This is the ideal route for you if you are new to the industry, want to interact with a knowledgeable instructor and prefer to study in a classroom setting.
Partners in learning
The following colleges offer the level 1 licensing course in conjunction with the Insurance Institute of BC.
Fees vary by college, and students must register directly with the college of their choice. Please visit individual websites for exact dates, times, and fees, as the information listed is intended only as a guide.
Textbook edition
All college partner courses utilize the 2020 GIE C81 and C82 textbook edition and a BC auto supplement.
Douglas College - New Westminster
Location: Live online
Douglas college conducts their licensing course as a live virtual course. For more information, please contact the college directly.
Dates: October 14 - November 25, 2023 (no class November 11)
Course length: 6 Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Exam: virtually-proctored or in-person*
Cost: $653 plus textbooks and virtually proctored exam fee
Contact Douglas
Get in touch with Douglas college directly if you have any questions. Call: 604-527-5472
Langara College - Vancouver
Location: Pre-recorded online classes
Langara college conducts their licensing course asynchronously, online via Brightspace. Students will have access to the entire course on the start date, but learners are not required to log in during any specific date or time during the course. The instructor will be available on the platform and via email to support students. For further information, please contact the college directly.
Cost: $669 plus textbooks and virtually proctored exam fee
Contact Langara
Get in touch with Langara College if you have questions. Call: 604-323-5981
Camosun College - Victoria
Location: Interurban Campus
Dates: currently not offered
Course length: 13 weeks
Exam: virtually-proctored or in-person*
Contact Camosun
Get in touch with Camosun College if you have questions. Call: 250-370-3550
Vancouver Island University - Nanaimo
Location: Nanaimo and Duncan Campus (in-person and video hybrid)
Dates: currently not offered
Course length: 12 weeks
Exam: virtually-proctored or in-person*
Contact Vancouver
Get in touch with Vancouver Island University if you have questions. Call: 250-740-6400.
Licensing exams
The licensing exam is two (2) hours in duration, consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, and a minimum of 70% is required to pass.
Exam result notifications are delivered via email approximately 24 to 48 hours after a virtually-proctored exam. Completion letters are sent after we receive the exam breach of conduct report verifying there were no breach or exam violation incidents.
*Exams for licensing courses are either virtually-proctored or in-person in Vancouver. The exam proctor fee is $52.50 for both formats, and is payable at time of exam registration. For more information on licensing exams, please visit the licensing exam page.
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