Our Tuition
Program costs for Oak Life's School of Orphan Care are comparable to other three and six-month, international courses. Check it out!
Program Costs
Choose your Experience:
Length: 3 months
The majority of your 3 months are spent in intensive study, culturally integrating and getting to know the local area and its orphanages. Your final month will involve a hands-on project, specific to your service strengths, that will benefit the kids of one of the homes.
This program will teach you the skills you need to work with children of trauma, and give you a taste of international social work.
The total cost for the 3-month certification program is:
$3,750 USD
(+$150 Deposit*)
which is equal to
$1,300 USD per month
*The deposit is due upon acceptance of your application. The remaining tuition is due 2 weeks prior to your arrival.
Room and Board
3 Meals a Day
Course Fees
Course Books
Orphanage Project Expenses
Transportation
Small Medical Expenses
Length: 3 months
Beginning with a vacation excursion, the majority of your second 3 months are spent putting into practice what you have learned. You will be placed in a local orphanage and given certain responsibilities and projects depending on your particular gifting and skill set.
At the end of this period, qualifying students will be recommended for permanent placement at an orphanage of their choosing.
The total cost for the 3-month advanced placement program is:
$2,150 USD
(+$150 Deposit*)
which is equal to
$767 USD per month
*The deposit is due upon acceptance of your application. The remaining tuition is due 2 weeks prior to your arrival.
Room and Board
3 Meals a Day
Orphanage Project Expenses
Transportation
Vacation Excursion
Small Medical Expenses