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Date: January 9- April 3, 2027 (12 weeks = 84 days**)  

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Our aim is to develop and equip the believer to serve in their communities as well as in their local church. The courses involve in-depth Bible teaching as well as practical discipleship. Resident and guest speakers provide daily lectures and offer practical instruction and an international experience.

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• Daily lectures are in English. Between 15 and 20 hours of lectures per week. 

• Small family atmosphere (Capacity for 35 students).

• Spanish language course included.

• Four-day mid-term break (travel weekend).

• Participation in local outreaches and community building (Spanish churches, children’s work, volunteer jobs, fellowship with locals).

• Coursework includes Bible reading, writing assignments, daily work duties, and leadership development.

• Courses we have offered in the past: Getting to Know the Book, On Prayer, Hosea, Biblical Worship, Judges, Building a Healthy Mind, Peter's Epistles, Biblical Wisdom, Apologetics, Missions, Basic Christian Doctrine, and others. 

 

Course Fees: €5,890
Includes tuition, deposit, room, board, student day trips, and laundry. Each student is responsible for all of their travel expenses.  If you desire more information on our Bible School program please get in touch with us. 

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November 2, 2026 update-  There are a couple of spots available!   Apply today!

 

Already applied? If your online application portal shows "Place reserved" but you have not yet heard from us, please check your spam folder. Some acceptance letters have unfortunately been misdirected there.

For any questions or concerns, please contact us directly at office@riovida.org.

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** IMPORTANT VISA INFORMATION

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If you are a non-EU/EEA national from a visa-exempt country, you are permitted to spend up to 90 days within the Schengen area for tourism or short-term study within any rolling 180-day period. If your stay does not exceed 90 days and you do not intend to return to the Schengen zone during the remainder of that 180-day window, you do not require a pre-arranged visa. However, any time spent in Europe during the 3 months preceding your arrival at Rio Vida will count toward this cumulative 90-day limit.

 

For instance, students who attend the Fall term at Taurenhof in Austria and transition directly to Rio Vida for the Winter term will exceed the visa-free limit and must apply for a visa, which we recommend requesting through the Austrian authorities.

 

Please note that combining Bible School programs can complicate the visa process. We advise against attending the Kingfisher Fall Bible School in Greece prior to Rio Vida’s Winter Bible School, as students attempting this itinerary have frequently faced visa denials from both Greek and Spanish consular authorities.

 

Additionally, citizens of countries that do not have a visa-waiver agreement with the EU—including many nations across Asia and Africa—must secure a valid Schengen visa prior to arrival for the entire duration of their stay. Because current consular policies present significant challenges for students from these regions securing student visas for Rio Vida, we recommend exploring Bible school programs hosted in alternative countries.

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