General broker/agent licences in British Columbia

College partners level 1 licensing

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 5 - November 23, 2024 (no class November 9)

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

Camosun College - Victoria

Location: Interurban Campus

Dates: January 14, 2025 – April 8, 2025

Course length: 13 Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Exam: virtually-proctored

Cost: $1250 plus textbooks and virtually-proctored exam fee

Contact Camosun

Get in touch with Camosun College if you have questions. Call: 250-370-3550

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.