A PLACE OF PREPARATION FOR MINISTERS
RHEMA Bible Training College is a worldwide accredited, government registered, inter-denomination, ministerial training center, designed to train Christians for a life time of effective service in the Kingdom of God. RHEMA Bible Training College has trained believers from 20 nations and over 100 churches representing more than 25 denominations. With over 210 campuses worldwide RHEMA represents a stand of excellence with over 40,000 graduates ministering the gospel of Jesus Christ in 114 nations. The sun never sets on a RHEMA graduate.
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You must be a full-time resident of (Western) Samoa for the past 5 years, currently living in (Western) Samoa, and a citizen of (Western) Samoa. Fill out your application form online or download and complete the application form and send by mail, fax, or bring it in person to the Admissions Office. The results of your application will be mailed or e-mailed to you depending on your application submission method. Keep your acceptance letter to show at the Admissions Office on the first day of school, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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PASSPORT
Must be current through the end of the school year. (Dec 1, 2025).
IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
All other Foreign passport holders must complete the following steps:
• Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 8 and 11 of the Immigration Forms.
• Complete the Medical and Radiology Report Forms.
• Provide a police report from your local police station.
• Provide a copy of a bank statement showing funds to support
yourself.
• Pay a fee of $450 TALA (approx. $195 USD).
This is a one time application fee. Upon approval you will be a Temporary Resident Permit holder which is valid for 3 years. Please email all of the above items to the RHEMA Admissions Office. RHEMA will process your immigration documents with a letter confirming your acceptance and we will email, or fax you a copy of your Temporary Resident Permit. Upon arrival you will receive your original. It is very important that you complete these steps as soon as possible so that all the necessary arrangements can be made.
SAMOAN PASSPORT HOLDERS HAVE NO IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
Foreign passport holders of Samoan decent may apply for exemption at the Samoan High Commission or Embassy in your country.
STUDENT FEES
• Student Tuition 3 Year Program:
WST$750 per term ($350 USD)
WST$5,250 per year ($2,100 USD)
• Short Term Program:
WST$1,500 (2 Terms)
KELLY DUININCK STUDENT HOUSING
RHEMA’s Men’s and Women’s dormitories are conveniently located on campus and are available to RHEMA students only. Kelly Duininck Student Housing provides reasonably priced, quality housing, in a peaceful and secure setting. All 1st and 2nd year students from overseas are required to live in Kelly Duininck Student Housing.
Student Housing Deposit Fee: $200 TALA (USD$84)
Student Housing: $390 TALA (USD$163) per term
WST$3,900 (USD$1,660) per school Year
The first months payment and a deposit of SAT$200.00 is required in full at check-in.
Staying in the dorms is a school year long contract between January and December. 1st and 2nd year single students from overseas will be required to live on campus. 3rd and 4th year students from overseas can apply to live off campus to admissions office and they must provide the following information when applying.
Conditions for Renting a flat off campus:
• Student must get approval from RBTCSP
• Show proof of ability to pay for the rented property
• MUST have faithfully paid their tuition and dorm fees on time every
time while living in the dorms
• MUST give details of location
• MUST give details of landlord
• Student cannot recruit current students living in the dorms to live
with them to help them to pay rent if they loose a room mate.
• Once approved by RBTCSP they must enter into signed lease
agreement with landlord
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING IF YOU ARE STAYING AT RHEMA HOUSING
Sheets, bedding for single bed and pillow
Kettle and iron (240 Volts)
Towels, face cloths, hand towels, etc
Toiletries, shampoo, deodorant, soap, etc
Alarm clock
Laundry bag
Cup, plate, bowl, spoon, fork and knife
Clothes for school and hangers
Suit and tie for men and dress for women for a formal dinner
Power and plug adapter required: We currently use the New Zealand plug 240 Volts
Check-in Date for Student Housing begins on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:00 am.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT
Must be 19 years old by January 28, 2025 or be a Graduate of Secondary College Level 8, Form 7 or a High School Grade 12 Graduate.
ACCEPTANCE LETTER
The results of your application will be mailed to you. Keep your Acceptance Letter to show at the Admissions Office on the first day of school Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:00 am.
CLASSES BEGINS
Classes begin Tuesday, January 28, 2025 and ends Saturday, November 22, 2025.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Daily Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am - 12:30pm, Wednesdays 9am - 11:50am and 4:30pm - 10pm Friday. The School year consists of seven terms and two seminars.
CLASSROOM DRESS CODE
MEN: Dress Shirt and Tie, Dress Pants or Dress Lavalava. No Denim, Jeans or Jeans material.
WOMEN: Dresses or Blouses with sleeves and Skirts. Dress and Skirt lengths below the knee. No Denim, Jeans or Jean material. No T-shirts, Tank tops, Singlets, Halter necks or sleeveless Tube Tops.
TRANSPORT
Taxi to town center from RHEMA: $3.20 TALA
Taxi to/ from the Airport from RHEMA: $60.00 TALA
Buses run regularly in front of RHEMA campus. Bus fare to town: $2.00 TALA
HEALTH
There are no immunization for Samoa.
There is one hospital located on the island: The National Hospital - Government Operated.
CLIMATE
Tropical year round: Average temperatures 15 – 33 C or 59 – 91 F
• Green season: November – February
• Dry seaspn: March – October
LAUNDRY
There is a laundromat close to Campus that opens 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Saturday.
Cost for wash is $5.50 TALA and dry is $8.00 TALA.
AIRLINE INFORMATION
Four main airlines fly into Samoa:
• Virgin Samoa - out of Auckland via Tonga/ Sydney, Australia
• Polynesian Airlines - out of Pago Pago, American Samoa
• Air New Zealand - out of Auckland
• Fiji Airways - out of Nadi, Fiji/ Hawai’i
Student Discount on Airfares
Most airlines offer a student discount (usually an age limit applies).
Please enquire with your local travel agency when purchasing tickets. In most cases you may use your RHEMA Bible Training College Acceptance Letter as proof of enrollment.
BANK
There are three main banks operating in Samoa:
• Australia New Zealand Bank (ANZ) – (685) 69 999
• Bank of South Pacific (BSP) – (685) 20 000
• National Bank of Samoa (NBS) – (685) 26 766
SHOPPING
Apia Town Center is a 5 minute easy stroll from the RHEMA campus and offers a wide variety of shops, stores and restaurants.
MONEY EXCHANGE RATES INFORMATION
Local currency is Samoan Tala (SAT).
Approximate Cash Exchange Rates:
Note: Exchange Rates change daily
USA $1.00 = $2.30SAT
AUS $1.00 = $2.12SAT
NZ $1.00 = $1.77SAT
FIJI $1.00 = $1.18SAT
PNG $1.00 = $0.93SAT
EURO $1.00 = $2.67SAT
VANUATU $1.00 = $0.02SAT
TONGA $1.00 = $1.25SAT
SOLOMONA/NEW CALEDONIA – Exchange before arrival
TAHITI – Exchange before arrival
* You would not be able to work under your student visa status. You must bring sufficient funds to meet all your financial needs during the school year.*
2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SAMOA
January 30 - February 1 Orientation
January 30 - March 8 Term 1
March 11 - April 12 Term 2
April 15 - 25 School Break
April 29 - May 31 Term 3
June 3 - July 12 Term 4
June 3 - 7 Seminar
July 15 - 25 School Break
July 29 - August 30 Term 5
September 2 - October 4 Term 6
October 7 - 17 School Break
October 21 - November 22 Term 7
November 26 - 29 Week of Increase
November 30 GRADUATION