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.

There are numerous scholarships available for both incoming students as well as returning students. Entrance scholarships include:

  • Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship
  • Athletic Scholarship
  • Benoit Scholarship
  • Camp Scholarship
  • Excellence in Leadership Award
  • Faculty Entrance Scholarship
  • Gateway Scholarship
  • Local Church Scholarship
  • Service Entrance Scholarship

Awards and Scholarships range from $250 to half tuition scholarships and are given out annually.

To view details of available scholarships, click here.

ABC does not have on-campus housing. Students typically live in community with each other and the greater community of Calgary. We are located in a residential area and most of our students live with roommates or family nearby. Housing is currently in very high demand in Calgary so be sure to factor that into your study budget.

Click here to request your Alberta Bible College transcript.

Alberta Bible College began in July 1932 and recently celebrated its 90th birthday! Check out our History page for more information.

Yes! ABC is accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). ABHE is an officially recognized ‘faith-based’ accrediting agency by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and is part of a global network of regional higher educational agencies through the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education. ABHE is also officially recognized as an accrediting agency by the Government of Alberta and the U.S. Department of Education.

 

ABC’s Certificates can be completed in one Academic Year (September-August). Diplomas typically take 2 years to complete and Bachelor’s Degrees take 4 years. These estimates are based on full-time study.

A Bachelor’s Degree with a specialization in Counselling is a great first step in the journey towards becoming an equipped counsellor. If your goal is to have a private practice, you must have a master’s degree in counselling psychology which requires a bachelor’s degree to begin. However, many community-based human services jobs simply require counselling education and some experience like those provided by ABC’s counselling programs. For more information, please contact the Enrollment Office at [email protected] or 403.282.2994.

Class sizes vary but range from 3 to 30 students allowing you to really connect with your professors and peers. 

Alberta Bible College is a nondenominational Christian higher education institution with historic ties to the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. This heritage means we are strongly committed to the Bible, have a passion to connect people with Jesus Christ, and have compassion for those in need. Our students come from diverse Christian traditions including Anglican, Pentecostal, Baptist, Alliance, Mennonite, Lutheran and many others.

Click here to view the current tuition.

For a full listing of Programs click here.

In addition to further studies, opportunities include:

  1. Non-profit work (support staff, human services, social services, administration, etc.)
  2. Parachurch or missional organizations (bible translator, administration, people helping, chaplaincy, etc.)
  3. Church ministry (pastoral care, preaching, administration, support staff, youth ministry, family ministry, etc.)
  4. Education (teaching, curriculum development, administration, support staff, etc.)
  5. And more! ABC grads have gone on to start businesses, work in the health sector, and become industry leaders. The academic, professional, and interpersonal skills developed at ABC are applicable to many fields.

Yes. Both domestic and international students must submit proof of English Proficiency equal to or exceeding a score of one of the following:

  •  60% in Alberta English 30-1 or equivalent

OR

  • Duolingo Test – 120 overall, 90 in each component
  • 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) – C5 or higher in English
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