WISE

Our Goals

The men and women who have been called of God into Christian service and are graduates of WISE should demonstrate:

• An increase in knowledge and understanding of the Bible and Christian theology.
• An improvement in speaking and writing skills in the context of ministry.
• An increase in church leadership and communication skills.
• A sensitivity to the needs of people and the ability to minister from a biblical perspective.

Admission Procedures

We welcome you as a potential new student of WISE. For any questions about the school or to start the application process, you can contact the academic dean via email. Refer to the following for guidance on the application process and deadlines:

• International Student Application Checklist
• Local Student Application Checklist

The following forms provide the necessary information by which we determine your acceptance to study with us. It is very important that you complete them and return them as soon as possible. They include:

• Application Form (also lists the items to be included with your application)
• Personal Data Sheet
• Goals and Standards
• Recommendation for Admission (replaces letter of recommendation)

Once these items have been received and reviewed, you will be contacted for a mandatory interview. After completion of the interview, you will be notified of your acceptance as a student. All of these matters take TIME, so we hope you will attend to them as quickly as possible.

Important Immigration Information: Any accepted student that is not a resident of Barbados will need to apply for a student VISA for Barbados. NOTE: Approval for a VISA can take several months and all new students must have their VISA prior to entering Barbados. Information on how to apply for a VISA and all the requirements can be found on the Barbados Immigration Department web site. Students are responsible for any fees required for the VISA application.

Students who have been accepted must wire $250 US to WISE as a deposit prior to arrival - this is mandatory. This deposit is refunded to the student upon graduation. However, the deposit is forfeited if the student leaves WISE before graduating.

FAQs

Student frequently asked questions

Notice of non-discriminatory policy regarding students
The Windward Islands School of Evangelism admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Transcript/Diploma Requests

Any past student wishing to obtain a WISE transcript or to have their diploma reissued should submit a written request to the Director. This may be done by regular mail addressed to the WISE campus, or by email addressed to jeff.robertson@wisebiblecollege.org. Be sure to include a phone number or email address at which you can be reached. NOTE: Those requesting these services are asked to provide a statement of consent for WISE to release their records.

If requesting a transcript, be sure your request includes the address to which the transcript should be sent, especially if you want it sent directly to an institution.

The fee for providing a transcript is 25 Barbados dollars. The fee for providing a new diploma is 50 Barbados dollars. In either case, upon receiving the request, WISE will provide instructions for wiring the appropriate payment. No transcripts or diplomas will be issued until payment has been received.

Applicant Requirements

WISE accepts students from Christian traditions who desire to study the Bible, theology, and Christian ministry in a creative and constructive environment. Students interested in applying should take note of the following:

• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language from their high school or other recognized educational institution. In the absence of such, an English proficiency exam administered by WISE may be required.
• Applicants must submit the required application forms during the application period
• Applicants will need to complete a mandatory phone interview during the application period
• Other requirements may be found under Admission Procedures on this page. International students should particularly take note of the student visa requirements for non-Barbadian nationals.