Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
Religion & Values Education courses offered at AIIAS SIlang
Admission Requirements - Foreign Students:
1. A completed Application for Admission form, with an application fee of US$50
2. Photocopy of college/university diploma (s) (with certified translation if not in English)
3. Two passport-size (2” x 2”) photographs with white background
4. Official transcripts sent directly to the AIIAS Admissions Office from the registrar of each college/university the student has attended. If the original transcript or diploma is not in English, a certified or notarized literal translation should be attached to the original. These certified translations not coming directly from the institution are to be certified by the Philippine Foreign Service Post. Students applying for doctoral programs must submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
5. Graduate Evaluation forms (for non-sponsored applicants only) given to two persons, not related to the applicants, who are able to supply the information required. Request that the recommendation forms be sent directly to the Admissions Office of AIIAS.
6. Financial arrangements made to cover fees and tuition. The international student deposits and/or housing deposit are required of all self-sponsored students before their arrival. A sponsored student should request the sponsoring organization to complete the Sponsorship Authorization form and mail it directly to the AIIAS Admissions Office. A non-sponsored student will complete a Declaration of Finances form and return it to us with a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover school expenses.
7. A completed Housing Application form, when applicable, and when you are academically accepted and financially cleared.
8. Demonstrate English proficiency. Like the majority of International colleges and universities, AIIAS requires students, who did not graduate from a college or graduate program where English was the medium of instruction, to demonstrate their English proficiency on either the TOEFL or Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency. English is an international language and will help you advance in your chosen career. In order to fulfill the English language requirement, all graduate programs require a student to score a minimum of 80% on the Michigan test or 550 on the TOEFL, or a score of 213 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL. We encourage you to work on your English language proficiency before coming to AIIAS. It may be more cost effective to do this preparation in your own country. Nevertheless, we do have an AIIAS English Center that offers three intensive English classes (English I, II, and III) designed to help meet the English language requirement. If you graduated from an English-speaking college/university in a non-English speaking country, please submit a verification letter from your registrar validating English as the medium of instruction.
• After you have been academically accepted and financially cleared, the AIIAS Admissions Office will issue the Invitation Letter and/or the Letter of Acceptance. Your housing application will be processed only when you have been accepted to the program and the required admission deposits are settled.
In order to better serve you and promptly process your application, please take careful note of the following:
1. A completed Application for Admission form, with an application fee of US$50 (for international students), a photocopy of college/university diploma (s), three passport-size photographs and one electronic copy to be sent by e-mail, and a photocopy of your passport showing the date and place of birth.
2. Photocopy of college/university diploma (s) (with certified translation if not in English)
3. Two passport-size (2” x 2”) photographs with white background
3. Photocopy of passport or any government issued identification document (in English).
4. Official transcripts sent directly to the AIIAS Admissions Office from the registrar of each college/university the student has attended. If the original transcript or diploma is not in English, a certified or notarized literal translation should be attached to the original. These certified translations not coming directly from the institution are to be certified by the Philippine Foreign Service Post. Students applying for doctoral programs must submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
5. We wish to properly assess your application. Please make sure complete official transcripts are being sent directly from your school to the AIIAS Admissions Office. Uncertified photocopies are not acceptable and cannot be used in processing your application.
6. Graduate Evaluation forms (for non-sponsored applicants only) given to two persons, not related to the applicants, who are able to supply the information required. Request that the recommendation forms be sent directly to the Admissions Office of AIIAS. Check with your referees later to be sure the forms were sent.
7. Financial arrangements made to cover fees and tuition. The international student deposits and/or housing deposit are required of all self-sponsored students before their arrival. A sponsored student should request the sponsoring organization to complete the Sponsorship Authorization form and mail it directly to the AIIAS Admissions Office. A non-sponsored student will complete a Declaration of Finances form and return it to us with a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover school expenses.
8. In order to complete the admission process, the application fee, international student deposits and/or housing deposit must be received prior to admission. Upon receipt of the Notification of Assessment (NOA) letter, please wire transfer the money or write a US dollar cheque, payable to AIIAS (for details, visit www.aiias.edu). The cheque should be sent via Registered Mail to the AIIAS Admissions Office. An official acceptance letter will be sent to you when the application process is complete.
