Cost
We’ve eliminated the single largest cost at most educational institutions: staff salaries. All of our staff are missionaries, supported by churches and individuals with a vision of helping you learn what you need in order to join the church planting team.
Semester 1 Fees
Single Student
$3,900
Includes: Course Fees, Housing, Utilities
Married Couples
$7,800
Includes: Course Fees, Housing, Utilities
Families
$7,960
Includes: Course Fees, Housing, Utilities
For families with 1 child. Additional children — $160 for the semester.
Semester 2 Fees
Single Student
$4,950
Includes: Course Fees, Housing, Utilities
Married Couples
$9,900
Includes: Course Fees, Housing, Utilities
Families
$10,180
Includes: Course Fees, Housing, Utilities
For families with 1 child. Additional children — $280 for the semester.
Semester 3 Fees
Single Student
$3,900
Includes: Course Fees, Housing, Utilities
Married Couples
$7,800
Includes: Course Fees, Housing, Utilities
Families
$7,960
Includes: Course Fees, Housing, Utilities
For families with 1 child. Additional children — $160 for the semester.
* Tuition rates are set by January 1st for the following academic year.
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Detailed Cost Breakdowns
Semesters 1 & 3: Fall 2026 & Fall 2027 (August – December)
| Tuition | Rent | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Students | $2,500 | $1,400 | $3,900 |
| Married Students | $5,000 | $2,800 | $7,800 |
| Married Students with a Child | $5,000 | $2,960 | $7,960 |
| Each Additional Child | + $160 |
Spring 2027 (January – July)
| Tuition | Rent | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Students | $2,500 | $2,450 | $4,950 |
| Married Students | $5,000 | $4,900 | $9,900 |
| Married Students with a Child | $5,000 | $5,180 | $10,180 |
| Each Additional Child | + $280 |
Other Fees
- $125 per semester per below-school-aged child for Childcare
- Ethnos Academy costs (for school-aged children)
- Grade JK: $40/month each child
- Grade K: $50/month each child
- Grades 1-8: $100/month each child
- Grades 9-12: $120/month each child
Rent During Semester Breaks
Additional rent charges apply for persons wishing to arrive early or remain in student housing beyond the normal semester schedule. Early or extended stay is subject to housing availability.
Protecting Your Possessions
Ethnos Canada’s property insurance provides very limited coverage for students’ belongings while on campus. Students should therefore consider obtaining tenant’s coverage to fully insure their possessions.
Payment Schedules
August – December, 2026
Singles
| Due Date | Amount Due | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Upon arrival in August | $975 | $2,925 |
| September 15 | $975 | $1,950 |
| October 15 | $975 | $975 |
| November 15 | $975 | $0 |
Couples
| Due Date | Amount Due | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Upon arrival in August | $1,950 | $5,850 |
| September 15 | $1,950 | $3,900 |
| October 15 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| November 15 | $1,950 | $0 |
| Families – add $40 per child per payment, plus any applicable Childcare or Academy fees |
January – July, 2027
Singles
| Due Date | Amount Due | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| January 15 | $850 | $4,100 |
| February 15 | $850 | $3,250 |
| March 15 | $850 | $2,400 |
| April 15 | $850 | $1,550 |
| May 15 | $850 | $700 |
| June 15 | $350 | $350 |
| July 15 | $350 | $0 |
Couples
| Due Date | Amount Due | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| January 15 | $1,700 | $8,200 |
| February 15 | $1,700 | $6,500 |
| March 15 | $1,700 | $4,800 |
| April 15 | $1,700 | $3,100 |
| May 15 | $1,700 | $1,400 |
| June 15 | $700 | $700 |
| July 15 | $700 | $0 |
| Families – add $40 per child per payment |
Payment Methods for Students or Donors
The training program is specifically tailored to cross-cultural church planting and is normally mandatory for all persons planning to become employees of Ethnos Canada, Ethnos360 (U.S.A.) or any of the other international organizations which are signatories to the Global Ministry Agreement. For this reason, the training program is considered employment-related. Consequently, only contributions made to offset the cost of tuition are eligible for official receipts for Canadian income tax purposes. Ethnos Canada cannot receive contributions toward students’ personal costs, including rent.
Note: Student accounts are created the week before Orientation, and payments to tuition and/or rent can only begin at that point. These accounts are only to pay for program charges and cannot be used to hold funds like a bank account. Student accounts are closed after graduation once all charges are paid.
Students
Note: payments from students will be applied first towards rent. Once rent has been paid, payments will be applied towards tuition.
- Cheque – make payable to Ethnos Canada. Include a separate note indicating that this is to pay your student bill.
- Cash – please give cash to the receptionist, who will give you a transaction receipt.
- Credit Card – the amount applied toward your student account will be reduced by the associated transaction fee (approximately 2.2%).
- E-transfers can be sent to finance@ethnos.ca
Donors
- Cheque – make payable to Ethnos Canada. Include a separate note indicating the name of the student.
- Cash – please give cash to the receptionist, who will give you a transaction receipt.
- Credit Card – the associated transaction fee (approximately 2.2%) will be deducted from the donation. The easiest way to make a credit card donation is to call the reception desk at 1-844-855-6862.
- If donors wish to make donations monthly, they might consider arranging for pre-authorized withdrawals from a bank account (“PAD”). Information and forms are available from our receptionist, or at the following link: Pre-Authorized-Debit-Form-2022.pdf (ethnos.ca)
- E-transfers can be sent to finance@ethnos.ca.
- U.S. Donors are not able to receive tax-deductible receipts for donations to students. They will need to send the gift directly to the student through whatever means is easiest for the student and donor. Donations for students cannot be sent via Ethnos360.