Riverside Farm Institute offers five adult education programmes which are ideal for Christian school leavers interested in learning practical ways of earning a living or reaching out to people in their communities.
Riverside Farm Institute began in 1974 when the then owner Dr Foster invited Wildwood Sanitarium and Hospital in the US to send a group of pioneer medical and educational missionaries. Since then there have been American missionaries at Riverside. Riverside is now a multicultural hub represented by volunteer missionaries and workers from three continents and six different countries.
Riverside Farm Institute currently runs medical missionary outreach programmes, a lifestyle centre, a farm and several small-scale industries. The institute is a supporting ministry working in co-operation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its mission is four-fold: to train, evangelise, serve the community and be self-sustaining. The Institute is a member of two international organisations - Outpost Centers International and Adventist Laymen's Services & Industries.
Course details
Riverside Farm Institute runs the following courses:-
Except for the nutrition seminar which lasts one week, all programmes are four months courses. Separate dormitories are available for male and female students, and there is a clinic and a library on campus.
Application process
Prospective students should apply by completing and submitting an application form. Further details and down-loadable application forms are available on the Riverside Farm Institute website. After applying, qualifying students are informed by letter of their acceptance. A non-refundable deposit of K200,000 secures a study place. The balance of the tuition fees is payable on arrival. Students wishing to study Evangelism or take the Lifestyle Educator course also need a recommendation letter from their pastor or church.
Foreign students should contact the Education department at least four months prior to the start of their chosen course as they will need to apply for a study permit. More information is available on the Riverside Farm Institute website.
Current fees
Except for the Nutrition Seminar, courses last four months and fees include accommodation, tuition and meals. All fees are subject to change, errors and omissions excepted.
Cost for self-sponsored Zambians:
Scientific gardening, K1,020,000
Tailoring, K1,300,000
Lifestyle Educator, K1,100,000
Evangelism, K900,000
Nutrition (5 day course), K160,000
Cost for sponsored Zambians:
Scientific gardening, K1,120,000
Tailoring, K1,400,000
Lifestyle, Educator K1,200,000
Evangelism, K1,000,000
Nutrition (5 day course), K200,000
Cost for students coming from abroad:
Scientific gardening, US$700
Tailoring, US$700
Lifestyle Educator, US$700
Evangelism, US$700
Nutrition (5 day course) US$700
If you have any queries, contact the Education Secretary Mr Mutaka using the contact details on the right. Or download the online application form to submit your application.
Directions
From Lusaka, drive south along Kafue Road towards Chirundu. Crossing Kafue River bridge, keep straight for about 500m after the police checkpoint. Turn off to the left at the large Riverside Farm Institute sign. You will reach the gate after 3 kilometres.
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