Coast Mountain College - Terrace
Terrace, British Columbia | Public University | Established 1975
About us
Coast Mountain College (previously known as Northwest Community College), is a publicly funded, government accredited, public post-secondary educational institution. Founded in 1975, the College serves eleven communities in the spectacularly beautiful Northwestern region of British Columbia, Canada. It is a student-centered college offering a full range of academic degree, diploma, and certificate programs in Arts, Business, Health, Science, and University Credits Arts and Science for international students, all of which provide excellent exposure to Canadian life and culture.
In as little as two years, students can complete an Associate Degree in Arts or Science. For those who wish to continue their studies, all Associate Degree courses are equivalent to university courses and can be transferred to other post-secondary institutions. Business Administration one-year certificate and two-year diploma programs offer a well-rounded business education and a solid background for a wide range of professional career choices and further educational opportunities. The Applied Coastal Ecology program delivers the applied biological & ecological skills needed to work in coastal ecosystems. With many options of programs, Coast Mountain College provides quality learning experiences that help prepare students for successful, positive futures.
The school's main campus is in Terrace, which is a small town with a population of approximately 20,000 and is located in the famous Skeena Valley in the Coast Mountain Range. Terrace is the geographic centre for the region's natural transportation corridors and acts as a regional centre for many services. Two major shopping malls, multiple restaurants and community recreational facilities are all found within the downtown core. Indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including skiing, swimming, skating, hiking, and organized sports. Many forms of cultural activities take place throughout the year and involve a Music Festival, a B.C. Day celebration called Riverboat Days, community band performances, little theatre and First Nations events.
Coast Mountain College builds successful futures through educational leadership in the economic, social, cultural and community development of the region. Coast Mountain College creates positive futures through quality learning experiences in an inclusive and respectful environment. At Coast Mountain College international students will enjoy:
Why Coast Mountain College
Small Class Sizes: All students receive individual attention from academic instructors and can openly engage in meaningful conversations with their peers in a small classroom environment.
Indigenous Resources: The Waap Galts'ap Community House features world-class art and carvings produced by instructors and graduates of the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art. The stunning longhouse is a historic first for a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Wellness Facilities: The Terrace campus offers a Fitness Centre and a Recreation Centre where students explore various sports and activities such as archery, mixed marshal arts, skiing/snowboarding, and more.
Quality Instruction: Coast Mountain College is a student-centered institution and students can use their transfer credits to apply to various university programs. International students can easily transfer from language training to other post-secondary programs as well.
Courses
FilterFees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Arts - General Studies | 2 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| Associate of Arts - Archaeological and Cultural Resource Management | 2 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| Associate of Arts - Criminology | 2 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| College Diploma - Criminology | 2 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| College Certificate - Community, Crime, and Social Justice | 1 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| College Certificate - Business Administration | 1 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| College Diploma - Business Administration - Human Resources | 2 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| Post-Degree Diploma - Business Administration | 2 Year | CAD 10,901 |
| College Diploma - Early Childhood Care and Education | 2 Year | CAD 11,875 |
| College Diploma - Social Service Worker | 2 Year | CAD 15,746 |
| Associate of Science - General Studies | 2 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| Associate of Science - Environmental Geoscience | 2 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| College Certificate - Applied Earth and Environmental Studies | 1 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| Associate of Arts - Sustainable Communities Specialization | 2 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| College Diploma - Business Administration - General Management | 2 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| College Diploma - Business Administration - Accounting | 2 Year | CAD 12,113 |
| College Foundation - Enhanced Welding | 1 Year | CAD 16,471 |
| College Certificate - Engineering | 1 Year | CAD 14,002 |
| College Certificate - Physical Sciences | 1 Year | CAD 12,354 |
| College Diploma - Applied Coastal Ecology | 2 Year | CAD 14,414 |
| Post-Degree Diploma - Applied Coastal Ecology | 1 Year | CAD 12,355 |
| College Diploma - West Coast Culinary | 2 Year | CAD 14,775 |
Admission Requirements
| Documents |
Passport [Front & Back Pages] Birth Certificate School Leaving Certificate 10th & 12th/Equivalent Educational Marksheets with transcripts. if any English Proficiency Test Result Passport Size Photograph |
|---|---|
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall Intake - September - Universities offers all the Courses to International students. Winter Intake - January - Many Courses for students who missed fall intake. Summer - April - Not all Universities offer courses in Spring Intake. |
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0) Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Listening: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5) Min Duolingo English Test Score: 95 |
| Diploma Course | Min TOEFL iBT: 68 Min IELTS overall: 5.5 (Min Reading: 5.0, Min Writing: 5.0, Min Listening: 5.0, Min Speaking: 5.0) Min Duolingo English Test Score: 75 Min PTE overall: 42 (Min Listening: 36, Min Reading: 36, Min Speaking: 36, Min Writing: 36) |
| Certificate Course | Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 20.0, Min Writing: 20.0, Min Listening: 20.0, Min Speaking: 20.0) Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Listening: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5) Min Duolingo English Test Score: 95 |
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Location
| University City | Terrace, British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Size of city | smallest |
| Population of City | 12,229 |
| Wikipedia Link | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coast_Mountain_College |
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