program,
tuition & fees
We are "an intentional Christian community preparing people for lifelong spiritual growth, witness, and service." We long to see students know God more intimately, love Him more deeply, and serve Him more faithfully. Each part of the CLBI experience is intentionally designed to nurture students and their spiritual formation, centred around the cross of Christ, and the Gospel by which we have been saved. Everything we do, whether academic, social, devotional, or otherwise, is meant to lead students and staff toward growth in the knowledge, love, and likeness of Jesus; graciously formed by God's Word and Spirit.
what's offered at clbi?
Discipleship
Leadership
Degree
CSP
- Certificate in Christian Discipleship & Biblical Studies
- Diploma in Christian Leadership & Mission
- Bachelor of Applied Christian Studies
- Bachelor of Theological Studies
- Community Student Program (Read more)
Certificate of
Christian Discipleship & Biblical Studies
Prerequisite: High School Diploma / Equivalent
This program is designed to help students become rooted in the Scriptures and able to articulate their Christian faith with greater confidence.
Through a wide array of experiential learning, out-trips, servIce, and intentional Christian community, students grow in both their understanding of the Word and their love of Christ & neighbour.
In this one-year program at CLBI, students can also expect to gain clarity and confidence in their identities and vocations as God's children!
Diploma in
Christian Leadership & Mission
Prerequisite: Certificate of Christian Discipleship & Biblical Studies / Equivalent
This program focuses on leadership development, studying & following the example of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible. Students develop into servant leaders ignited & equipped to lead various aspects of Christian ministry in their local church & beyond. Students in this program are active in leadership roles, as well as academic learning, out-trips & service.
This program emphasizes "hands-on" service not just locally, but internationally through our "IMPACT" program in collaboration with World Mission Prayer League.
CLBI
Internship
Prerequisite: Diploma in Christian Leadership & Mission
The CLBI Internship offers a great way to receive mentoring and work experience in a particular field of ministry, and is also part of the Bachelor's Degree requirements.
Internships are individually created around a particular interest or ministry path, and can help discern a vocation or ministry calling for the student. CLBI Internships take place off-campus, and include continued education for their ministry setting, as well as mentorship and regular opportunities to learn new skills and sharpen existing ones.
Bachelor of
Applied Christian Studies
Practical in nature, the BACS is designed to equip the student to serve in vocational ministry. While not accredited, this degree is accepted as a prerequisite to seminary training and other ministry-related programs at many other schools & seminaries.
There are 24 Liberal Arts credits required from an approved institution. 3 credits in the following areas must be included, with the remaining credits comprised of relevant elective courses: Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, English Composition, Public Speaking.
Bachelor of
Theological Studies
Focused on academic study more than experiential learning. The BTS can serve as a stepping stone to pastoral or vocational ministry requiring further academic pursuits. There are 63 Liberal Arts credits required from an approved institution. 6 credits in the following areas must be included, with the remaining credits comprised of relevant elective courses: Philosophy, Psychology, or Sociology (2 of these areas), English, Natural Science or Mathematics, History.
Contact the CLBI Director of Program before registering.
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International Student?
Read Below!
Since its founding CLBI has had a rich history of welcoming international students into its program from countries all over the world. Please click below to read about requirements for International Students to come to Canada and join CLBI!
Did you know? In the 2025/2026 school year, the average amount of student aid received, per student, was over $3,500.00!
