Welcome to Prairie College, where we equip students for faith and careers. Our application process is designed to be simple, transparent, and supportive. Whether you’re a local or international student, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Application Checklist:
Our online application form will only take about 15 minutes to complete if you have everything you need before you start.
Here’s what you will need for the online application:
We want to ensure that every student is well-prepared to succeed in their academic journey. Our standard academic requirements include:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Grade Requirements
Program Specific Requirements
Some programs have specific entrance requirements, in addition to basic entrance requirements. Visit these program pages for more details:
The 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 specific spiritual growth activities such as chapel, Impact Groups, conferences, days of prayer, and service 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:
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.
Prairie welcomes applications from home-based learners. Homeschool students who have completed non-standardized curriculum should present the following for admission:
A homeschool transcript showing grade 10, 11, and 12 coursework.
Please note that students who are applying for the Practical Nurse Diploma program will need to meet the admissions requirements of our partner institution.
Prairie College welcomes transfer students who have previously attended University, College and Bible College.
You may apply to receive transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary institutions. Courses can be transferred if they are comparable to ones in our curriculum and you earned a grade of C or better. Your transcripts will be evaluated once you have applied for study at Prairie College. Official transcripts (sent directly by the administering institution or government) can be forwarded to the following address:
Admissions Office
PO Box 4000
Three Hills AB T0M 2N0
Unofficial transcripts (personal copies in your possession) may be sent to the following email address: admissions@prairie.edu
Through our Assessment Program for Prior Learning Experience (APPLE), we may grant college credit for learning you have done outside the classroom.
To learn more about our APPLE Program, please consult the Prairie College Academic Guide on the Registrar’s Office page. If registered in a Prairie College certificate or degree program, students may be exempted from selected courses through challenge exams. For more information on exemptions, please contact the Registrar’s Office.
Box 4000
Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0
Canada
Phone: 403.443.5511
TollFree: 1.800.661.2425
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Fall 2025 (September start) and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open.
Prairie welcomes applications from individuals all around the world! To begin the International Student Application please click the link below.
If you are applying for the Master of Christian Ministry Leadership or the Master of Global Christian Educational Leadership please click the link below.
Academic Admissions Requirement:
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:
English Language Proficiency:
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English Proficiency. See International Admissions Procedures for more information.
Musicianship & Worship Arts Program Requirements
In addition to the regular Admissions requirements, students in our music programs must have raw musical talent. In order to assess this, we ask applicants to submit 1-2 video demos 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.
Academic Admissions Requirement:
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:
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).
Academic Admissions Requirement:
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:
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
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.
Academic Admissions Requirement:
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:
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.
To meet the Prairie College Academic Admissions requirements, students must have a high school diploma. In most Canadian provinces, grade 12 is equivalent to the Alberta Secondary School Diploma.
Students will need to order their final official high school transcript through their provincial Ministry of Education or their high school, depending on which province they are from.
Students from British Columbia must have a Dogwood Diploma with:
High school transcripts from British Columbia must be ordered through the BC Ministry of Education.
Students from Manitoba must have a High School Statement of Marks with:
High school transcripts from Manitoba must be ordered through the Manitoba Ministry of Education.
Students from New Brunswick must have a High School Diploma with:
Transcripts from New Brunswick must be ordered through the high school you attended.
Students from Newfoundland and Labrador must have a High School Graduation Diploma with:
Transcripts from Newfoundland and Labrador must be ordered through the Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Education.
Students from Northwest Territories must have a Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma with:
Transcripts from Northwest Territories must be ordered through the Northwest Territories Ministry of Education.
Students from Nova Scotia must have a High School Graduation Diploma with:
Transcripts from Nova Scotia must be ordered through the high school you attended.
Students from Nunavut must have a Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma with:
Transcripts from Nunavut must be ordered through the Nunavut Ministry of Education.
Students from Ontario must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with:
Transcripts from Ontario must be ordered through the high school you attended.
Students from Prince Edward Island must have a High School Graduation Diploma with:
Transcripts from Prince Edward Island must be ordered through the high school you attended.
Students from Quebec must have a Secondary School Diploma and at least one year of CEGEP with:
Transcripts from Quebec must be ordered through the Québec Ministère de l’Éducation.
Students from Saskatchewan must have a Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement with:
Transcripts from Saskatchewan must be ordered through the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.
Students from Yukon must have a Yukon Secondary School Graduation Certificate with:
Transcripts from Yukon must be ordered through the Yukon Ministry of Education or the high school you attended. Please refer to the Yukon Ministry of Education website for more information.
Please read through our Admissions International Student Handbook HERE
Application Timeline
If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States or Canada, you should begin the application process several months before the semester you plan to enroll in. We suggest the following dates for application: before June 1 for the Fall Semester and before October 1 for the Winter Semester.
Application Fees
All international students must submit an application fee of $100 before an application will be reviewed.
Student Services & Fees
All student services are available to international students on the same basis as for Canadian students.
If you’d like to contact someone in person, please call 1.800.661.2425, or email admissions@prairie.edu.
Basic Entrance Requirements for International Students
1. A spiritual reference (a pastor, spiritual mentor, or mature Christian friend 21 years of age or older) must be submitted as a part of the application. These can be completed directly on the international application form.
2. Academic transcripts must also be submitted to provide a record of any previous secondary (high school) or post-secondary studies. International student transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine equivalency to the Alberta High School requirements.
As a part of the international application process, we must receive official documents before an admission decision can be made. Please note that in order for transcripts to be considered Official, original hard copies must be sent directly from the administering institution or government in a sealed envelope. Copies sent personally by the applicant are considered Unofficial.
3. International students must submit proof of English proficiency by completing one of the following:
Acceptance & Immigration Information
1. Once we have received your completed application, the Admissions Committee will review your file and notify you of their decision. This usually takes 1-2 weeks from the day your application was completed.
2. If you are accepted, you will need to obtain a study permit (student visa) from a Canadian Consulate or Embassy. In order to do this you will need the following:
Please note that application to Prairie does not guarantee acceptance, nor does admission to Prairie guarantee that a student visa will be approved by Immigration Canada.
Health Insurance
All international students are required to have health coverage. In accordance with the Canada Health Act, Alberta has a publicly administered and funded health care system that guarantees Albertans receive universal access to medically necessary hospital and health care services. All International students who have obtained a student visa for longer than one year will have access to this free Alberta Health Care Service and will register during Orientation Week. All international students who have a student visa for less than one year will need to purchase health insurance. For more information, contact Student Financial Services or visit the link to Alberta Health listed below.
Important Links
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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