As with Australian Students all International Students must meet the following basic requirements:

Spiritual requirements

Applicants to VLIBTC are required to demonstrate a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and live a consistent Christian lifestyle. They must exhibit a Christian lifestyle in daily living and be in regular attendance and involved in some practical area of ministry within their church.

Course Entry and English Requirements

Entry in to the VLIBTC course requires that students have a minimum year 10 (Australian) English score of ‘C’ or equivalent.  Students from a level 3 country or above must supply a copy of their official IELTS test with an overall band score of 5.5. Refer to www.immi.gov.au/students for student visa assessment levels.

Students from Level 1+2 countries also need to enclose evidence of English language proficiency. Click here to download the English Equivalency Information. Proof of English language qualifications is required with application.  VLIBTC is committed to providing up to date and relevant RPL and Course Credit information to all students. No RPL will be granted for individual units or subjects because of the impact on Visa requirements and course completion times. Pack available on request.

Students will be required, if accepted by VLIBTC, to attend church services and be prepared to serve in some area of practical ministry.

• Certificate IV in Christian Studies - Satisfactory completion of year 10 with a Grade C or better in English
• Diploma of Christian Ministry - Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Christian Studies, or equivalent Course Credits, is required for entry into the Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry.
• Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry - Successful completion of the Diploma of Christian Ministry, or equivalent Course Credits, is required for entry into the Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry. Please note students wishing to study the Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry will be interviewed for eligibility.

Students under 18 years of Age

VLIBTC does not accept International Students under the age of 18 years.  Students must have turned 18 by the commencement date of the course for which they wish to enrol.

RPL and Course Credits

VLIBTC is committed to providing up-to-date and relevant RPL and Course Credit information to all students. No RPL will be granted for individual units or subjects because of the impact on Visa requirements and course completion times. Pack available on request.

Health

 Applicants must advise VLIBTC of any health concerns or disability which may affect their studies.

Discrimination

VLIBTC does not discriminate against the enrolment of any prospective student on the basis of gender, race, colour, national origin, denomination or physical disability.

CRICOS 02200J