North Island College- All Campuses
School info
3.3
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.5
Food
3.2
Clubs
1.9
Facilities
3.5
Internet
3.6
Location
3.8
Opportunities
3.4
Safety
4.2
Social
2.7
Happiness
3.8
Basic Information
Location
- Vancouver, BC
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public
- Established: 1975
- Founder: North Island College was founded by Nigel and Adele Bailey. However, it is also mentioned that the college started out of a portable trailer in Campbell River and a few converted school buses, indicating that it was initially established by the community and local educators. Therefore, the founders can be listed as: Nigel Bailey, Adele Bailey, and the community of Campbell River
Academic information
Degree Courses
- North Island College offers over 800 courses
- but the exact number of degree courses is not specified. However
- it is mentioned that there are various degree
- diploma
- and certificate programs available. For a more precise answer
- we can approximate the number of degree courses as follows: - **Undergraduate Degrees**: Approximately 10-15 courses (e.g.
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Associate of Arts Degree). - **Postgraduate Degrees**: Approximately 5-10 courses (e.g.
- Graduate Diplomas in Business Administration
- Digital Design and Development). Thus
- the total number of degree courses could be around 15-25. However
- this is an approximation and the exact number is not provided in the sources
Key Area
- Kelp aquaculture
- Indigenous community-based research
- ocean sensor technology
- seaweed nursery optimization
- virtual reality technology for social innovation
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: North Island College has a total of approximately 9,000 students enrolled across all campuses annually
- Undergraduates: The total number of students enrolled at North Island College is approximately 9,000 annually, with no specific breakdown provided for undergraduate students alone. Therefore, the exact number of undergraduate students is not specified. However, it can be inferred that the majority of these students are likely to be undergraduate students given the total enrollment figure. **Range: 6,314 - 9,000** (Note: This range includes both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with 6,314 being the total number of students as per the 2020/21 academic year.)
- Administrative Staff: The exact number of administrative staff at North Island College is not provided in the search results. However, it can be inferred that the college has a significant number of administrative staff given the detailed roles and responsibilities listed for the leadership team and other administrative positions. Therefore, a rough estimate could be in the hundreds, but a precise number is not available. **Range: 100-500**
Notable Alumni
- James Flawith
- Tina Tang
- Kathryn Jones
- Valerie Harty
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Good reviews
Overall 4.7
NIC is an amazing community college. I had a great time here, doing my post-secondary education. All the instructors I had were extremely accommodating, and with all the resources available, you are definitely set up to succeed. I accessed the writing center, and library for help with assignments when needed it. I highly recommend NIC!
Overall 4.5
Great place to go to school! One odd thing tho the college I directly connected to a high school. So there's a mix of highschool students and college students everywhere. Makes for an interesting atmosphere.
Overall 4
Great school. Welcoming atmosphere, beautiful location in Comox Valley and Campbell River. Feels very safe and clean at all times. The faculty in the DGL programs are seriously amazing, its clear they care about the students!
Bad reviews
Overall 1.3
went for electrical studies for the trade. the teacher was impressed with my math skills and helped others around the class. now when it comes to hands on i have little experience so i assumed id get some help. I didn't, at all, whatso ever. he just sat around and did paper work while safety wasn't a concern around the class. ended up leaving.
Overall 1.8
North island college is the worst school Ive ever been to. Instructors and faculty are little to no help. Spent the last year teaching myself because the instructors do not care at all. I would never recommend this god awful place to anyone. Instructors are rude, careless and clearly are only here for the paycheque. 10/10 would not recommend.