Columbia Bible College offers Cert in QUEST, a certificate in Upgrading/upskilling programme in Abbotsford, Canada. The programme runs for 8 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 14,075 per year (CAD 14,075 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Upgrading/upskilling
Duration: 8 months
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 14,075 / year
International tuition: CAD 14,075 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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QUEST is an eight-month gap-year program combining academic study, wilderness adventure, and Christian formation, running from early September to late April. It includes 25 college-level credits covering Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Spiritual Formation, Healthy Relationships, Leadership, and Christian Decision Making. Alongside coursework, students complete more than 35 days of outdoor adventure activity, including backpacking, canoeing, canyoneering, caving, snowboarding and skiing, snowshoeing, winter camping, cross-country skiing, and rock climbing. The program is structured around small cohort groups with a high leader-to-student ratio for ongoing mentorship, and offers an optional cross-cultural service trip to locations such as Costa Rica or Rwanda. Students complete the program on campus and graduate with a QUEST Certificate. It is designed for students taking a gap year before further study, combining academic credit, outdoor skill-building, and community life in a single cohort-based year.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must be at least 17 years old, a Christian who demonstrates a willingness to grow in discipleship, and willing to agree to Columbia's Student Community Commitments. Applicants must hold a Canadian or US high school diploma with a minimum 60% average across their top five grade 11-12 classes, three of which must be academic courses, and must demonstrate the potential for academic and community success at Columbia. The application requires an online form, transcripts, two non-family references, and a $50 application fee.
