RHEMA Bible Training College is a worldwide accredited, government registered, 2 year inter-denominational ministerial training center, that feeds into a 3-4 year program at RHEMA South Pacific. RHEMA Cook Islands is designed to train Christians for a lifetime of effective service in the Kingdom of God. With over 210 campuses worldwide RHEMA represents a standard of excellence in ministry training with more than 60,000 graduates ministering the gospel of Jesus Christ in 114 nations. The sun never sets on RHEMA graduates for the Glory of God.
For students planning to complete Third Year in Samoa
A PLACE OF PREPARATION FOR MINISTERS
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» First Year Application PDF Form
This application page is for those currently residing in Cook Islands only. Fill out your application form online or download and complete the application form and send by mail, fax, or email. International students need to complete a Pastoral Recommendation form as well. 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.
PASTORAL RECOMMENDATION ONLINE APPLICATION
» Pastoral Recommendation PDF Form
INSTRUCTORS
The full-time teaching staff is made up of licensed and ordained instructors; Rev. Pattie Ah Kui, Rev. John Alailima, Rev. Arthur Mulitalo, Revs. Junior and Jennifer Sinclair, Rev. Ofelia Iopu, Rev. Tavita Fa’aso’o, and Revs. Jim and Samantha Bani, all graduates of RHEMA Bible Training College. Our objective is to have the students instructed by qualified, proven ministers, who will impart the truth of God’s Word, as well as wisdom gained from years of successful ministry.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Full-time classes will commence on Monday, June 15 and end October 17, 2026. Monday - Friday, 8.30 AM to 3:00 PM. The school year for 2026 consists of four Terms. From 2027 onwards, school terms will consist of seven Terms.
LANGUAGE
RHEMA Cook Islands classes are offered in English.
LICENSING, LAY PERSONS CERTIFICATE AND ORDINATION - South Pacific Campus
Licensing, Lay Person certificate and ordination is available from our South Pacific (Samoa) campus where a 3rd year Ministerial course and a 4th Year internship are offered for students who have completed the two year RHEMA Cook Islands program. For qualifying 3rd and 4th year graduates who desire to enter into full time ministry and continue to be part of RHEMA South Pacific’s network of Churches and Ministries worldwide, RHEMA South Pacific offers both licensing, lay persons certificate and ordination through RHEMA Ministerial Association International South Pacific (RMAISP). This world recognized certification is renewable on a two year basis.
STUDENT FEES
Student Tuition: Three Year Program
NZD$335 per term
NZD$2,010 per year
COURSES OF STUDY
Certificate Program
June 15 - October 17, 2026
January 26 – November 20, 2027
January 25 – November 25, 2028
RHEMA Cook Islands offers a two year course of study for both laymen and those who are called to full-time ministry. The standard for each student is excellence. Excellence in the Word, excellence in the Spirit, excellence in Character and excellence in Faith. This program lays a foundation that will forever effect your life, your relationship with God and your eternal destiny. Once you get here you will never be the same again.
Third Year Diploma V in Ministry - South Pacific Campus only (Samoa)
January 27 – November 21, 2026
January 26 – November 20, 2027
January 25 – November 25, 2028
RHEMA Bible Training College offers additional training for our graduates of our two year certificate program who are called into full-time ministry and desire to further their training. This is a one year course where each student will be fully trained in different areas of the ministry. This course is taught on our RHEMA South Pacific campus only.
Fourth Year RHEMA School of Ministry - South Pacific Campus only (Samoa)
January 7 – December 4, 2026
January 6 – December 3, 2027
January 5 – December 8, 2028
RHEMA School of Ministry is a fourth year internship course of study for qualifying three year RHEMA graduates who have the call of God upon their lives and desires to enter into full-time ministry as Pastor’s, Missionaries, Evangelists and supportive ministers. RHEMA School of Ministry is a full-time Internship Program that consists of hands-on application in which the student will work in the ministry in positions at the school, the church and on mission outreaches onboard Uttermost Witness. Fourth Year majors - Children/ Youth, Helps, Music, Pastoral.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AGE REQUIREMENT
Minimum age for application is 17. You must be 17 by June 15, 2026.
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 when school starts, on Monday, June 15, 2026.
CLASSES BEGINS
Classes begin Monday June 15, 2026 and ends Saturday October 17, 2026 (Graduation Day!).
DAILY SCHEDULE
Mondays - Friday • 8.30 AM - 3:00 PM
The School year consists of seven terms.
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.
TUITION FEES
Student Fees: NZD$500 per term
(NZD$2,000 per year)
Tuition payments are due on or before the date of when school commences and subsequently at the beginning of each term. Tuition payments can be made online by following the PAY TUITION link or be brought into the Admissions Office. Please add 4% for Credit Card payments.
| June 15 | Orientation |
| June 16 - July 2 | Term 1 |
| July 6 - 24 | Term 2 |
| July 27 - August 14 | Term 3 |
| August 17 - September 4 | Term 4 |
| September 7 - 25 | Term 5 |
| September 28 - October 16 | Term 6 |
| October 17 | GRADUATION DAY! |
| Jan 26 – 29 | Orientation |
| Feb 1 – Mar 5 | Term 1 |
| Mar 8 – Apr 9 | Term 2 |
| Apr 12 – 22 | School Break |
| Apr 26 – May 28 | Term 3 |
| May 31 – Jun 4 | Holy Spirit Week |
| Jun 7 – Jul 9 | Term 4 |
| Jul 12 – 23 | School Break |
| Jul 26 – Aug 27 | Term 5 |
| Aug 30 – Oct 1 | Term 6 |
| Oct 4 – 14 | School Break |
| Oct 18 – Nov 19 | Term 7 |
| Nov 19 | GRADUATION DAY! |
| Jan 25 - 27 | Orientation |
| Jan 31 - Mar 3 | Term 1 |
| Mar 6 - Apr 7 | Term 2 |
| Apr 17 - 20 | School Break |
| Apr 24 - May 26 | Term 3 |
| May 29 - Jul 7 | Term 4 |
| Jun 12 - 16 | Holy Spirit Week |
| Jul 10 - 20 | School Break |
| Jul 24 - Sep 1 | Term 5 |
| Sep 4 - 14 | School Break |
| Sep 18 - Oct 20 | Term 6 |
| Oct 23 - Nov 24 | Term 7 |
| Nov 25 | GRADUATION DAY! |
IF you are accommodating in the Kelly Duininck Dormitories:
Student Housing Deposit Fee: $200 TALA (USD$84)
Student Housing: $390 TALA (USD$163) per month
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.
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.
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 ever 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 24, 2028 at 9:00 am.
PASSPORT
Must be current through the end of the school year. (Dec 12, 2026).
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.*