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FTBM is able to apply this significantly lower rate thanks to our partners and supporters who give generously to make tuition affordable to students.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Are the degrees accredited by the state?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f8f7f1″ background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Our degrees are not accredited by the state but all our degrees are recognized within our partnership network, including over 90 seminaries worldwide.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I don’t have a computer. How can I study online?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f8f7f1″ background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The student portal is accessible via tablet and smartphone. Moreover, we have a computer lab at our headquarter where you can sit and use the available computers.<\/p>\n See here<\/a> for the address of FTBM with our opening hours.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is the process of admission to FTBM?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f8f7f1″ background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The first step is to apply. Click here<\/a> to begin the application process.<\/p>\n The second step is to register for one of our programs. Click here<\/a> to register for one of our programs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do I still have to go through Admissions if I choose the Non-Degree program?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f8f7f1″ background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Yes, anyone who wants to enroll must first be admitted to the seminary. You can click <\/span>here<\/a> to visit the process for admissions. <\/span><\/p>\n For more information contact us by e-mail at info.ftbm@mail.com or by phone at +261 34 99 204 07.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do I still have to go through Admissions if I choose the Audit program?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f8f7f1″ background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Yes, anyone who wants to enroll must first be admitted to the seminary. However, you will not have to submit any recommendation letters. You can click <\/span>here<\/a> to visit the process for admissions. <\/span><\/p>\n For more information contact us by e-mail at info.ftbm@mail.com or by phone at +261 34 99 204 07.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How does an online course work?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.18.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f8f7f1″ background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The student gets a login and password to access the student portal. On this portal, the student has the possibility to:<\/p>\n\n
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