Admission Requirements

Citizens or permanent residents of a country other than 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. Please note that 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 for either seminary or Distance Learning with payment of a C$50 ($75 for the counselling program) non-refundable application fee. Send paper applications by mail to Admissions office, 510 College Dr., Caronport, SK, S0H 0S0 or fax them to (306)-756-3366.

Please note that prospective students submit their application at least six months prior to commencement of studies. The application package needs to 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 to U.S. students)

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

Please note that these amounts will be held on deposit at the school until needed for their intended purpose. Payment of these amounts should be made in Canadian funds and are only payable by wire transfer, certified cheque, MasterCard, or Visa.

Academic Requirements

Students must submit an official copy of transcripts from all previously attended high schools, language schools, colleges and/or universities. If transcripts are in a language other than English, certified English translations must also be provided.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants whose first language is not English must show that they are proficient in the English language. A paper-based TOEFL score of no less than 550 for the college and 550 for the seminary must be submitted. MELAB, IELTS. Other approved ESL program scores will also be considered.

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. Please note that Briercrest College and Seminary does not currently have a centre for English language instruction.