Adults looking to upgrade their academic skills to access high-priority post-secondary career programs will continue to benefit from tuition-free Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) pathway programs across B.C..
North Island College (NIC) is one of 11 public post-secondary institutions to receive funding. NIC will be receiving $200,000 between April 1, 2025 and Aug. 31, 2026. This aides 23 different pathway programs across the province. The pathway programs are offered in addition to existing ABE and ELL programming available throughout the province, which became tuition-free in 2017.
The ABE and ELL pathway programs were launched in 2022 and provide opportunities for domestic students to upgrade English, math, and science skills to meet prerequisites for entry into high-priority post-secondary career programs, in areas such as health care, early childhood education, skilled trades and technology.
The programs help students transition into post-secondary education and skills training and set them up for success by helping them integrate into post-secondary life, tailoring programs to students鈥� target careers or disciplines, and offering career guidance and additional academic support.
