
INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PROCESS
For International Student applicants applying from outside Canada or the USA

Admissions Standards
SBC’s mission is to empower servant leaders to follow Jesus, serve the Church, and engage the world.
Applicants should be graduates from an accredited high school or have equivalent standing. International students should submit official transcripts of all previous education. A limited number of mature students who have not completed high school may be accepted. The college reserves the right to stipulate what preliminary entrance tests are required.
Application Deadline
Early application is recommended to allow time to apply for a Study Permit and to make travel arrangements.
Application Procedure
SBC Application
- English Language scores (if applicable)
- $100 (CDN) International Student Application Fee (non-refundable) – Pay Here.
- 2 references
- 1 headshot photo
- Official transcripts
- Medical information
- Housing (or dorm) application form
At this point, SBC will process the application and contact the student regarding acceptance.
NOTE – It is not necessary for the student to engage the services of a recruiter in order to apply for admission to a program.
Next Steps
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- Tuition Deposit – Please send a $2,000 tuition deposit within 8 weeks to accept your letter of invitation (acceptance letter). This deposit is 100% refundable if you are unable to obtain a Study Permit. If you do obtain a Study Permit and choose not to study at SBC, your tuition deposit is forfeited.”
- Study Permit – Apply to Canadian Immigration and Citizenship for a Study Permit.
- Notify SBC – After you have received your Study Permit, please notify us and we will send you further information about registering for classes and tuition payment deadlines.
- Register – Register for classes for your specific program. We will email you the registration form.
- Medical Insurance – After you register for classes, we will purchase International student medical insurance for you through Guard.Me. You will need to choose the insurance coverage start and end dates in the registration form we will send you. The cost of this coverage is approximately $1.65 per day per person (so a stay of 365 days would cost $602.25) per person.
Tuition Refund Policy
After classes begin each semester:
- Students have two weeks to withdraw from a class for a full 100% tuition refund.
- Students have four weeks to withdraw from a class for a partial 60% tuition refund.
English Language
We require all applicants whose first language is not English to adequately demonstrate English competency as a part of the application process.
Students may demonstrate competency by submitting scores from Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic or TOEFL. Another option is to attend Heartland International English School before starting at SBC.
Heartland Pathways Agreement
SBC will accept graduates of Heartland International English School as follows: Graduates of the Advanced 3 Program with a minimum overall score of 80% will be deemed to have satisfied the English Language Proficiency requirements for entry to all designated programs that require an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or equivalent. With this acceptance, a graduate of Advanced 3 will not be required to produce for SBC, any additional English language proficiency test scores.
Heartland offers English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to suit English learner needs from beginner to advanced levels. All courses have optimized classes for maximum student participation. Their programs start EVERY MONDAY.
Ask your SBC Admissions Counselor for more information.
Duolingo English Test
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- E-Download Account Name: Steinbach Bible College
- Address: 50 PTH 12N, Steinbach, MB, Canada, R5G 1T4
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Internet based: 79-80
- Computer-based: 213
- Paper-based: 550
International Student Pricing
2023-2024 Tuition
Per Sem. | Per Year | |
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Tuition* | $5,136.00 | $10,272.00 |
Service Learning | $160.50 | $321.00 |
Books | $400.00 | $800.00 |
Insurance with Guard.Me | $301.13 | $602.25 |
TOTAL: | $5,997.63 | $11,995.25 |
*$321 per credit hour. The Per Semester price is based on 16 credit hours. The Per Year price based on 32 credit hours.
Residence Room & Board
Per Sem. | Per Year | |
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*TOTAL: | $3,720 | $7,440 |
*Based on double occupancy prices. Single occupancy prices available upon request.
Pricing is for 4 months (semester) or 8 months (year)
If you aren’t planning to stay in Dorm, we also offer Campus Housing.
Rent prices range from $575 to $1,000 monthly.
User Fees | |
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Printer Fees | $10 |
Administration Fee (eg. exam change, course extension, etc.) | $80 |
Grad Fee | $160 |
Books (approximate per semester) | $400 |
Parking | $80-$200 |
Athletics as determined by involvement | $250 |
Fitness Room | $115/year |
Lab & Retreat Fees as determined by course enrollment | $80-$170 |
Student Success Center | $160.50/semester |
Transcript Fee | $10 |
Campus Housing | ||
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1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Bungalow Suites | ||
1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments | ||
(Includes Utilities and Internet Lite WiFi) |
Refundable Deposits | ||
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Dorm Room Damage Deposit | $300 |
Please note, all fees and financial aid are subject to change.
Study in Steinbach
The City of Steinbach isn’t just a great place to study – it’s also a great place to live and work!
So many great reasons to call Steinbach home:- Aquatic Center
- Abundance of Parks & Recreation
- Mennonite Heritage Museum
- Incredibly Clean & Green
- City Fairs
- Community Services
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