General Admission Requirements NEC aims to provide education to all First Nations in Canada. However, we open our doors to Non-Indigenous Citizens and Permanent Residents. Admission requirements vary by program but, at a minimum, most NEC certificates and diplomas require a successful completion of:  High School Graduates B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (64%) calculated on English studies 12 or English First People 12 and Math 10. Mature Applicants If you are 18+, and did not graduate from high school, you are considered a Mature Applicant and should complete the following assessments at NEC admissions department:  IABE – You may need an English and Math Assessment. Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) Literacy Assessment for all college-level programs If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. NEC prioritizes Indigenous education for Indigenous learners, but we accept all people who are seeking a distinctly Indigenous educational experience. However, at this time we do not accept international students. Please contact NEC’s admissions department if you require any additional information. Obtain information about the admission requirements and the specific fees according to the program Adult Upgrading Adult Graduation Diploma Requirements Tuition and Fees Mature Applicants Tuition: $0 – Paid by the Province Fees: $150.00 Books: $0 – Depends on the course(s) taken UPass: $186.00 Total Cost: $336.00 18 years old or older High school transcript Completed CAAT assessment. If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. Certificates Office Administration and Employment Training Certificate Requirements Tuition and Fees High School Applicants Mature Applicants To learn more about it, please contact: tritchie@necvancouver.org B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). English 12 with a minimum ‘C-‘ grade, or Communications 12 with a minimum ‘B’ grade Math 10 with a minimum ‘C’ grade  If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. 19 years or older CAAT demonstrating grade 10 in Math Literacy assessment demonstrating 60% in English If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. Indigenous Early Childhood Education Certificate Requirements Tuition and Fees High School Applicants Mature Applicants Program Tuition:  $6,820.00  Registration:  $75.00  Graduation:  $30.00  Student Association:  $30.00  Student Record and Student Card Fee:  $15.00  Transportation – Upass  $506.00  ECE Lab Fee  $200.00  Food Safe  $110.00  First Aid  $110.00  *Books & Supplies (w/tax)  $1,687.35  *Laptop (w/tax – optional)  $1,050.00  TOTAL:  $9,583.35  TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack)  $10,633.35  B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). 2 letters of reference Criminal Record Check TB Test Doctor’s note of good health COVID immunization Passport 18 years old or older NEC English Literacy Assessment with “C-” grade or higher If you do not have your High school transcript, and CAAT assessment documents, you can do  the exams at NEC  Family & Community Counselling Certificate Requirements Tuition and Fees High School Applicants Mature Applicants Program Tuition:  $5,950.00  Registration:  $75.00  Graduation:  $30.00  Student Association:  $30.00  Student Record and Student Card Fee:  $15.00  Transportation – Upass  $506.00  *Books & Supplies (w/tax)  $1,200.00  *Laptop (w/tax – optional)  $1,050.00  *Backpack (w/tax – optional)  $85.05  TOTAL:  $7,806.00  TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack)  $8,941.05  B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). C+ in English 12 2 letters of reference Personal Interest Statement NEC prioritizes Indigenous education for Indigenous learners, but we accept all people who are seeking a distinctly Indigenous educational experience. However, at this time we do not accept international students. If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or requires Writing Assessment. C+ in English 12 2 letters of reference Personal Interest Statement If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. Indigenous Land Stewardship Certificate Requirements Tuition and Fees High School Applicants Mature Applicants Program Tuition:  $5,800.00 Registration:  $75.00 Graduation:  $30.00 Student Association:  $30.00 Student Record and Student Card Fee:  $15.00 Transportation – Upass  $414.00 *Books & Supplies (w/tax)  $776.00 *Laptop (w/tax – optional)  $1,050.00 TOTAL:  $7,140.00 TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack)  $8,190.00 B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). English 12 “C” grade or higher Letter of Intent  NEC prioritizes Indigenous education for Indigenous learners, but we accept all people who are seeking a distinctly Indigenous educational experience. However, at this time we do not accept international students. If you do not meet high school graduation requirements or need to boost your high school grades before applying to a program, NEC can help you. 18 years old or older Completed written assessment with “C” grade or higher If you do not have your High school transcript, and CAAT assessment documents, you can do  the exams at NEC  Indigenous Justice Studies Certificate Requirements Tuition and Fees High School Applicants Mature Applicants Program Tuition:  $6,700.00  Registration:  $75.00  Graduation:  $30.00  Student Association:  $30.00  Student Record and Student Card Fee:  $15.00  Transportation – Upass  $506.00  *Books & Supplies (w/tax)  $1,620.00  *Laptop (w/tax – optional)  $1,050.00  TOTAL:  $8,976.00  TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack)  $10,026.00  B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent (B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma). Minimum “C” grade in English 12 or “C” grade in Literacy Assessment Letter of Intent  NEC prioritizes Indigenous education for Indigenous learners, but we accept all people who are seeking a distinctly Indigenous educational experience. However,