Bible School
DetailsWe offer two main Bible school programs – full year and summer. The full year program is from September to May and it covers our complete survey of the Bible. Within the full year program we have the spring term and winter term. You can apply for these individually, however we recommend committing to the full school year to enjoy the program continuity and community experience. Students who choose to sign up for the winter term only often end up changing their mind and adding on spring term. This is not a problem but for those outside of the European Union, you will have to purchase an additional visa.
The Summer Bible School happens in July and it is a stand alone program.
The basketball season goes from September to March. However students playing basketball are encouraged to attend the full year Bible school course (September to May). Basketball outreaches and even some other basketball related opportunities will carry on into the spring for those keen on keeping up their game.
FULL YEAR BIBLE SCHOOL
2026 – 2027
September 18 – May 28
125 000 SEK
*full year students save 8 775 SEK on spring school!
WINTER TERM
2026 – 2027
September 18 – March 19
98 000 SEK
SPRING TERM
2026
April 4 – May 29
35 075 SEK
2027
April 3 – May 28
35 775 SEK
SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL
2026
June 28 – July 17
13 250 SEK
2027
June 27 – July 16
13 500 SEK
Details
The course fees include tuition, lodging, three daily meals, Internet access, laundry, printed materials, books, outdoor adventure retreats, outreach week, and use of the Holsby facilities including our new gymnasium and multi-purpose center. Fees quoted are payable by bank wire or personal check. Students will receive more information concerning these payment options once they have been accepted.
*Mission Trips
There are several two-week optional mission trip opportunities at the end of Winter Bible School. Keep this in mind when making travel plans.
For our Swedish students
Specialpris för elever folkbokförda i Sverige: du betalar endast hälften av ovannämnda priser som inkluderar mat och logi (*gäller inte sommar Bibelskola). Kontakta oss för detaljer på office@holsby.org.
Application Details
We welcome applications and inquiries year round. There are no specific academic prerequisites for attending Holsby. Acceptance is based on the student’s application and references. Applicants must be 18 years of age (or within three months of their 18th birthday) at the beginning of the full year course.
After prayerfully considering Holsby Bible School, please submit your application using our convenient online application. There will be a nonrefundable application fee of 200 SEK. The Holsby registrar will contact you when we have received your completed application and references.
Upon acceptance, you will receive an acceptance letter. You will then need to pay a non-refundable deposit fee (ca 10% of tuition). Once you have paid the deposit your place will be reserved. By the end of the first week of school you will need to pay the remaining tuition fees. Calculate your fees based on your chosen Bible school course (current exchange rates).
If you have any further questions about the application process, please email us at office@holsby.org.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept students applying from Africa and South Asia due to immigration issues.
Application Deadline
European Applicants
Residents of the EU may apply to Holsby Bible School up to seven days prior to the start of the Bible school course.
Non-European Applicants
To ensure adequate processing time for the student residence permit applications, we need to receive applications from non-Europeans no later than two months before the start of school. This means the middle of July for those applying for the September start. It is very important for non-European applicants to pay close attention to all emails and follow the instructions from our registrar‘s office. We have experienced that it can be very challenging for students to plan their travel when they apply late and haven’t yet heard back from the Migration board concerning their visa approval.
Visitor Residence Permit
All non-Europeans staying in Sweden longer than three months must apply for and receive a visitor residence permit (commonly called a visa) before entering Sweden. You can only apply for the residence permit AFTER receiving an acceptance letter from Holsby and paying your deposit.
As soon you have received an acceptance letter and paid your deposit, we will send you further instruction on how to apply for your visa.