Application Dates
International Student applications must be received by
- March 15th for a September (fall) start date;
- August 15th for a January (winter) start date.
International Student Application Requirements
To be considered for acceptance as an International Student at Nipawin Bible College you must meet the following six criteria:
- Profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, with evident fruit accompanying this profession. You must display consistency in Christian living and a commitment to spiritual growth.
- Complete an English test and achieve test scores which reveal a college-level competency with North American English (unless you have citizenship in the US, UK, New Zealand or Australia).
- NBC recognizes there are differences around the world in how English is spoken. Since NBC’s purpose is primarily biblical training and discipleship, learning English is, at best, a secondary purpose. Note: See a list of approved exams and minimum score requirements under the Language Proficiency Requirements heading.
- Be able to provide the full cost of tuition for one year (click here) before we will issue you an acceptance letter. We will then issue you an invoice showing that your tuition has been paid in full for one year, which you can submit with your study permit application. (Note: Tuition does not include room rental or food services, which is an additional $6300.00 CAD/year. This is why the Canadian government requires proof of funds to cover the cost of living. See below. NBC will require room rental and food services paid for the year prior to your arrival in the country.)
- For the full cost of tuition and room and board at Nipawin Bible College you may click here. To view our scholarships and bursaries click here. Please note the current proof of funds required for a study permit from the Canadian government:
- “…a single applicant will need to show they have CAN$20,635, in addition to their first year of tuition and travel costs. This change applies to new study permit applications received, on or after January 1, 2024.” (see: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/assessing-application.html)
- Please find additional information under the Study Permit Process heading below. Please also note our full refund policy in the application process outlined below.
- For the full cost of tuition and room and board at Nipawin Bible College you may click here. To view our scholarships and bursaries click here. Please note the current proof of funds required for a study permit from the Canadian government:
- Have a valid passport to be able to travel to Canada. If it is expired or will expire during or before your return from Canada, renew it.
- Have provided proof of health insurance coverage and see if you will qualify for basic coverage in the province of Saskatchewan (see NBC International Student Handbook).
- Have completed the entire application process, including sending your application (with a personal profile and picture) and sending the $200 CAD application fee (this fee is non-refundable). This also includes the College having received your three references (these can be completed online, or emailed to the College).
- How to pay as an International Student:
- Bank transfer (call or email to request the Bank Transfer Information document)
- PayPal
- How to pay as an International Student:
- Have graduated from high school (some exceptions may be made for mature individuals, age 25+, who are purposeful toward their training at NBC). We will require a transcript from your high school, and (if applicable) from your most recent university/post-secondary educational institution. Note: Any provided transcripts/credentials must be translated into English if they are in a different language.
Please keep in mind that you will not receive acceptance to Nipawin Bible College until all the above application process steps are completed.
Once you have completed the application process, and NBC has made the decision to accept you, then NBC will issue a formal Acceptance Letter, which you will need for your study permit application to the IRCC (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/apply.html).
In addition to your formal Letter of Acceptance from the College, you will need to submit a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) with your study permit application. The PAL approves that you have been counted within the provincial limit of international student applications. The college will apply for this on your behalf after we have issued your Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Please contact the College should you have questions.
*Note: If an International Student is not granted a study permit from the Canadian government, Nipawin Bible College will fully refund the full cost of tuition and housing fees paid. This does not include the $200 application fee which is non-refundable.
Refund Policy
If a student leaves NBC part way through a semester, they will be refunded the unused portion of the room rental and food services charges for the months following the one they are in. For example, if a student leaves on November 10th, they will be refunded December’s fees.
Tuition will be refunded based on the calendar days since the start of the semester, counted as follows:
- Before the end of the first week of classes - 90%
- Before the end of the second week of classes – 70%
- No tuition will be refunded after the second week of classes
This is published on our website at https://nipawin.org/admissions/finances/
Application Process and Acceptance
- Read carefully through the Criteria list above to help ensure you have the best chance of being accepted as a student before beginning the following process.
- Complete your English Language Proficiency Requirement if necessary (as explained in the Criteria). If you don’t pass the exam, there’s no reason to continue with the application process.
- Think through your financial situation. If it will not be possible for you to pay for the full tuition and housing for the first semester at this point (as explained in the Criteria), there’s no reason to continue with the application process. For the cost of tuition and room and board at Nipawin Bible College you may click here. To view our scholarships click here
- Make sure you have a Passport to be able to travel to Canada. If it is expired or will expire before you return from Canada renew it.
- Fill out the application form on-line, or print it and mail or fax it to NBC. Be sure to include the following with your application:
- $200 non-refundable application fee
- if sent through mail please send a certified cheque or money order (no cash)
- with online application you can pay using PayPal
- you may send an email money transfer to finances@nipawin.org
- you may phone NBC at 1-306-862-5095 and pay with Credit Card
- Recent photo of yourself (head and shoulders picture)
- Your “personal profile” as explained on the last page of the application form
- $200 non-refundable application fee
- Ask three individuals to complete reference forms for you. These can be done three ways:
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- they can fill out references online
- you can print them and they can scan and email them to NBC
- you can print them and they can mail them to NBC
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- Have your previous school(s) send NBC your transcript (as explained in the Criteria)
- After completing the above 6 steps, contact us to discuss if your application looks favourable enough to pay the tuition and housing fee for the 1st semester ($7250CAD).
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- Please keep in mind that you will not receive acceptance to Nipawin Bible College until all the Application Process steps above are completed.
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- Once an International Student has gone through all the steps above and if we have made the decision to accept you, then NBC is able to issue a formal Acceptance Letter.
- Additionally, we will issue you an invoice showing your account (Tuition and Housing) has been paid in full for the 1st semester. You will use these documents in your study permit application process with the Canadian government.
*Note: If an International Student is not granted a study permit from the Canadian government,
Nipawin Bible College will fully refund the full cost of tuition and housing fee paid.
This does not include the $200 application fee which is non-refundable.
Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) 79
Duolingo 120-125
PTE-A (overall) 60
Study Permit process with Canadian Government
Details about a study permit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit.html
Proof of Acceptance, Identity, and Financial Support: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents.html#doc3
Please note, that in addition to having paid your tuition and housing fee at NBC, the Canadian government will have additional requirements for finances.
Revocation Process
In the event that NBC is no longer designated for the International Student Protocol (ISP) there is a formal process that must take place. This is outlined in Appendix A of the International Student handbook.
International Student Handbook
Our International Student Handbook is available through the button below.
Payment for International Student Application
Choose a method to pay $200 Application Fee
For PayPal payment click here
For email transfer send to finances@nipawin.org
To pay with Credit Card phone Nipawin Bible College 1-306-862-5095
To mail certified cheque or money transfer use same address as for printed reference forms below.
Reference Forms
Each applicant to Nipawin Bible College needs three references:
- your pastor/youth pastor
- a Christian friend
- a teacher or employer.
NOTE: Family members and/or significant others will NOT be accepted as references.
Printed reference forms may be scanned and emailed to admissions@nipawin.org
OR
Mailed to:
Nipawin Bible College, Admissions
Box 1986
Nipawin, SK
S0E 1E0
Please keep in mind that the application cannot be processed until reference forms are received.