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Northern Lights College - Fort St. John

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Fort St. John, British Columbia, CA

9820 120th Avenue, Fort St. John

(250) 785-6981

Last updated: 05/04/2025
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About Northern Lights College - Fort St. John

Programs at NLC are designed to provide students with the opportunity to obtain the necessary classroom education, and supplement that with appropriate practicum or hands-on opportunities to make the successful transition from student to employee. Students have a number of options, depending on their chosen career path. They can earn a certificate, diploma, or associate degree.


The Fort St. John Campus is located on the north edge of the city, adjacent to the scenic Fish Creek Park and Community Forest. The campus serves more than 1,800 students each year, enrolled in a variety of programming. The Fort St. John Campus is home to NLC’s International Education department. Students from around the world enrol at NLC to learn English before moving to other NLC programming, or continuing their education at other post-secondary institutions. Programs at NLC are designed to provide students with the opportunity to obtain the necessary classroom education, and supplement that with appropriate practicum or hands-on opportunities to make the successful transition from student to employee.


Why Northern Lights College - Fort St. John

  • Campus Life and Surroundings: The City of Fort St. John is known as the Energetic City, because of its location in the heart of the oil and gas industry in northeastern B.C. Fort St. John is home to the Pomeroy Sports Centre, which houses two ice pads, a speed skating oval, and indoor walking track. As well, a new hospital has recently been constructed.
  • Facilities: Campus services include financial aid, Access Services, Aboriginal Services Advisor, library, cafeteria, daycare, computer/ Internet access, bookstore and access to city transit. A special feature of the campus is the Atrium, which includes trees, plants, and a pool containing exotic fish.
  • University Partnerships: NLC has partnership agreements with several B.C. universities. These agreements allow for the direct transfer of credits earned at NLC towards degree and other programming.
  • Many Options: Students can earn a certificate, diploma, or associate degree. Certificate programs are usually one year in duration. Diploma programs take two years. Associate degrees take two years of study (60 credits), and can be used to transfer to the third year of degree programs at provincial universities and university-colleges. 
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Institution Details


Founded
1975
School ID
509
DLI number
O19395299444
Institution Type
Public

Cost and Duration


Average application fee
$100.00 CAD
Average graduate program
2 Years
Average undergraduate program
One Year
Cost of living
$20,635.00 CAD / Year
Average gross tuition
$11,392.81 CAD / First Year

Average Time to Receive Letter of Acceptance


January - April
under 15 days
May - August
under 15 days
September - December
under 15 days

Top Disciplines


Business, Management and Economics
34%
Sciences
25%
Engineering and Technology
15%
Other
25%

Program LevelsProgram levels for Northern Lights College - Fort St. John include: 6 Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degrees, 2 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificates, 19 Others


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