Been out of school awhile? The Continuing Education Centre is your first step in moving forward. Complete your Grade 12. Upgrade your math and English skills. Gain prerequisites to college programs.  Computer skills and study skills workshops help you get started.  Check out our website for an online guide to study skills.

NIDES - North Island Distance Education School offers a wide variety of services to students and families who wish to study in an environment without the requirements of attending school.

Education Planner - Information on undergraduate program availability, application dates, tuition costs, admission requirements, lengths, and much more at BC's 27 public post-secondary institutions.

Canadian Virtual University - (CVU) is a partnership of universities across Canada, committed to delivering university-level programs that can be completed from anywhere in the country or beyond.

Scholarships, School Finders & Online Training - Links to awards databases and online training programs around the country.

CanLearn
Canadian government site with a wealth of financial information for financing and planning for school including Canada Student Loans and Grants.

Learning Styles

What are my Learning Strengths?
Gives you a checklist to see what your "intelligence strengths" are. Knowing this, you can work to strengthen the other intelligences that you do not use as often. You can print out your results.

Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire
Gives you printable results. You can also print out and review the Learning Styles & Strategies Descriptions, which describe your strengths and strategies for dealing with your learning weaknesses.

Local Colleges

North Island College
NIC is a community college committed to high quality and excellence in our programs and services. Our wide range of program options is supported by a dedicated faculty, staff and administration - all working together to help you achieve your goals.
NIC’s Continuing Education Programs – short term vocational and interest courses to upgrade your skills and keep up to date in your field

Discovery Community College
Discovery College is a fully accredited private learning institution utilizing the latest technology and fully qualified, professional staff to give you the advantage you need in today's competitive job market.

Sprott-Shaw Community College
Sprott-Shaw Community College is a provincially accredited, private post-secondary educator and is the first private college in Canada to offer the Practical Nursing Program. Sprott-Shaw is committed to providing individuals with job-ready skills in the areas of Business, Administration, Healthcare, Hospitality, Tourism, and International Studies. They also offer a degree program specializing in either Marketing or Human Resource Management disciplines.

Excel Career College
Excel Career College is an accredited school offering full-time career related programs as well as part-time classes. We have campuses in Courtenay and Campbell River and are designated for student loans and grants.

York University
Yellowquill College
Yukon College