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:
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:
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.
| Tuition: | $0 - Paid by the Province |
| Fees: | $150.00 |
| Books: | $0 - Depends on the course(s) taken |
| UPass: | $186.00 |
| Total Cost: | $336.00 |
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.
Tuition: $4,900.00
**Fully funded by Access if qualified
Fees: | $150.00 |
Books: | $862.00 |
Lab: | $200.00 |
UPass: | $246.00 |
Total Cost: | $6,358.00 |
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.
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.
| 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 |
If you do not have your High school transcript, and CAAT assessment documents, you can do the exams at NEC
| 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 |
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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
If you do not have your High school transcript, and CAAT assessment documents, you can do the exams at NEC
| 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 |
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.
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.
| Program Tuition: | $4,650.00 |
| Registration: | $75.00 |
| Graduation: | $30.00 |
| Student Association: | $30.00 |
| Student Record and Student Card Fee: | $15.00 |
| Transportation – Upass | $280.00 |
| *Books & Supplies (w/tax) | $730.00 |
| *Laptop (w/tax) | $1,365.00 |
| COMPTIA Exams | $700.00 |
| TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack) | $7,875.00 |
Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
Minimum "C+" grade in English 12 or testing an equivalent level.
Minimum "C+" grade in Math 11 or testing at an equivalent level
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.
Tuition: | $6,700.00 |
Fees: | $150.00 |
Books: | $1,610.00 |
UPass: | $451.00 |
Total Cost: | $8,911.00 |
Successful completion of Grade 12 or Mature Student status (18 years or older) with a minimum of English 10 or equivalent.
Note: All applicants must meet the English language requirement per the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. If transcripts are unavailable or outdated, for more information:
■ Refer to the English Language Competency Requirements as specified by the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. See the link below for more information
| 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) | $1,112.00 |
| *Laptop (w/tax - optional) | $1,050.00 |
| *Backpack (w/tax – optional) | $85.05 |
| TOTAL: | $7,718.00 |
| TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack) | $8,853.05 |
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.
| Program Tuition: | $5,580.00 |
| Registration: | $75.00 |
| Graduation: | $30.00 |
| Student Association: | $30.00 |
| Student Record and Student Card Fee: | $15.00 |
| Transportation – Upass | $368.00 |
| ECE Lab Fee | $200.00 |
| *Books & Supplies (w/tax) | $1,066.00 |
| *Laptop (w/tax - optional) | $1,050.00 |
| TOTAL: | $7,364.00 |
| TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack) | $8,414.00 |
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.
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.
NEC offers certificate and diploma programs that give you the knowledge, confidence and qualifications that support your professional goals and interests.