9. A completed Housing Application form, when applicable, and when you are academically accepted and financially cleared.
10. Demonstrate English proficiency. Like the majority of International colleges and universities, AIIAS requires students, who did not graduate from a college or graduate program where English was the medium of instruction, to demonstrate their English proficiency on either the TOEFL or Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency. English is an international language and will help you advance in your chosen career. In order to fulfill the English language requirement, all graduate programs require a student to score a minimum of 80% on the Michigan test or 550 on the TOEFL, or a score of 213 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL. We encourage you to work on your English language proficiency before coming to AIIAS. It may be more cost effective to do this preparation in your own country. Nevertheless, we do have an AIIAS English Center that offers three intensive English classes (English I, II, and III) designed to help meet the English language requirement. If you graduated from an English-speaking college/university in a non-English speaking country, please submit a verification letter from your registrar validating English as the medium of instruction.
After you have been academically accepted and financially cleared, the AIIAS Admissions Office will issue the Invitation Letter and/or the Letter of Acceptance. Your housing application will be processed only when you have been accepted to the program and the required admission deposits are settled.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED TO AIIAS ADMISSIONS OFFICE:
For Graduate School
A letter of verification of work experience is required for the following programs:
A. Master of Arts in Education:
Educational experience, normally a minimum of one year, relevant in the area of emphasis is required. Those specializing in Educational Administration will require a minimum of three years educational experience.
B. Education Specialist and Doctor of Philosophy in Education:
Significant educational experience, normally a minimum of two years or three years respectively, relevant to the area of emphasis is required.
FOR AIIAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
A. Master of Divinity:
1. For Non-Religion Graduates: A letter of recommendation from the local church board where the applicant holds membership. Please access the MDiv Evaluation form which is available online.
2. For Master of Ministry Graduates: A letter of verification is required confirming at least two years of ministerial practice after the master’s degree, unless the master’s degree was obtained while in full-time ministry.
B. Master of Arts in Religion:
1. A letter of verification is required normally for a minimum of two years full-time field experience.
C. Master of Theology:
1. A letter verifying four years of appropriate full-time ministerial experience is required.
2. Recommendations by the following, An academic administrative officer or leader of the applicant’s employing organization in the most recent years of employment, and the school from which the applicant received the graduate degree, if other than AIIAS. Please access the Personal Evaluation forms that are available online.
D. Doctor of Ministry:
1. Letters of recommendation from two church administrators with whom the applicant has had a working relationship within the past four years.
2. Submission of a Personal statement of approximately 500 words explaining the student’s purpose for studying the DMin degree.
3. A sample of your research writing done at the graduate level.
4. A letter of verification is required to confirm ordination to the ministry and/or has four years of ministerial experience.
E. Doctor of Philosophy in Religion:
1. A letter of verification is required is required normally for a minimum of four years of full-time appropriate ministerial experience.
2. Recommendations by the following: An academic administrative officer or leader of the applicant’s employing organization in the most recent years of employment, and the school from which the applicant received the graduate degree, if other than AIIAS. Please access the Personal Evaluation forms that are available online.
3. Provision of a Personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining the student’s purpose for seeking the PhD in Religion degree, and his/her philosophical perspective and professional goals.
4. A copy of your MA in Religion thesis, project, or major paper is required.
In order to better serve you and promptly process your application, please take careful note of the following:
1. A completed Application for Admission form, with an application fee of US$50 (for international students), a photocopy of college/university diploma (s), three passport-size photographs and one electronic copy to be sent by e-mail, and a photocopy of your passport showing the date and place of birth.
2. Photocopy of college/university diploma (s) (with certified translation if not in English)
3. Two passport-size (2” x 2”) photographs with white background
3. Photocopy of passport or any government issued identification document (in English).
4. Official transcripts sent directly to the AIIAS Admissions Office from the registrar of each college/university the student has attended. If the original transcript or diploma is not in English, a certified or notarized literal translation should be attached to the original. These certified translations not coming directly from the institution are to be certified by the Philippine Foreign Service Post. Students applying for doctoral programs must submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
5. We wish to properly assess your application. Please make sure complete official transcripts are being sent directly from your school to the AIIAS Admissions Office. Uncertified photocopies are not acceptable and cannot be used in processing your application.
