Future Students

How to Enrol

Accepted (full- or part-time) applicants must

  • have earned a high school diploma with a minimum average of 60 per cent in five academic grade 12 courses including at least one academic English course
  • be a professing Christian
  • commit to live by the community standards set out by Briercrest College and Seminary
  • submit recommendations endorsing their Christian character (see Form C in the application portfolio)

If a student has not attained the required academic standing to meet admission requirements, Briercrest College and Seminary may still accept the student conditionally. Students accepted conditionally must do the following:

  • take a maximum of four courses in the first semester.
  • attend peer tutoring sessions (one hour every week).
  • pay the conditional acceptance fee of $250.00 per semester (this fee will be used to administrate and pay tutors).
  • sign the conditional acceptance contract.
  • take Academic Writing (ENG099) in their first semester at Briercrest College and Seminary if they do not successfully complete the English Proficiency Exam.

Please note that other conditions may necessitate a conditional acceptance.

For transfer students:

Transfer students who have an overall G.P.A. lower than 2.0 on their most recent transcript will only be accepted conditionally and will be subject to the conditions above.

For students from Quebec:
CEGEP must complete a minimum of 12 courses (excluding Physical Education) to be eligible for admission.

For mature students:

A limited number of mature students (age 22 or older) may be admitted with less than the stated educational requirements. The number of these students shall not exceed five per cent of the incoming class.

For home-schooled students:

Students who complete their secondary education through home-schooling or any other means that is not recognized by their home province must complete the regular application for admission and an additional home-based learner application available from the Admissions office.

For students whose first language is not English:

All applicants whose first language is not English must show that they are proficient in the English language. Therefore, a paper-based TOEFL score of no less than 550 must be submitted. We will also consider MELAB, IELTS, and other approved ESL program scores.

NOTE: The TOEFL test is recommended for students at the grade 11 level or above; the test content is considered too difficult for younger students.

Proof of English proficiency may not be required for applicants who have attended secondary or post-secondary institutions where the language of instruction and examination is English. Please contact our Admissions office for further information.

All applicants to Briercrest College and Seminary must demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language through high school credentials, post-secondary credentials, or an acceptable score in an approved test or international examination such as TOEFL. Briercrest College and Seminary reserves the right to refuse admission even when the applicant has met the stated entrance requirements.

For international students:

Those who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of Canada must apply for and obtain a study permit if they wish to study in Canada for a period of more than six months. The following criteria are applicable for prospective students who fit this category and are requesting admission to Briercrest College and Seminary. NOTE: A letter of acceptance for the purpose of obtaining a study permit cannot be released until this information is provided.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit an application (online or otherwise) to the college with payment of a $50 non-refundable application fee (payment must be made in Canadian funds). Online college applications are located here.

To apply to take courses through distance learning, click here.

Applications should otherwise be sent by mail to the Admissions office, Briercrest College and Seminary, 510 College Dr., Caronport, SK, S0H 0S0 or by fax to 1-800-667-2329.

NOTE: We recommend that prospective international students submit their applications at least six months prior to commencing studies. The application package must be completed (including transcripts, financial guarantees, etc.) at least 60 days before the planned date of arrival to allow time for the student to receive visa application papers.

Financial Requirements (not applicable for U.S. students)

International students requiring a study permit to attend Briercrest College and Seminary will be considered for admission only if they can meet the requirements of a financial guarantee for themselves and all dependents that will be accompanying them to Canada. This will be done by

  • depositing sufficient funds to cover tuition, living expenses, and other school fees for the student and family for the first year of studies to Briercrest College and Seminary
  • depositing $2,500 per person to cover return air transportation to the student’s country of origin to Briercrest College and Seminary

NOTE: These amounts will be held on deposit at the college until they are needed for their intended purpose. Payment should be made in Canadian funds and is payable only by wire transfer, certified cheque, MasterCard, or VISA.

Academic Requirements

Students must submit official copies of transcripts from all previously attended high schools, language schools, colleges, and/or universities. (NOTE: Where transcripts are in an original language other than French or English, certified English translations of the transcripts must also be provided.)