Clone of YWAM An Cuan Discipleship Training School Application

Welcome to the Spring 2027 Discipleship Bible School (DBS) Online Registration Form

If you have any questions during the registration process please don’t hesitate to contact us at dbs@ywamancuan.org!

Applying for your DBS with YWAM An Cuan is easy.

Things you’ll need before you start:

1. Start by filling the application form online. [Please note that you will be able to save unfinished applications through the "save" button on the bottom of each page.]

2. In the application form you will need a reference from either a personal connection in YWAM (staff, leader, or fellow YWAMer), or a mature Christian friend. You will need their email address to share on the form. Reference forms will be automatically emailed to the referees once the application is submitted.

3. In this application, there are two sections related to medical health, to be completed by your medical practitioner and yourself. The medical health form for your practitioner can be found after application submission.

4. As part of your application, you will need to submit a police background check. This should be emailed to registrar@ywamancuan.org with the subject line: (APPLICAN'TS NAME) DBS BACKGROUND CHECK. Please note that your application will not be considered complete until this has been received.

5. Once you’ve finished completing your application you will need to pay the registration fee of £35. You can do this through the PayPal link at the end of the application.

6. Applicants from outside of the UK may need to have a visa to train with us. You will need to take the cost of this into consideration and allow plenty of time to complete the application and visa process.

Our online application system is the easiest and quickest way to apply, but if you are somewhere without good internet connection you can contact us and we’ll help you to find a solution.
Required fields
Which DBS are you applying for?

Personal Information
Name of Applicant:

First NameSurname
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Gender:
Country of Birth
Current Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City / StateCountry

Zip Code
Phone
Include Country Code
E-mail
example@example.com
YWAM Location:
Location where you are based (if applicable to you)
Marital Status:
Has your spouse/partner applied for this school?
If not, please comment:
If you're applying as a couple or family, please tell us how you envision the arrangement working. (For example: Will one spouse be the enrolled student while the other cares for children and/or volunteers with the school? Will responsibilities be shared or alternated?) ... Please include any relevant details about children's ages and care needs. For couples without children, please let us know if you anticipate a different arrangement than both spouses attending the school as students.
Please indicate your level of English proficiency:
Other languages and level of proficiency:

Will any children be accompanying you?
Name of 1st Child

Forename(s)Surname
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Gender:
Will additional children be accompanying you?
Name of 2nd child

Forename(s)Surname
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Gender:
Is there any other information about your children that would be helpful for us to know?
Will additional children be accompanying you?

Church Information
Church Affiliation:
Church Leader's Name:

First NameSurname
Church Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City/StateCountry

Postal / Zip Code
Church Leader's Email:
example@example.com
Education Information
Secondary School (Education between 11-18 years old)
Name of Establishment
University/College/Higher or Further Education
Name of Establishment
Qualification Received
List any other training or qualifications you have received:
N/A if this does not apply to you

Work Experience
Position:
Length of Employment:
Briefly describe what your work entails:
N/A if this does not apply to you
Briefly describe other past work experiences:
N/A if this does not apply to you
Gifts and Hobbies

Please indicate your gifts, including any artistic talents, maintenance, or media for example.
Gifts and Hobbies:

Questions
Why are you applying for DBS? Please elaborate as much as possible.
What are your hopes and expectations for yourself during the DBS?
Please describe your faith journey so far.
Please describe your experience of the church or community.
How did you hear about YWAM An Cuan?

Passport Information
Name on Passport
Name as appears on passport
Passport Number
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
City and Country of Birth
ex: London, England
Place of Issue
ex: London, England
Passport Date of Issue

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Passport Date of Expiry

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Have you ever been refused a visa to any country?
If 'Yes', please explain
Upload the passport information page

Important Information
VISA NATIONAL SUPPLEMENT/UK IMMIGRATION

We will advise you on any course of action you should take to obtain a visa (should you need one) only after acceptance. Help or sponsorship will only be given by YWAM to accepted students who have successfully completed the application process.

MEDICAL REFERENCES

All the references are confidential, so they should arrive sealed separately from the main application.
IMPORTANT: the Medical and Doctor reference must arrive in a separate envelope somehow marked that it contains those specific Reports (as only the medical officer on our end is allowed to see it). The first part, the medical report, is completed by you, and the second part is completed by your doctor, who should also receive the first part to mail in with the second.

APPLICATION DUE DATE & PROCESSING PROCEDURE

Applications are usually due at the latest, 4 weeks before the school starts, although enrollment may close as capacity is reached. Only completed applications (i.e. with references and fee paid) are reviewed, and applications are usually processed in order of completion (first come, first serve). Applications may not be reviewed immediately, as the appropriated staff may have other responsibilities (meaning they’re occasionally out of town or on outreach, etc., sometimes for extended periods).

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK & CHILD PROTECTION

YWAM Ireland requires all of its volunteers, students and staff to provide a satisfactory criminal history check due to our Child Protection policy. Towards the end of the application process, the applicant will be provided with a document suggesting how to do this. You may request a copy of our Child Protection policy at any time to review.

