Northern Lights College (NLC) is British Columbia’s Energy College, serving northern British Columbia in an area covering more than 324,000 square kilometres. NLC opened in 1975. NLC has campus locations in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, and Tumbler Ridge, along with access centres in Atlin, Dease Lake and Hudson’s Hope.NLC is a member of British Columbia Colleges (BC Colleges), a provincial group comprised of 11 colleges from throughout the Province of British Columbia. BC Colleges has a unique regional advantage and a long history of collaboration with industry, employers, communities and policy makers. This collaborative approach allows BC Colleges to graduate highly skilled workers who are equipped to support their families, build healthier communities and power the economy in all regions of British Columbia.NLC is the College of choice for Energy, Technology and Academic Learning. At NLC our mission is "Enriching lives, communities and industry in Northern BC and the world through accessible, applied, and academic learning". Our values include:Accountability – Establishing and achieving objectives that are cost effective and open to public review.Collaboration – Achieving desired results for students and stakeholders through our teamwork within Northern Lights College, and cooperation with other institutions and organizations.Excellence – Constantly striving to achieve and foster excellence in everything we do.Inclusion – Acknowledging and valuing individual perspectives and diversity.Innovation – Encouraging and supporting the development of creative initiatives that address opportunities for constructive change.Learner Centred – Providing programming, instruction and services that meet the development, employment, and health and safety needs of our students and staff.Respect – Treating each person fairly and equitably.Sustainability – Making decisions without compromising our ability to meet future needs. Why Northern Lights CollegeFor over 20 years, Northern Lights College has been welcoming international students from around the world to our area of Beautiful British Columbia. While attending Northern Lights College many students complete certificates or diplomas and then successfully transfer to universities across Canada to complete their degree. Students choose Northern Lights College because we offer:Small class sizes which means a lot of personal attention for every studentFirst and second year university level courses many of which transfer to universities in British Columbia and across CanadaLower tuition and affordable on-campus housing and homestays Modern, new campuses and residence buildings Free wireless and on campus computer usageA natural lifestyle (fishing, camping, hiking, outdoor sports, wildlife, Aurora Borealis)Friendly people on campus, in our safe city, and in the welcoming homestays Many volunteer opportunitiesA great environment with international students studying alongside Canadian students in a peaceful city with no crowds Local employment opportunities for students enrolled full-time in academic programs (ESL excluded)