Tyndale Seminary welcomes international applicants with Christian commitment who desire to further their studies and gain new levels of academic, professional and ministerial expertise within a vibrant community of faith and learning.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered, you need to:
- Complete the application form (including a $150 CAD non-refundable application fee), medical form and any required program supplements
- Submit the references
- Have a completed requisite degree from an accredited university or college as required for that program.
Degree and GPA Requirements
Applicants wishing to apply to Tyndale Seminary must meet the following requirements.
- Graduate Diploma, MTS, MDiv | Bachelor's degree or equivalent | 67% or "C+", or 2.3 on 4.0 scale
- Master of Arts (MA) | View MA Admissions Requirements
- ThM | View ThM Admissions Requirements
- DMin | View DMin Admissions Requirements
Please note that meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not studied for three years in an English speaking secondary or post-secondary institution (where English is the language of instruction and examinations are in English) must submit proof of English language proficiency by supplying their scores/results of their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic) or a Duolingo English Test.
Applicants who are not residents of Canada at the time of application must arrange to take the TOEFL/TWE or IELTS in the country from which they are applying. Tyndale’s TOEFL institution code is 0532.
Minimum scores for Graduate Diploma, Post-Graduate Diploma, MTS and MDiv
- IELTS - Academic: 6.5
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): 90
- TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT): 570
- TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE):† 5.0
- Duolingo English Test: 120
Minimum scores for ThM, DMin and Post-DMin Certificate
- IELTS - Academic: 7.0
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): 100
- TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT): 600
- TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE):† 5.0
- Duolingo English Test: 130
Minimum scores for CCST
- IELTS - Academic: 4
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): 45
- TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT): 450
- TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE):† not applicable
- Duolingo English Test: 60
An interview may also be required at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.
Tuition and Fees
- You must be enrolled as a full-time student (9 to 15 credit hours or 3 to 5 courses in both the fall and winter semesters).
- You must give satisfactory evidence of sufficient financial resources to meet the standards of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) when applying for the study permit.
Medical Insurance
- Health insurance is mandatory for you and your family as the Ontario government will not provide medical coverage.
- You will automatically be enrolled in Tyndale’s health insurance plan provided by Guard Me Canada. Pricing can be obtained from the Admissions Office.
- You must email registration@tyndale.ca at least one week prior to departure to have insurance coverage during your flight and once you arrive in Canada.
- If you are a DMin student, you must provide proof of travel insurance during residency to the Office of the Registrar.
Study Permit
You are required to provide proof to the Tyndale Admissions Office that you have received a Study Permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) prior to registration.