Application Instructions for International Students

Application Deadline

It is recommended that your application to SBC be complete by March 1st for the following September. The entire process could take 6 months to a year to complete, so early application is advised.

Admissions Standards

Applicants should demonstrate a desire to obtain thir training in order to return to their home community for ministry. 

See remaining Admission Standards.

Application Procedure

1. Complete Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - allow a minimum of three months for this process. 
2. Solicit financial, moral, and spiritual support from home church and/or family. Full tuition is to be paid prior to acceptance. Note: additional money must be raised for living expenses.
3. Make application to SBC. Include TOEFL scores, $100 application fee (CDN), 2 references, 2 photos, official transcripts, medical information, and housing application form.
4. Make payment for full tuition, room & board, and other fees. These monies will be refunded if student cannot come. See amounts below.
5. At this point, SBC will process the application and contact the student regarding acceptance.
6. Upon official acceptance to SBC, apply to Canadian Employment and Immigration for a Study Permit. They recommend allowing at least 6 months to plan and prepare for your move.
7. The school year runs from September to April (no classes in summer). Prepare to arrive in early September.

Financial Details

The following amounts must be paid prior to acceptance from SBC. All amounts are in Canadian funds. For information on how to make payment, contact the SBC Finance Office.

Note: We do not have any international scholarships available.

2010-2011 Fee Schedule