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We are pleased to accept applications from learners all over the world. As an Admissions team we are proud to offer you personal service throughout the Admissions process.
Prairie has a variety of 1, 2 and 4 year programs to choose from. If you are unsure what program you would like to apply to, take time to browse our program list.
If you are interested in a Post Grad Work Permit, please refer to the Government of Canada website for details on which of our programs qualify. Please note the changes that the Government of Canada is making regarding Post Grad Work Permits starting November 1, 2024.
Please note that full time studies is a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
Please submit the following items to be considered for acceptance to Prairie College.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
The following tests are accepted as proof of English Proficiency:
If an International Student has done previous education in English they can fulfill ELP requirement with one of the following:
Once all items in step two are submitted, your application will be reviewed for acceptance. You will likely receive your admissions decision within 1-2 weeks of your application being complete.
Once you have been accepted and paid your $3,000CAD tuition deposit, we will send you all required admissions documents to apply for your study permit. The government of Canada now requires a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to be submitted with your study permit application. You will receive your PAL once you have submitted your tuition deposit.
After you have received your study permit, you can prepare to move to Prairie College. The Admissions team will arrange an airport shuttle from the Calgary (YYC) airport on the days leading up to Orientation.
After arriving in Canada, you may want to work while you are a student. Please view the Government of Canada website for more information about this.
Our student fees are available online HERE. To apply for Scholarships and Bursaries please visit our fees and financial aid website.
Please note the required payments after you have been accepted:
Application Deadlines:
Orientation
All new students should plan to attend New Student Orientation. Orientation is typically the last week of August for the Fall semester and first week of January for the winter semester. Your admissions counsellor will inform you of the exact date for your entry term.
International
Admissions Procedures
Our admissions team can provide basic support and direct you to consulting services if you have detailed questions about the immigration process.
Box 4000
Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0
Canada
Phone: 403.443.5511
TollFree: 1.800.661.2425
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Please read through our Admissions International Student Handbook HERE
Application Timeline
If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States or Canada, you should begin the application process several months before the semester you plan to enroll in. We suggest the following dates for application: before June 1 for the Fall Semester and before October 1 for the Winter Semester.
Application Fees
All international students must submit an application fee of $100 before an application will be reviewed.
Student Services & Fees
All student services are available to international students on the same basis as for Canadian students.
If you’d like to contact someone in person, please call 1.800.661.2425, or email admissions@prairie.edu.
Basic Entrance Requirements for International Students
1. A spiritual reference (a pastor, spiritual mentor, or mature Christian friend 21 years of age or older) must be submitted as a part of the application. These can be completed directly on the international application form.
2. Academic transcripts must also be submitted to provide a record of any previous secondary (high school) or post-secondary studies. International student transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine equivalency to the Alberta High School requirements.
As a part of the international application process, we must receive official documents before an admission decision can be made. Please note that in order for transcripts to be considered Official, original hard copies must be sent directly from the administering institution or government in a sealed envelope. Copies sent personally by the applicant are considered Unofficial.
3. International students must submit proof of English proficiency by completing one of the following:
Acceptance & Immigration Information
1. Once we have received your completed application, the Admissions Committee will review your file and notify you of their decision. This usually takes 1-2 weeks from the day your application was completed.
2. If you are accepted, you will need to obtain a study permit (student visa) from a Canadian Consulate or Embassy. In order to do this you will need the following:
Please note that application to Prairie does not guarantee acceptance, nor does admission to Prairie guarantee that a student visa will be approved by Immigration Canada.
Health Insurance
All international students are required to have health coverage. In accordance with the Canada Health Act, Alberta has a publicly administered and funded health care system that guarantees Albertans receive universal access to medically necessary hospital and health care services. All International students who have obtained a student visa for longer than one year will have access to this free Alberta Health Care Service and will register during Orientation Week. All international students who have a student visa for less than one year will need to purchase health insurance. For more information, contact Student Financial Services or visit the link to Alberta Health listed below.
Important Links
Winter 2025 (January start), Fall 2025 (September start) and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open.
Prairie welcomes applications from individuals all around the world! To begin the International Student Application please click the link below.
If you are applying for the Master of Christian Ministry Leadership or the Master of Global Christian Educational Leadership please click the link below.
Tell us a bit about yourself and an admissions representative will be in touch shortly!
We have launched our Campaign for Greater Impact to provide students with the very best learning opportunities and campus facilities for the decades ahead.
In Phase One of this Campaign, we plan to invest in much-needed campus renewal, including: upgraded Infrastructure, a new Student Residence, Cafeteria, Worship Auditorium, and expanded Aviation Training Centre. A modern campus requires an investment that is bold, and even expensive, but each Campaign Project is strategic, and designed to enhance Prairie’s campus and student life experience.
This expansion of PATC’s facility is a key project of Prairie’s Campaign for Greater Impact. It will increase the College’s capacity to train a new generation of Christian aviators to serve God in missions, and also address the growing need for trained pilots in the commercial aviation sector.
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