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Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate

Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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North Island College offers Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate, a certificate in Indigenous Focus programme in Courtenay, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 5,700 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Indigenous Focus

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 5,700 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: nic.bc.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate draws on area-based Indigenous knowledge systems, protocols, and ways of knowing, using land-based and experiential learning that explores the beliefs and values Indigenous language encodes. The cohort-based program examines how language forms the foundation of Indigenous relationships.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This certificate is open to domestic applicants only.

Application Details

Application Deadline: This is a limited-entry program at NIC: for the 2026/27 cycle the application deadline is the last Monday of August for a September start, the third Friday of December for a January start, or five days before the start date for a mid-term intake; seats go by date of a complete, qualifying application.

About North Island College

Type: College

Founded: 1975

Students: 6,084

Programs: 73

Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate award?

North Island College awards a Certificate in the field of Indigenous Focus on completion of this programme.

How long does Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 5,700 per total for local students.

Can Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at North Island College.

What language is Indigenous Language Fluency Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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