Dual Credit Courses Expand for Grade 12 Students

Students entering Grade 12 next year can earn college credits while still in high school through an expanded dual credit program offered by SD72.

The district’s Careers Department is introducing a wider range of academic dual credit courses in partnership with North Island College. The program allows students to begin their post-secondary studies early, at no cost for tuition, while gaining experience in a college learning environment.

Courses are available in areas such as social work, medical administration, business, digital culture, criminology, English, psychology and sociology. Most courses will be delivered through North Island College’s Comox campus, with flexible options for students who live outside the area. Delivery may be in person, online or a mix of both.

Students can take up to two courses per semester, with the winter session starting February 1, 2027. Most courses require English 12 with a minimum grade of C+. Biology 160 also requires Chemistry 11 and Biology 12, each with a minimum grade of C+.

Interested students are asked to connect with their school counsellor to plan their timetable and confirm the program fits their graduation and career pathway. Students must complete both an SD72 Dual Credit Application and a North Island College application. Applications are also available through school career centres.

Spaces are limited, and completed applications must be submitted to the school career centre for review and forwarding to North Island College.

Courses are funded by the district, and students are expected to attend regularly and complete their coursework.

Courses available include:

Social Work 120 - Foundations of Social Service Practice
Social Work 122 - Social Welfare in Canada
Office Administration - Medical Terminology (Micro-Credential)
Biology 160 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Business 105 - Principles of Business
Business 162 - Principles of Marketing
Digital Culture 101
Criminology 131 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
English 115 - Essay Writing and Critical Analysis
Psychology 130 - Introductory to Psychology I
Sociology 110 - Introduction to Sociology I

Families and students with questions can contact their school career coordinator for more information.

Carihi - Mr. Donnie Fitzpatrick
Timberline - Ms. Lindsey Fennell