International Student FAQ
Below are some questions we hear most frequently. If your question is not answered below please contact us at [email protected] or give us a call at 403.282.2994. If you’re outside southern Alberta you can reach us on our toll free number 1.877.542.9492.
Yes! ABC is a recognized Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and eligible to receive international students.
After submitting your application package, and paying the application fee, our staff will review your application.
Once you are formally accepted into the program of your choice and you may begin the process of applying for a study permit with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This may take several months to be approved.
Alberta Bible College cannot guarantee you will be allowed to study in Canada as this is a Government of Canada decision. Please see the link below for more information on study permits.
You will need to fill out an online application, submit a personal journey essay, and provide two references. We will also need official transcripts for previous high school or post-secondary study.
Please note, according to our admission requirements, all students must also submit proof of English Proficiency equal to or exceeding a score of one of the following:
- 60% in Alberta English 30-1 or equivalent
- Duolingo English Test – 120 overall with no component less than 90
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – 70 with no band less than 60
- Canadian Language Benchmark: Listening, Level 8; Reading, Level 8; Writing, Level 8
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic – 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – 60 in all skills
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT – 90 with no section less than 21
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper-based – 560
- WAEC (West African Examinations Council) English Score – C5
International Students are eligible for our Church Match Scholarship. Alberta Bible College will partner with your church and contribute a maximum matching amount of up to $1,800. This applies to tuition only (not fees or books), must be spread over two semesters, and cannot exceed 75% of the total tuition costs per semester. You must also maintain your GPA at 2.0 or higher or any matching funds must be repaid to ABC.
- Calgary is an expensive city to reside in. Students should budget for living costs – food, rent, utilities, transportation medical/dental, clothing, etc. – for the length of the entire estimated study period to complete the degree program.
- Please be advised that the average monthly living expenses vary. However, students may be able to live more economically by sharing accommodations with other students or community members.
- Staff at the college can assist international students in locating community residential options but Alberta Bible College does not have dorms or on-campus housing and the responsibility for choosing accommodations rests with the student.
You can apply to our PACE@Home program and study online from anywhere in the world. Keep in mind, PACE@Home degree programs are not eligible for a Study Permit or Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Only ABC Bachelor degrees are Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligible according to IRCC and to be eligible for the full 3-year PGWP, students have to complete 50% or more of their program in-person. ABC certificate or diploma programs are NOT eligible.