2026/2027 first year
tuition & fee schedule
Meal Plan
Room
*Single Room (by request & upon availability)
Tuition
Book/Activity/Grad Fee
Application Fee
*International Student Application Fee
Ministry Tour Fee
Yearbook Fee
Discretionary Fund
(a "tab" for various expenditures, including apparel, extracurricular sporting activities, etc. Any excess/unspent moneys will be refunded one month after completion of the program)
Collateral Deposit
(refunded one month after completion of the program if all personal financial responsibilities owing to Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute are cleared)
TOTAL:
First Semester
Full Year
$5,000.00
$3,800.00
* $5,800.00
$4,700.00
$1,600.00
$100.00
* $200.00
$350.00
$50.00
$150.00
$500.00
$16,250.00
$2,500.00
$1,900.00
* $2,900.00
$2,350.00
$800.00
$100.00
* $200.00
$50.00
$150.00
$500.00
$8,350.00
2026/2027 second year
Meal Plan
Room
*Single Room (by request & pending availability)
Tuition
Book/Activity/Grad Fee
Application Fee
*International Student Application Fee
IMPACT Fee
Yearbook Fee
Discretionary Fund
(a "tab" for various expenditures, including apparel, extracurricular sporting activities, etc. Any excess/unspent moneys will be refunded one month after completion of the program)
Collateral Deposit
(refunded one month after completion of the program if all personal financial responsibilities owing to Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute are cleared)
TOTAL:
First Semester
Full Year
$5,000.00
$3,800.00
* $5,800.00
$4,700.00
$1,600.00
$100.00
* $200.00
$1,500.00
$50.00
$150.00
$500.00
$17,400.00
$2,500.00
$1,900.00
* $2,900.00
$2,350.00
$800.00
$100.00
* $200.00
$750.00
$50.00
$150.00
$500.00
$9,125.00
Totals based on double occupancy
(single occupancy - add $1,000 per semester)
(international students - add an extra $200)
(students living off campus - add an extra $250 per semester)
Students with Special Dietary Needs:
Please inquire with the Director of Admissions upon application to determine if CLBI is able to accomodate your needs.
CLBI reserves the right to charge additional fees for special dietary needs and may request a physician's note regarding the health conditions that necesitate the diet.
For example, students requiring a gluten free diet will be charged an additional $300 per semester.
payment options
It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for the payment of their fees. Students awaiting student loans, bursaries or scholarships must arrange personal interim financing until these funds are available.
Option #1
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Pay all fees for the full year on registration day and receive a $75.00 discount.
Option #2
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Pay all fees for each semester in full by the due dates.
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Semester 1 due on registration day
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Semester 2 due on first day of classes in January
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Outstanding balances after these dates are subject to 1.5 % interest, charged monthly where a payment plan is not in place.
Option #3
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50% of each semester must be paid by the due dates above. The remainder may be paid with monthly post-dated cheques or preauthorized debits. There is a financing fee of $10.00/cheque for this service.
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Each semester must be paid in full by the beginning of the last month of the semester. (i.e. December 1 and April 1)
If a payment plan is not in place by September 30, the student may be asked to leave.
If there is an outstanding balance remaining for Semester 1 on December 1 the student will not be able to return for Semester 2.
Any student with an outstanding balance will not be allowed to participate in graduation exercises. Diplomas/transcripts will not be released until all fees are paid.
There will be a $20.00 charge on any returned cheques. This will also result in interest being charged on the unpaid balance.
refunding of fees
Any student who withdraws or is dismissed will be charged board and room for the week in which the withdrawal or dismissal takes place. Board and room fees due to the student will be refunded at the rate of 90% of the prorated charge after all financial obligations and withdrawal procedures have been met.
Students who withdraw will have their tuition fees, activity fee and general fee reassessed according to the following table: (The application and registration fees are nonrefundable.)
Refund per semester:
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Within 48 hours of registration day 100%
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Remainder of first week 90%
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Second week 80%
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Third week 70%
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Fourth week 50%
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Fifth week 30%
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Sixth week 0%
Students who are dismissed will not have any tuition fees or activity fees refunded.
The yearbook fee may be refunded if the student terminates prior to the beginning of the second semester, but not later.
The refund is calculated according to the above table, based on the date that the official fully completed withdrawal form, bearing the signatures of the necessary school officials, is received by the business office.
Special cases may be dealt with on their merits by administration, and may be referred to the Executive Committee of the Board for recommendation.