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Steps to Apply
Our simple application is the first step to your Education at Prairie.
Welcome to Prairie College, where we equip students for faith and careers. Our application process is designed to be simple, transparent, and supportive.
Admissions Roadmap
Application Checklist:
☐ Complete online application form. Here's what you will need: ​
a.) Name and email of your reference(s).
b.) Answers to the following questions:
i.) How did you become a Christian and how do you see God currently working in your life?
ii.) Why are you interested in the program you are applying for?
c.) Copy of your high school transcripts (optional for this step of the process).
d.) English language proficiency test results (International students only).
e.) Credit card for your application fee ($50 domestic/$100 international).
☐ Submit Transcripts​
☐ Submit Program Specific Requirements (if applicable)
☐ Ask your reference(s) to fill out their online reference form
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Academic Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
All students must have a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification. (See below for Home-Schooled Students.)
Applicants with post-secondary education may be eligible for transfer credits. (See below for Transfer Students)
Minimum Grade Requirements
You must have a minimum final average of 60% in five senior (Grade 12) subjects, one of which is English.
A Grade 12 English course with a minimum of 60%.
Greater weight will be placed on marks in academic subjects (social studies and math, for example) than on marks in non-academic subjects. If you are not enrolled in five Grade 12 subjects, course marks from relevant Grade 11 subjects may be considered.
Program Specific Requirements
Some programs have specific entrance requirements, in addition to basic entrance requirements. Visit these program pages for more details:
Musicianship & Worship Leading
Digital Media
Practical Nursing
Songwriting & Recording
Christian Life & Testimony
he whole Prairie experience, both inside and outside of the classroom, is designed to be an intentional process of learning to love and follow Christ in all of life. Students are members of a transformational community that requires participation in specifi
c spiritual growth activities such as chapel, Impac
t Groups, conferences, days of pra
yer, and servic
e to prioritize relationship with God and put faith into action. As such, Prairie College requires that students demonstrate a Christian life and testimony in order to effectively participate in our Christ-centered community.
In our application process we look for the following tangible indicators to help us assess a person’s Christian life and testimony:
Personal testimony
that bears witness to an applicant’s conversion, transformation, growth, and faith in Jesus, as well as a commitment to Jesus and a desire for spiritual growth.
Spiritual Reference
that testifies to the applicant’s faith and Christian life in concrete ways.
Willing intent
to live according to the Community Covenant while a Prairie student.
Active involvement
in a church community.
Students from the USA
For official instructions on your study permit application,
click here
International Students
Prairie welcomes students from all over the world. Currently our student body represents six of the seven continents!
Our admissions team can provide basic support and direct you to consulting services if you have detailed questions about the immigration process.
Please read through our Admissions International Student Handbook
HERE
Common Questions
Canada & United States Application
Fall 2026 (September start), Winter 2027 (January start)
and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open.
Canada and US Application
International Student Application
Prairie welcomes applications from individuals all around the world! To begin the International Student Application please click the link below.
International Student Application
Master's Application
If you are applying for the Master of Christian Ministry Leadership please click the link below.
Master's Application
Information Request
Complete the form, and we’ll contact you shortly to answer your questions. You’ll also be added to our email list for the latest Prairie College updates.
Here are key opportunities you can partner with Prairie
Prairie’s Campaign for Greater Impact
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.
CAMPAIGN PAGE
Expansion of Prairie Aviation Training Centre
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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Scholarships & Education Fund
Invest in the next generation of missional professionals. Each year Prairie College distributes over $500,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students. We are grateful for each gift that reduces the burden of students’ tuition and allows students to fulfill their God-given professions.
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Prison Bible Encounter Program
Encourage inmates in five institutions across Alberta to discover or reconnect with Jesus Christ. This fund assists the students studying the Certificate in Bible program with scholarships, resources for classes, and instruction.
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General Ministries
Prairie College is educating students to pursue a Biblical foundation for life and career.  Your contribution to this fund assists in minimizing the College’s general operating expenses.
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To allocate your gift, please select one of the
donation buttons
below.
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MORE INFORMATION
Academic Admissions Requirement:
A minimum average of 60% in five grade 12 courses.
A minimum of 60% in English 30-1 or 30-2.
Christian Life & Testimony:
Prairie College requires that students demonstrate a Christian life and testimony in order to effectively participate in our Christ-centered community. Applicants show evidence of meeting this requirement in the following application items:
Personal Testimony
Spiritual Reference
Declaration for Admission
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English Proficiency. See International Admissions Procedures for more information.
