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College Program

Grow academically and spiritually beside others pursuing similar callings and experience a diverse, Christian community in ABC’s semester-based, College program. Small, in-person classes allow you to connect with instructors with real-world ministry experience and fellow learners who are discerning what God’s next is in their lives.

ABC College program

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements are applicable for both College and PACE program applicants.
Please contact the Enrollment team for any inquiry at [email protected].

General Requirements

Our application process for any applicant includes the following requirements:

Application form. This form provides basic information about the applicant and their
desired program, as well as other required information for the process, and can be found
and submitted online at https://www.abccampus.ca/apply-now/.
Application fee. $50 CAD for domestic applicants. $100 CAD for international applicants.
This fee is a non-refundable cost.
Professional Reference. A person who knows the applicant, who is not a relative, and who is
over the age of 25, would be sent an email from our Enrollment Team with information on
how to submit a reference form. They may be a work supervisor, teacher, guidance
counsellor, or family friend who has known the applicant for at least two years.
Pastoral Reference. A person who knows the applicant, who is not a relative, and who is
over the age of 25, would be sent an email from our Enrollment Team with information on
how to submit a reference form. They may be a youth leader, teacher, church elder, or
pastor who has known the applicant for at least two years in a church leadership or
mentoring manner.
Personal Journey Essay. An essay at least 500 words in length written by the applicant that
describes their faith journey, why they are applying to study at Alberta Bible College, and
what they want to do once their program is completed.
Official Transcript. Official transcripts from previous secondary and post-secondary schools
to ABC. If the applicant has previous post-secondary studies from outside Canada that they
would like considered for transfer credit, the applicant will need to include an International
Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) (https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx) or
World Education Services (WES) (https://www.wes.org/ca/) full assessment. Home School applicants must provide official documentation substantiating that they have completed high school. For further information contact the Registrar
([email protected]).
Proof of English Proficiency. If the assessment of the transcript includes English courses
with sufficient grades, then the applicant may not be required to supply further
documentation. Otherwise they will need to provide one of the following:

> Duolingo English Test – 120 overall with no component less than 90
https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home
> Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – 70 with no band less
than 60
> Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB): Level 8 in each of Reading, Writing, Listening,
and Speaking
> Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening, Level 8;
Reading, Level 8; Writing, Level 8; Speaking, 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

ABC College Program

Non-Academic Entrance Requirements

Agreement with ABC’s Statement of Faith
Agreement with ABC’s Community Rule of Life o See https://www.abccampus.ca/students/student-life/spiritual-life/.
Successful completion of an admissions interview with ABC staff

Technology Requirements

Because of the highly technical nature of higher education, ABC recommends that applicants:

Have access to a laptop computer.
Are able to use word processing and presentation software.
Have access to high-speed internet service

Course Transfer from Another Institution

Alberta Bible College seeks to maximize the amount of transfer credit given for students provided the credit accepted for transfer meets the objectives of the chosen program.

Individuals who seek transfer credit must request that official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions be sent directly to the Registrar. When transfer of credits is requested during the application process, the Registrar and/or Academic Dean will perform a transfer credit audit as part of the application review. The results of the transfer credit audit will be reported in ABC’s acceptance letter, so the applying student can take their transfer credit status into account when they are deciding whether or not to confirm their attendance at ABC. Please see the Academic Policies section for details.

Individuals not possessing a high school diploma or its equivalent may apply for studies at ABC provided they:

Are at least twenty-one years of age.
Are intent on learning more of God and the Christian Scriptures.
Have made a profession of faith in Christ and desire to learn about service to Christ and people; or, who recognize that ABC is a Christian institution, and agree that if admitted, they will comply with/be guided by ABC’s Statement of Faith as well as
ABC’s Community Rule of Life. See https://www.abccampus.ca/students/studentlife/spiritual-life/.

For students admitted under these provisions, their first semester is considered a probationary period. Continuation at ABC is contingent upon attaining a 2.0 G.P.A. in the initial semester. Canadian students under age twenty-one are expected to attain their high school diploma or equivalent prior to receiving a degree or diploma from ABC.

Conditional Acceptance

Prospective students who do not meet all requirements may have their applications individually considered by the Academic Services Team for a conditional acceptance. Applicants granted conditional acceptance will be encouraged to create an action plan in order to fulfill the necessary requirements, including maintaining a 2.0 G.P.A. (a grade of C or higher) for the first semester (College) or two courses (PACE). Failure to maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. may require the student to work with an Academic Coach in order to continue their studies at ABC. For more information, contact the Registrar ([email protected]).

Application Deadlines

For the Fall semester: August 1 (May 1 for International Students).
For the Winter semester: November 15 (September 1 for International Students).

Applicants should expect that the admissions evaluation process can take up to six to eight weeks, especially if they have transfer credits to be evaluated. Submitting applications that are complete in every respect will speed up the admissions evaluation process. Applicants who confirm their enrollment at least two weeks before the application deadline are eligible for early admission scholarships.

Unclassified Students

Before declaring a specific College or PACE program, students may take up to a maximum of five courses as a way of sampling a specific course and/or meeting a specific training or interest. For more information, contact [email protected].