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Important
Information
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Age
Requirement:
Minimum age for application is 17. You must turn 17 by
January 19, 2010.
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Acceptance Letter:
The results of your application will
be mailed to you. Keep your acceptance letter to show at the Admissions Office,
on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 8:30 am.
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Classes
Begin:
Classes begin Tuesday, January 19, 2010 and end August 21,
2010.
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Daily
Schedule:
Daily class schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00
noon.
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Classroom
Dress Code:
Men: - Dress Shirt and Tie, Dress Pants or Dress Lavalava.
No Denim, Jeans or Jean material.
Women: - Dresses or Blouses with sleeves and Skirts.
Dress and Skirt length below the knee. No Denim, Jeans or Jean
material. No T-Shirt or tank tops, singlets,halter tops, tube tops.
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Tuition: Tuition for the 2010 school year is $1,500.00 tala
($600.00 USD) and may be paid in full or in installments of $300.00 tala
($120.00 USD) per term.
- If other finacial arrangements are necessary, please contact us and we will be willing to work with you.
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Text
Books:
Text books for Rhema Bible Training Center South Pacific are
borrowed free of charge and are collected at the end of each term.
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Student
Housing:
Student Housting for 2010 school year is $3,000 tala
($1,200.00 USD). A deposit of $200.00 tala (80.00 USD) is required at check-in
and will be refunded at the end of the year. Students may pay for housing in
full at the beginning of the year or in five installments of $600.00 tala ($240.00 USD) due at the begining of each term. Apply for Student Housing on
your application form.
Check-in Date for Student Housing begins
on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 9:00am.
What you will need to bring if
you are staying in Rhema Student Housing:
| Sheets and bedding for single bed and pillow |
Toiletries - shampoo, deoderant, soap,
etc |
| Towels, wash cloths, hand towels,
etc |
Laundry bags or basket |
| Alarm clock |
Clothes for school and hangers |
| Cup, plate, bowl, spoon, knife and
fork |
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| Kettle, iron |
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Meals:
Rhema Bible Training Center has a coffee shop
located on campus which sells lite meals and beverages. There are also many
restaurants within walking distance from the campus. Approximate costs are
$5.00 - $15.00 SAT + per meal
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Passport:
Must be current through the end of the school year
(September 1, 2010)
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Airline
Information:
Four main airlines fly to Samoa.
Polyblue
Airlines - out of Auckland via Tonga, Sydney
Polynesian
Airlines - out of Pago Pago, American Samoa
Air NewZealand - out of Auckland via Tonga and LA
Air Pacific - out of Nadi, Fiji
Student Discounts on
Airfares:
Most Airlines offer a student discount (usually an age limit
applies). Please enquire with your local travel agency when purchasing tickets.
In most cases you may use your Rhema Bible Training Center Acceptance Letter as
proof of enrollment.
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Banks:
There are three main banks operating in Samoa -
Australia New Zealand Bank (ANZ) - Phone (685) 69999
Westpac - Phone (685) 20000
National Bank of
Samoa - Phone (685) 26766
Savings and Checking accounts are easily
available upon application at any of the banks.
Western Union has an
office in downtown Apia - Phone (685) 25623
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Money and
Exchange Rates:
Local currency is Samoan Tala (SAT)
Approximate Cash
Exchange Rates (Note: Exchange rates change daily.)
| USA |
$1.00 |
= |
$2.50 SAT |
| AUS |
$1.00 |
= |
$1.70 SAT |
| NZ |
$1.00 |
= |
$1.20 SAT |
| FIJI |
$1.00 |
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$1.30 SAT |
| PNG |
$1.00 |
= |
$0.80 SAT |
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| VANUATU |
$100.00 |
= |
$1.80 SAT |
| TAHITI |
$1.00 |
= |
Exchange before arrival |
| SOLOMON |
$1.00 |
= |
Exchange before arrival |
| NCAL |
$1.00 |
= |
Exchange before arrival |
| TONGA |
$1.00 |
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$1.20 SAT |
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You will not be able to work under your student visa status. You must bring
sufficient funds to meet all your financial needs during the school
year.
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Summary
of School Fees:
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SAT |
USD |
| Tuition |
$1,500.00 |
$600.00 |
| Book Fees Borrow Books |
FREE |
FREE |
| Student Housing Fees |
$3,000.00 |
$1,200.00 |
| Student Housing Deposit |
$200.00 |
$80.00 |
| Immigration Fees (Samoa Passport
Holders) |
None |
None |
| Immigration 3 year Student Visa |
$300.00 |
$120.00 |
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Shopping:
Apia Town Center is a 5 minute easy stroll from
Rhema campus and offers a wide variety of shops, grocery stores and
restaurants.
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Transport:
Taxi to Town Center from Rhema - $3.00
SAT
Taxi to / from Airport from Rhema - $50.00 SAT
Buses run regularly
in front of Rhema Campus. Bus fare to town $0.60 sene
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Health:
There are no immunization requirments for
Samoa.
There are two main Hospitals located on Island -
The National
Hospital - Government Operated
MedCen Hospital - Private
Hospital
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Climate:
Tropical year round. Average temperatures 26 - 30
C or 80 - 90 F.
Rainy Season : November - February
Dry Season : March -
October
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Laundry:
There is a laundromat opposite Rhema Campus, open
7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday to Saturday. Cost per machine is $22.00 SAT ($9.30 USD) for
wash and dry. Total per year estimate for wash and dry is $1,320.00 SAT ($530.00
USD), two loads per week.
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2010 School Calendar
Rhema Bible Training
Center |
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January 17 |
Student Housing Opens for Check-in |
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January
20 |
School
Begins |
Orientation |
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January
20 |
February 17 |
1st Term |
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February18 |
February 27 |
Seminar 1 |
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March
02 |
March 27 |
2nd Term |
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March 30 |
April
03 |
Seminar 2 |
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April
06 |
April
17 |
Holiday |
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April 20 |
May 15 |
3rd Term |
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May 18 |
May 22 |
Seminar 3 |
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May 25 |
June 19 |
4th Term |
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June 22 |
June 26 |
Seminar 4 |
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June 29 |
July 10 |
Holiday |
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July 13 |
July 24 |
Seminar 5 & 6 |
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July 27 |
August 21 |
5th Term |
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August 22 |
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Graduation |
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Holidays will also be observed: |
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