutional Entry | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Professional Cook 2 Direct Entry | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Professional Cook 2 Institutional Entry | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Professional Cook 3 Direct Entry | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Social Sciences – Certificate | Academic |
| Social Services Worker Diploma | Academic |
| University Arts and Sciences | Academic |
| Certificate – Arts | Academic |
| Certificate – Criminology | Academic |
| Certificate – Engineering | Academic |
| Certificate – Engineering Studies | Academic |
| Certificate – General Arts and Sciences | Academic |
| Certificate – Humanities | Academic |
| Certificate – Indigenous Human Service Worker | Academic |
| Certificate – Pre-Education | Academic |
| Certificate – Pre-Medicine | Academic |
| Certificate – Social Sciences | Academic |
| Degree – Associate of Arts | Academic |
| Degree – Associate of Arts – AHCOTE | Academic |
| Degree – Associate of Arts (Health Studies) | Academic |
| Degree – Associate of Science | Academic |
| Diploma – Archaeology | Academic |
| Diploma – Criminology | Academic |
| Online Courses | Academic |
| Welder-Fabricator Foundation | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Welding – Foundation | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Welding – Apprenticeship | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician | Trades/Apprenticeship |
| Workforce Training | – |
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