6. Graduate Evaluation forms (for non-sponsored applicants only) given to two persons, not related to the applicants, who are able to supply the information required. Request that the recommendation forms be sent directly to the Admissions Office of AIIAS. Check with your referees later to be sure the forms were sent.
7. Financial arrangements made to cover fees and tuition. The international student deposits and/or housing deposit are required of all self-sponsored students before their arrival. A sponsored student should request the sponsoring organization to complete the Sponsorship Authorization form and mail it directly to the AIIAS Admissions Office. A non-sponsored student will complete a Declaration of Finances form and return it to us with a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover school expenses.
8. In order to complete the admission process, the application fee, international student deposits and/or housing deposit must be received prior to admission. Upon receipt of the Notification of Assessment (NOA) letter, please wire transfer the money or write a US dollar cheque, payable to AIIAS (for details, visit www.aiias.edu). The cheque should be sent via Registered Mail to the AIIAS Admissions Office. An official acceptance letter will be sent to you when the application process is complete.
9. A completed Housing Application form, when applicable, and when you are academically accepted and financially cleared.
10. Demonstrate English proficiency. Like the majority of International colleges and universities, AIIAS requires students, who did not graduate from a college or graduate program where English was the medium of instruction, to demonstrate their English proficiency on either the TOEFL or Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency. English is an international language and will help you advance in your chosen career. In order to fulfill the English language requirement, all graduate programs require a student to score a minimum of 80% on the Michigan test or 550 on the TOEFL, or a score of 213 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL. We encourage you to work on your English language proficiency before coming to AIIAS. It may be more cost effective to do this preparation in your own country. Nevertheless, we do have an AIIAS English Center that offers three intensive English classes (English I, II, and III) designed to help meet the English language requirement. If you graduated from an English-speaking college/university in a non-English speaking country, please submit a verification letter from your registrar validating English as the medium of instruction.
After you have been academically accepted and financially cleared, the AIIAS Admissions Office will issue the Invitation Letter and/or the Letter of Acceptance. Your housing application will be processed only when you have been accepted to the program and the required admission deposits are settled.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED TO AIIAS ADMISSIONS OFFICE:
For Graduate School
A letter of verification of work experience is required for the following programs:
A. Master of Arts in Education:
Educational experience, normally a minimum of one year, relevant in the area of emphasis is required. Those specializing in Educational Administration will require a minimum of three years educational experience.
B. Education Specialist and Doctor of Philosophy in Education:
Significant educational experience, normally a minimum of two years or three years respectively, relevant to the area of emphasis is required.
FOR AIIAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
A. Master of Divinity:
1. For Non-Religion Graduates: A letter of recommendation from the local church board where the applicant holds membership. Please access the MDiv Evaluation form which is available online.
2. For Master of Ministry Graduates: A letter of verification is required confirming at least two years of ministerial practice after the master’s degree, unless the master’s degree was obtained while in full-time ministry.
B. Master of Arts in Religion:
1. A letter of verification is required normally for a minimum of two years full-time field experience.
C. Master of Theology:
1. A letter verifying four years of appropriate full-time ministerial experience is required.
2. Recommendations by the following, An academic administrative officer or leader of the applicant’s employing organization in the most recent years of employment, and the school from which the applicant received the graduate degree, if other than AIIAS. Please access the Personal Evaluation forms that are available online.
D. Doctor of Ministry:
1. Letters of recommendation from two church administrators with whom the applicant has had a working relationship within the past four years.
2. Submission of a Personal statement of approximately 500 words explaining the student’s purpose for studying the DMin degree.
3. A sample of your research writing done at the graduate level.
4. A letter of verification is required to confirm ordination to the ministry and/or has four years of ministerial experience.
E. Doctor of Philosophy in Religion:
1. A letter of verification is required is required normally for a minimum of four years of full-time appropriate ministerial experience.
2. Recommendations by the following: An academic administrative officer or leader of the applicant’s employing organization in the most recent years of employment, and the school from which the applicant received the graduate degree, if other than AIIAS. Please access the Personal Evaluation forms that are available online.
3. Provision of a Personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining the student’s purpose for seeking the PhD in Religion degree, and his/her philosophical perspective and professional goals.
4. A copy of your MA in Religion thesis, project, or major paper is required.
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