Admissions

Application Form

An application form may be requested from the ICP administration offices. Contact Mrs. C. Janse or Mrs. E. Heymans telephonically at 27 11 827 7611 or email to studentadmin@icp.org.za.

You can also download the application form by clicking on the image below:

Application Form 09

Completed application forms must be posted to: ICP, PO Box 15040, Lambton, South Africa, 1414.

 

When can I apply?

Applications open 15 November and the closing date for the BA degree,  B Psych degree, Post-Graduate Bridging Course and Advance Counselling Course is 31 January.

Students applying for the Basic Christian Counselling Course may apply for enrollment in the 1st semester (closing date 31 January) or for enrollment in the 2nd semester for selected subjects (closing date 15 June).

 

International Student Requirements

  • International students residing inside the RSA must be in possession of a valid study permit.
  • International students residing inside the RSA must have proof of medical cover.
  • All international students must have received at least a score of 6 on the IELTS English Language Proficiency test (contact your nearest British Council for more information).
  • International students residing outside of the RSA must pay an annual levy (non-refundable) upon registration in addition to their study fees:
    R2 000.00 for students on the African Continent,
    and R10 000-00 for students from other continents.

 

Payment Procedure

  • Enclosed with each application form must be a non-refundable application fee of R250 in order for the application to be processed.
  • Upon notification of acceptance by the ICP a non-refundable registration fee of 50% of the total first semester fees is payable.
  • Final first semester fees are payable no later than 15 April.
  • 50% of the second semester fees must be paid no later than 30 June.
  • Final second semester fees are payable no later than 31 August.
  • International students must pay the full study year’s fees in advance (upon registration).
  • Additional costs incurred by the ICP as a result of students studying outside of the RSA will be for the students’ account.
  • Note: study fees cannot be carried over from one study year to the next.

 

Other fees relevant for Prospective Students

  • Application fee: An application fee of R250 is required
  • Academic Credit application fee: If student does an academic credit application  (see Academic Credit Application) a fee of R150 is required
  • Textbooks: Please note that the study material including study letters, manuals and DVD’s are included in the course fees, but that for some subjects prescribed textbooks have to be purchased by the student.

 

Cancellation Procedure

  • Students who wish to cancel any or all subjects must do so officially in writing.
  • It is the students' responsibility to confirm with the ICP that their cancellation was received.
  • Students who cancel all of their subjects will be charged a cancellation fee of R250 payable immediately.
  • Students who cancel first semester subjects before 15 April of the study year will remain liable for 50% of the cancelled subjects’ fees.
  • Students who cancel first semester subjects after 15 April of the study year will remain liable for 100% of the cancelled subjects’ fees.
  • Students who cancel second semester subjects after 15 April and before 31 July of the study year will remain liable for 50% of the cancelled subjects’ fees.
  • Students who cancel second semester subjects after 31 July of the study year will remain liable for 100% of the cancelled subjects’ fees.
  • Financial obligations other than subject fees will not be affected by the cancellation of subjects.

 

Academic Credit Applications

The Institute of Christian Psychology considers awarding credits for equivalent studies completed at accredited higher education institutions.  In the following cases credits will not be granted: if the content of the completed qualification is dated and/or if the qualification represents non-equivalent studies.  If you want to apply for academic credit you must obtain the relevant application form from the ICP administrative office and follow the credit application procedure. Every credit application must include the following: R 150-00 application fee, an application letter, certified copies of complete academic records, topic lists for relevant subjects, lists of prescribed textbooks, as well as assessment information.