Songwriting Program Requirements
Students in the Songwriting and Recording program must have raw musical talent. In order to assess this, we ask applicants to submit two video demos: two original songs written within the last two years (with PDF chord chart). We don’t require a complex multi-camera edited film – a simple and clear video shot with a smartphone works well. Make sure your camera device is stable (preferably on a tripod or still surface) and close enough for good, non-distorted audio and clear video. The audition demos can be uploaded to YouTube, Dropbox, or e-mailed to Admissions.
Academic Admissions Requirement:
A minimum average of 60% in five grade 12 courses.
A minimum of 60% in English 30-1
A minimum of 60% in Biology 30
A minimum of 50% in Math 30-1 or 30-2 OR 60% in Math 30 Applied or 20-1 OR 70% in Math 20-2
For Homeschool students and applicants outside of Alberta please visit our
Steps to Apply page
Christian Life & Testimony:
Prairie College requires that students demonstrate a Christian life and testimony in order to effectively participate in our Christ-centered community. Applicants show evidence of meeting this requirement in the following application items:
Personal Testimony
Spiritual Reference
Declaration for Admission
English Language Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English Proficiency. See International Admissions Procedures for more information.
Program Post-Acceptance Requirements
CPR Healthcare Provider Level Certificate. This must be the course provided by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and it must be updated every 12 months. It is available for students in the spring and does not need to be taken before they enroll.
Police Information Check (PIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Search. PICs are valid for the duration of the PN Program, however, students are responsible to inform faculty of any changes to their PICs during the PN program. The PIC must be dated no earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the start of the PN Program.
Immunization Records need to be submitted in the students first semester of studies.
The Practical Nurse program is very demanding and requires that you have the mental and physical stamina to: work shifts and weekends; be on your feet for extended periods of time; use your knees, back and arms to move clients who have minimal strength; function effectively in stressful situations; work unassisted to perform skills.
Students should ensure that they have a laptop computer that is compatible with the Respondus LockDown browser. This browser is only compatible with Windows and Mac computers and Apple iPads. It is not compatible with smartphones, Chromebooks, or Android tablets. For more information on this browser,
click here
Transfer Credit Request
If you have already completed college or university courses you may apply for transfer credit. Any nursing courses that were completed more than four years ago will not qualify. For complete details please contact the
Admissions Office
Announcing the Rodriguez Excellence Award. A full tuition scholarship for new students!
Admissions Requirements
Academic Admissions Requirement:
A minimum average of 60% in five grade 12 courses.
A minimum of 60% in English 30-1 or 30-2.
For Homeschool students and applicants outside of Alberta please visit our
Steps to Apply page
Christian Life & Testimony:
Prairie College requires that students demonstrate a Christian life and testimony in order to effectively participate in our Christ-centered community. Applicants show evidence of meeting this requirement in the following application items:
Personal Testimony
Spiritual Reference
Declaration for Admission
English Language Proficiency:
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English Proficiency. See International Admissions Procedures for more information.
Program Specific Requirements
In addition to our regular Admissions requirements, Digital Media applicants need to have a basic skillset and talent in the areas of photography & filmmaking. In order to assess this, we ask applicants to submit a digital portfolio. The digital portfolio should include 5-10 items that display the applicant’s skills in the areas we teach (photography, filmmaking).
Admissions Requirements
Academic Admissions Requirement:
A minimum average of 60% in five grade 12 courses.
A minimum of 60% in English 30-1 or 30-2.
For Homeschool students and applicants outside of Alberta please visit our
Steps to Apply page
Christian Life & Testimony:
Prairie College requires that students demonstrate a Christian life and testimony in order to effectively participate in our Christ-centered community. Applicants show evidence of meeting this requirement in the following application items:
Personal Testimony
Spiritual Reference
Declaration for Admission
English Language Proficiency:
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English Proficiency. See International Admissions Procedures for more information.
Musicianship  Program Requirements
In addition to the regular Admissions requirements, students in our music program must have raw musical talent. In order to assess this, we ask applicants to submit one video demo featuring a cover of a song you like or a song that moves you (with PDF chord chart). We don’t require a complex multi-camera edited film – a simple and clear video shot with a smartphone works well. Make sure your camera device is stable (preferably on a tripod or still surface) and close enough for good, non-distorted audio and clear video. The audition demos can be uploaded to YouTube, Dropbox, or e-mailed to Admissions.