ADMISSIONS

Traditional high school: Applicants must submit evidence of graduation from secondary school on the academic program, or successful completion of the B.C. Adult Graduation Program (formerly GED), or the equivalent if applying from another province or U.S. state.

Home schooled: PLBC welcomes applications from graduates of home-based schools and from other unaccredited and/or non-traditional secondary education programs. Home-schooled students must provide PLBC with SAT or ACT scores. They should also provide an educational background chart to serve as a transcript.

International applicants: Applicants from countries other than Canada or the United States must show evidence of educational attainment recognized as equal to B.C. secondary school graduation, such as a General Certificate of Education (U.K. and Commonwealth), University of Hong Kong Matriculation Certificate, International Baccalaureate, or similar evidence of academic preparation.

All applicants to the College must demonstrate proficiency in English by providing written proof of ONE of the following 19 options. Documentation should be originals, not copies.

Secondary School Grades (High School)

1. BC English 12 (or equivalent*) C+ (67%)
2. BC English Literature 12 (or equivalent*) C+ (67%)
3. BC Communications 12 (or equivalent*) A (86%)
4. Technical and Professional Communications 12 C+ (67%)
5. English 12 First Peoples C+ (67%)
6. IB English Language A (SL) 3
7. AP English Language and Composition 3

* “Equivalent” means a course in an approved school or country where English is the principal language. The grade scale may be adjusted for the different grading practices.

Secondary school graduates who have passed one of the above options, but have not achieved the minimum grade specified, may be conditionally accepted as an unclassified student, but will be restricted to enrolling in 9 credits, of which 3 credits must be in PLBC’s Academic Writing course. If the student passes PLBC’s Academic Writing course with a C (70%) or higher, they will have been deemed to have met the English language requirement (see option 8 below) and may proceed with their studies with no credit-hour limits.

College Level Grades

1. A minimum grade of C (70%) in a college level English composition or academic writing course, including PLBC’s GEN 101 Academic Writing.
2. Graduation from a recognized degree program at an accredited college or university at which English is the primary language of instruction.

Testing Options

1. LPI (Language Proficiency Index) – minimum essay score 4
2. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based)
3. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) – minimum score of 6.5 on the Academic Module
4. EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency) – minimum placement of Grade 1
5. CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) – minimum overall and essay score of 60
6. CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) – minimum score 75 or “B”
7. CPE (Cambridge English Proficiency) – minimum score 60 or “C”
8. CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) – Level 8 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
9. PTE (Pearson Test of English) – minimum score of 56

English Language Immersion Option (for international students only)

1. PLBC’s English Language Immersion program.

International students who do not meet any of the English-language requirements outlined above are not admissible to college-level courses and programs, but can register in PLBC’s eight month English Language Immersion program (ELI).

• A student who completes PLBC’s 8-month ELI program with an minimum score of 80% in EACH of the reading and writing English courses included in the ELI program qualifies for conditional admission to college-level studies.
• This student may enroll in a Fall semester, and must take no less and no more than 9 credits for college credit, of which 3 credits must be for GEN 101 Academic Writing. The courses must be taken on-campus. Distance education courses do not qualify. If the student achieves a minimum grade of “C” in EACH of their courses, they will be considered to have met the English language requirement for admission to a college-level program. The student may continue their studies without restrictions and the policy governing academic standing applies for the duration of their studies.

If the student does not achieve a minimum grade of “C” in EACH of their courses, the student must withdraw from the College and meet the English Language Requirement by one of the other ways listed in this section before re-applying.

Applicants must indicate willingness to comply with the College’s community standards and code of conduct as published in the Student Handbook

Have an official criminal record check (including a vulnerable sector) sent to PLBC.

Original secondary school transcripts (not copies) should be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Enrollment Office. Transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.

It’s easy to submit two references on the application form.

All students under age 21 are required to live on campus. An exception is made for local students living with their parents.

It’s easy to pay with visa online, or you can pay with check, cash, or debit at the office.

Canadian Students: $50
US Students: $75
International Students: $250
($100 credit will be applied to Tuition upon Acceptance)
English Language Immersion (ELI) Students: $75 Additional Fee
Re-admission Fee: $30

This letter will be sent to you by PLBC upon completion of the application process.

You must demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of one entire academic year in Canada (see the Tuition and Fees section of this catalogue for a one-year estimate). Acceptable forms of proof can include a bank statement, savings account passbook, bank draft.

International students who arrive in British Columbia are not covered by the British Columbia Medical Services Plan for up to three months after they arrive. They also need to ensure they have a permanent address and that they apply for the BC Medical Services Plan as soon as they arrive at that permanent address. (This permanent address can be the dorms.) For the first three months, or until they have coverage by the BC Medical Services Plan, international students will need to pay for any doctor they see. This can be expensive, and you should consider having International Student Insurance to cover you until you get your BC Medical Services Plan coverage. Please note that even with BC Medical Services Plan coverage, not all medical services are covered, and dental is not covered at all. Be prepared to pay for those services if you need them.

(Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada: Medical Exams) to see which countries are on the list. Note that it can take as long as three months for medical exam results to be processed.

When a study permit or work permit is issued, the additional fee for the TRV is exempt. (Family members of the student are not fee-exempt.) Be sure to apply for a multiple- entry TRV rather than single-entry. If you are visiting or transiting through another country en route to Canada, check with a consular office of that country before you leave home to see what documents, visas, or immunizations you may require.

Absolutely! Applications are open all-year round. You can click “Apply Now” in the Menu and start from there.

Pacific Life Bible College is part of the Foursquare Church family but there is a diverse range of denominations represented amongst students, staff and faculty.

A credit hour is a measurement of how much a course is worth towards your degree. Most courses are 3-credits, meaning they equate to 3 hours of classroom time. Including lectures, homework, and studying time, a 3-credit course typically requires 120 hours over the semester.

Electives are courses you need to complete your degree, but they can be any course in that category that you choose. You might like to take courses you find interesting, courses to fulfill a requirement, or extra courses in your major.

Each course at PLBC has a designated course code which distinguishes it from other courses. This code tells you what category and what “level”, or “year”, the course belongs to.

Course levels range in the 100s, 200s, 300s, and 400s. Each level pertains to a typical year in a 4-year program, 100-level courses being more general and broader while 400-level courses are more fine-tuned and specific. For example, the course code “THS 201” means it is the Theology I: God the Father course, and it is a second year course.

The following are PLBC’s course codes for reference:

• BIB – Biblical Studies
• CED – Christian Education
• ELI – English Immersion
• GEN – General Studies
• LAN – Biblical Languages
• MIN – Ministry Experience
• MUS – Music
• PMN – Pastoral Ministry
• PTH – Practical Theology
• THS – Theological Studies
• YTH – Youth Ministry   

See our Core-Curriculum page.

A course load is the amount of classwork you take in a semester. You should take into account time needed for lectures, assignments, and studying for exams. To be considered a full-time student, you need to take a minimum of 12 credits for the semester.

Your course load should be what you sense the Lord is calling you to do and what you feel most comfortable taking. Be sure to seek wise counsel from your Academic Advisor and other mentors. Also, take into account your job, your family commitments, and any other responsibilities you may have

We have a max capacity of 90 residents.

For an additional fee the meal plan may be able to cover your specific dietary needs. There may also be requests we will be unable to fulfill.

Most rooms are double-occupancy but a student may request a private room at an additional cost and if it is available.

Our Food Service team provides quality and nutritious food for our students. Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the week.

No. There are no co-ed dormitories.

FAFSA is the first step. https://fafsa.ed.gov/

After that, complete both entrance counselling and MPN (Master Promissory Note) at https://studentloans.gov/ Students are only eligible for the direct loan program – https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/loans.

The actual amount varies based on the year the student is in and dependency status. Amounts are between $5,500 and $12,500. Students with lower family income will include a larger portion of subsidized loan (more favourable terms), while students with higher family income may not qualify for subsidized loan and may have to rely on unsubsidized loan.

If the student requires more funds, they may apply for a private loan. An example is Sallie Mae – https://www.salliemae.com

Payment can be taken as soon as registration opens for the coming semester. It is due by the first week of classes begin.

We accept cash, cheques, Interac, Visa, MasterCard at the office. Students may also pay online using a Visa or MasterCard (non-debit) through Populi, mail us a cheque, or visit a Canada Post outlet to send us a postal money order. Payments not honoured by the financial institution are subject to a $25 fee per occurrence. Students will be required to pay by certified cheques or bank drafts if there are more than two occurrences of returned payment in five (5) years.

Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) may be an option for you. Students should be prepared to submit the form and void cheque on or before August 31 to avoid delays due to line ups. Initial payment is $1,000 or $2,000 for commuters and residents respectively. Students must be enrolled in 9 or more credits to qualify. Bookstore charges are not eligible to be deferred. ELI students are not eligible to enroll in the DPP. The initial payment will have to be made in person as there is not enough time for us to enter banking details into the system before the payment due date. However, the two payments (50% of the remaining balance each) will be withdrawn from the bank account indicated. The two payment dates are October 13 and November 15.

You can if you have already been approved for a student visa and are able to send us a scanned copy as proof.

The lessor of 10% of outstanding balance or $100.00. This will be applied if the student does not make a payment by the payment due date, or if the student has been accepted into a deferred payment plan but has not made the initial payment ($1,000 for commuters, $2,000 for residents).

We do not process any refunds until after the add-drop deadline. Refunds will be given based on the refund schedule. Please note fees are non-refundable.

Yes. Applications are due August 1. Bursaries are need-based. Additional questionnaires may be sent to students if applications exceed funds available. Applications received after August 1 will not be considered for Fall but may be considered for the Spring semester if funds are available. Award confirmation will be sent before school starts (early September).