Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
No
Length
8 months
Take your first steps in your own community
Start in September
Acquire the academic skills, knowledge and credentials to move towards higher education and/or a career in the field of human services. This certificate program prepares you to earn the泭admission requirements you'll泭need to pursue college or university-level studies.

Upgrade your education
Taught at the泭泭near Brentwood Bay, you get the best of both community and college worlds.
Designed for Indigenous* students, Indigenous College Prep (ICP) program泭supports and prepares you泭to get the admission requirements you need to enter other college programs and pursue university-level studies.
Located in Victoria, BC, traditional territory of the Coast and Straits Salish peoples,泭Camosun welcomes 1,100 Indigenous students each year.
Support from community
ICP is delivered primarily in community at the泭,泭part of the W戔SNE School Board泭located on the Tsartlip First Nation near Brentwood Bay.泭One course is held at Lansdowne campus in the winter semester offering an opportunity to experience college life on campus.
Students will receive help and guidance from learning skills and career readiness specialists, Indigenous advisors and Elders.泭泭
What youll learn
In addition to increasing academic skills, youll have opportunities to泭explore your strengths and gifts泭as you develop personal, career and educational goals.泭
You'll be encouraged to build on your self-awareness and pride as an Indigenous person as you discuss issues, challenges and opportunities impacting First Nations communities. While examining Indigenous history and culture, youll泭receive guidance through circle and Elders teaching.
Are you of Indigenous ancestry?
*51勛圖app views any student who is a descendant of the Indigenous peoples of North America to be an Indigenous student. This includes status and non-status Indians, M矇tis, Inuit and Native Americans who reside in Canada.
喊棗喝泭may be eligible for UCEP funding泭(University College Entrance Preparation) if you're a First Nations Band member.
Thinking of entering this program?
If you have the opportunity to be funded by a band, and you need to upgrade to meet the program prerequisites, do so now and then apply to your band in January or February so that sponsorship is in place for beginning these programs in September.泭To learn more, drop by or book an appointment to see one of the泭Indigenous Advisors.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in泭.

This eight-month program is designed for students to upgrade their English and Math while concurrently preparing for College and University level coursework.泭 While upgrading their academic and learning skills, students will explore issues of Indigenous identity, wellness and community, and will be supported to develop personal, academic, and career goals.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
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Without泭Indigenous College Prep, I would probably have dropped out by now. But Camosun has given life back to me. Ive got my spark back. Im excited again and I cant wait to get out of bed each day.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Indigenous College Prep, Certificate
$452 (domestic)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:泭Student Fees.
Financial assistance
There are many financial resources to tap into while you are at college to help with your education and living costs. Apply for泭scholarships & awards that are specifically given to program students, as well as awards specific to Ey Sqlewen - Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections
Admission requirements
One of:
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
Ready to get started?
Missing admission requirements?
You may be able to take an assessment or upgrade with us.
Need help applying?
Find out more on How to Apply or speak to an Admissions Advisor.
Contact us
If you have questions about this program please contact泭indigenous@camosun.ca,泭250-370-3299
Faculty/staff profile

Sandee Mitchell, Anishinaabe (Kebaowek and Nbisiing First Nation)
Program Leader IFS & ICP and Elders Voices and Events Coordinator
mitchell@camosun.ca
250-370-3124
Ewing Building
Faculty/staff profile

Faculty/staff profile

Faculty/staff profile


Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.泭
Contact information
Indigenous Education & Community Connections
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