Thank you for your interest in our ETK (English for The Kingdom) program.  The purpose of this program is to equip you with English for Bible knowledge, evangelism, and service. Our goal is that when you complete the ETK, you will have an increased ability to communicate about the Word of God and His love for the world.

All participants must be 18 on the day the ETK begins. There is limited housing space for families. Participants should already have an advanced beginner level of English to fully benefit from this intensive program.

Payments and Fees:

YWAM VA's courses have a pricing scale based on the nation in which a participant lives. This variable pricing allows us to make the courses more accessible to everyone.
Total course costs* for the September 2025 ETK:
For participants from... 
"A Nations" - $3000 
"B Nations" - $2500
"C Nations" - $2000

*Prices do not include the $40 registration fee

Use this website to determine the category of the nation where you live:
https://uofn.edu/nation-category-list

There is a non-refundable $40 registration fee.  You will not be required to pay this fee to start the application process. The fee needs to be paid before your application is reviewed for acceptance into the program.  If for some reason you attend a different semester the registration fee will transfer for 1 year.

The complete payment for the ETK must be made on or before the first day of the program.  Payments can be made on your online portal, or in cash when you arrive.  If you pay your ETK registration by phone, do NOT select the "Give" tab in the Church Center App. This is only used for other types of donations to YWAM.
Please open your registration portal, find the ETK under the "Events" tab and continue your registration to make payments correctly.

Participants will be required to purchase health insurance for the complete time of the program.