INTErnational student services
Alberta Bible College is committed to the holistic support and development of its international students, each of whom has unique needs and contributions to make to our multicultural learning community. Services available to incoming international students include:
Spiritual Formation
● Regular chapel gatherings for worship and encouragement
● Access to spiritual care from ABC staff
● Assistance in getting engaged in a local community of worship
Physical Health
● Assistance in finding suitable local housing
● Coaching in applying for government-issued documents (e.g., provincial health
insurance coverage, Social Insurance Number)
● Information regarding local medical services
● Food support through ABC’s Community Kitchen
● On-campus gymnasium and fitness centre for student use
Intellectual Growth
● Academic advising from the Registrar and/or Academic Dean to chart a course of
study that meets the student’s personal goals
● Orientation to ABC’s academic life, values (specifically academic integrity), policies,
and rhythms
● Orientation to living in Canada as needed (e.g., newcomers support agencies, local
English as a Second Language resources, public transit system, driving in Canada,
food shopping, 9-1-1 emergency services, employment resources, registering
children in local schools, filing taxes, banking)
● Nurturing relationships with classroom instructors and peers in a learning
environment featuring small class sizes
● Ongoing research support offered through library staff
● Support on assignments from an Academic Coach
Emotional Health
● Introduction to ABC student life during new student orientation events
● Complimentary Community Lunches (College program)
● On-campus meals and social connection opportunities once per course (PACE
students)
● Ongoing student activities on and off campus
Alberta Bible College operates in compliance to Bill C-35, An Act to Amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. All questions regarding immigration matters must be directed to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and its representatives. Alberta Bible College does not consult nor function in the role of consultant in regard to immigration concerns. Please contact the Government of Canada directly at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html.
