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This application page is for those currently residing in Vanuatu 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, Tuesday February 4, 2025 at 9:00 am.
PASTORAL RECOMMENDATION ONLINE APPLICATION
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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 are in session February 4 – November 29, 2025. Classes are held daily from 9:00 am - 12:30 noon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 11:50 am. The school year consists of Seven Terms.
LANGUAGE
Rhema Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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
34,000VT per term
238,000VT per year
COURSES OF STUDY
Certificate Program
February 4 – November 29, 2025
Rhema Vanuatu 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)
February 4 – December 6, 2025
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 8 – December 12, 2025
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
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT
Minimum age for application is 17. You must be 17 by February 4, 2025.
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 school Tuesday February 4, at 9:00 am.
CLASSES BEGINS
Classes begin Tuesday February 4 and ends Friday, November 29, 2025.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Daily Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am - 12:30pm, Wednesdays 9am - 11:50am. The School year consists of seven terms and two seminars.
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 - Vanuatu Campus
Student Fees: $34,000 VT per term.
$238,000 VT per year.
Tuition payments are due on or before January 30, 2024 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.
PASSPORT
Must be current through the end of the school year. (Dec 12, 2025).
IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
For students planning to complete Third Year in Samoa
All other Foreign passport holders must complete the following steps:
• Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 8 and 11 of the Immigration Forms.
• Complete the Medical and Radiology Report Forms.
• Provide a police report from your local police station.
• Provide a copy of a bank statement showing funds to support
yourself.
• Pay a fee of $450 TALA (approx. $195 USD).
This is a one time application fee. Upon approval you will be a Temporary Resident Permit holder which is valid for 3 years. Please email all of the above items to the Rhema Admissions Office. Rhema will process your immigration documents with a letter confirming your acceptance and we will email, or fax you a copy of your Temporary Resident Permit. Upon arrival you will receive your original. It is very important that you complete these steps as soon as possible so that all the necessary arrangements can be made.
SAMOAN PASSPORT HOLDERS HAVE NO IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
Foreign passport holders of Samoan decent may apply for exemption at the Samoan High Commission or Embassy in your country.
AIRLINE INFORMATION
Five main airlines fly into Vanuatu:
• Air Vanuatu – out of Australia, New Zealand
• Air New Zealand – out of New Zealand
• Fiji Airways – out of Fiji
• Air Caledonia International - out of New Caledonia
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.
MONEY EXCHANGE RATES INFORMATION
Local currency is Vatu (VT).
Approximate Cash Exchange Rates:
Note: Exchange Rates change daily
USA $1.00 = 100VT
AUS $1.00 = 83VT
NZ $1.00 = 73VT
FIJI $1.00 = 51VT
PNG $1.00 = 39VT
EURO $1.00 = 120VT
SAMOA – Exchange before arrival
TONGA $1.00 = 52VT
SOLOMONA/NEW CALEDONIA $1.00 = 13VT
TAHITI $1.00 = 1VT
BANK
There are three main banks operating in Vanuatu:
• Australia New Zealand Bank (ANZ) • (678) 26 355
• Bank of South Pacific (BSP) • (678) 22 084
• National Bank of Vanuatu • (678) 22 201
TRANSPORT
Bus to town center from Rhema: 150VT
HEALTH
There are no immunization for Vanuatu. There is one hospital located on the island: Villa Central Hospital
CLIMATE
Tropical year round: Average temperatures 15 – 33 C or 59 – 91 F
• Green season: November – April
• Dry season: May – October
2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
VANUATU
January 30 - February 1 Orientation
January 30 - March 8 Term 1
March 11 - April 12 Term 2
April 15 - 25 School Break
April 29 - May 31 Term 3
June 3 - July 12 Term 4
July 8 - 12 Seminar
July 15 - 25 School Break
July 29 - August 30 Term 5
September 2 - October 4 Term 6
October 7 - 17 School Break
October 21 - November 22 Term 7
November 23 GRADUATION