Bible Institute of South Africa

Additional Requirements for International  Students

International students must comply with the following additional requirements before their applications can be finalised.

Study Permit

In order for an international student to study at BISA they must obtain a study permit from the South African Embassy or Consulate in their home country. The permit must state that studies will be done at the Bible Institute of South Africa. Further, this study permit must be in the hand of the student before arriving in South Africa.

English Proficiency Exam

Before a student can be accepted at BISA they must first prove they are proficient in both written and spoken English. We require that every student, whose first language is not English, pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and achieve a minimum score of 500. Inquiries can be made at the American Embassy or Consulate in your country, or by writing to TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, USA.

Finances

International students are not permitted by law to engage in work for wages while studying at the Bible Institute. Therefore, before acceptance the student must prove his or her ability to cover all the costs of tuition, residence, and all living expenses. The prospective student must produce verification of funds to cover at least two semesters (one academic year) before an acceptance letter can be issued by BISA for the purpose of securing the student visa.
Limited bursaries may be awarded to successful applicants. Applications are available upon request from the Bible Institute of SA.

BA Honours

If you have already completed a first degree, you will be required to submit your degree and transcript to the South African Quality Assurance Board (along with their fee).

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Bible Institute does not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, national and ethnic origin, gender, disability, or age. However, in keeping with the practice in many South African academic institutions, students from the developed world are required to pay increased tuition fees.