Health Questions
Are you presently in good health?
Please list any allergies you have.
N/A if this does not apply to you
Please list any dietary restrictions you have.
N/A if this does not apply to you
Check the boxes that apply to you:
List all the SERIOUS ILLNESS and OPERATIONS you have had in the past. (This means any illness requiring hospital admission, treatment from your doctor for an illness lasting more than one month, or any illness that may have an affect on your health both now and in the future) Please also state the outcome and whether there are any residual problems.
Did you complete childhood vaccines?
Rubella (single dose) or MMR (required)
Please enter the vaccination date
Tetanus (required) or DPT (Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus/combined
Please enter the vaccination date
Hepatitis A (required)
Please enter the vaccination date
Polio (required)
Please enter the vaccination date
List any medications which you take, either on a regular basis, or only when needed and for what illness:
Are there any other current medical limitations for which you are receiving treatment, or which may affect your daily health:
We reserve the right to ask you to have a medical reference completed by a medical doctor (or psychiatrist if appropriate), depending on the advice of our Medical Officer.

The following inquiries are not required and are based on self disclosure. We ask about wellbeing and mental health with the expectation to support our staff and students and have quality communication. If you would rather go over these questions in the interview portion of the application process, please make a point to bring it up.
Do you experienced any of the following on a regular basis:

Other
If yes, please give details
Have you ever received profession counselling/and or psychiatric support? If yes, is there anything that you want us to be aware of.
Is there any other information that will be helpful for us to know as we consider your application?

School Fee Information

This section explains the financial costs of attending this school. Please note that all fees are payable in British Pounds ONLY.

WHAT THE DBS FEES COVER:

Room and Board — covers your accommodation and all meals for the full length of the school, including a few extra days on either end for arrival and departure.

School Costs — covers guest speakers, teaching materials and books, base supplies, special events, local transportation, and University of the Nations registration.

No YWAM staff members receive any income from the school.

OVERALL COST BREAKDOWN:

Application fee: £35

Lecture Phase: £2,740

TOTAL: £2,775 (does not include travel to and from the school or additional visa-related expenses)

In addition to the above, you should allow some money for personal needs, toiletries and leisure.

SUMMARY: Due Date for Payment

Application Fee: £35 non-refundable, payable before submission of application

Room Deposit: £200 non-refundable Room deposit due when acceptance letter is received (Confirms your acceptance of our offer and reserves your room.). **This amount counts towards your total school fee balance.**

Remaining Balance of School Fee: payable during the first week of lecture phase (unless prior arrangements have been made)

COSTS FOR CHILDREN:

Fees for children are based mainly on food costs but also include a nominal amount for utilities.

Age	Cost
0-1	FREE
1-5	20%
6-12	40%
13+	60%

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:

Youth With A Mission is a faith based mission. Therefore, we are open to prayerfully considering applications from those who through unemployment or other circumstances are lacking the total finances. If together with the church, we felt it right that they are to attend the DBS we would work out a financial scheme on an individual basis. Without such an arrangement in place before the school starts, we are unable to accommodate students who do not have their fees in full. Please do not hesitate to contact us if this applies to you.

Please enter the monetary amount you have at the present time towards the school fees
Please enter the amount in £
Please enter the amount still needed for your fees
Please enter the amount in £

Safeguarding
YWAM, as an agency working with children and young people, is exempt from the UK Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and therefore applicants must declare all previous convictions. Police record checks can be made by YWAM to verify information.
Have you ever been cautioned, charged or convicted of a criminal offence in any country, or do you have any cases pending?
If YES, please give details including the nature of the offences and the dates. Please give details of the court(s) where your conviction(s) were heard, the type of offence and sentence(s) received. Could you also give details of the reasons and circumstances that led to the offence(s). Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
I can confirm that I am not barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults
- If needed, I understand that, if I am a UK resident, a check will be made with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and that it is an offence for any person to commence Regulated Activity without first providing a valid DBS Disclosure. If I am an overseas resident, I understand that I will need to provide a police check from my home nation if the position I am appointed to requires it.
- I agree to inform the person within the YWAM base/team responsible for processing applications for Disclosure and Barring Service checks if I am convicted of an offence after I take up any post within YWAM Ireland. I understand that failure to do so may lead to the immediate suspension of my work with children or vulnerable adults and/or the termination of my work/training association with YWAM.
- I agree to inform the person within YWAM responsible for processing applications for the Disclosure and Barring Service if I become the subject of a police and/or a social services/(Children’s Social care or Adult Social Services)/social work department investigation.
- I understand that failure to do so may lead to the immediate suspension of my work with children or vulnerable adults and/or the termination of my work/training and association with YWAM.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Though every effort is made to provide a safe environment, Youth With A Mission (NI) Limited, its agents, employees and volunteer assistants are insured against loss or injury caused by the negligence of Youth With A Mission Limited.

Accordingly in the absence of any negligence or other breach of duty by Youth With A Mission (NI) Limited, participation in a Youth With A Mission (NI) Limited organized programme, event or outreach is entirely at the participant's own risk. Participants are required to have adequate medical insurance for all phases of their involvement with Youth With A Mission (NI) Limited.
Applicant's Signature:
CONSENT FOR TREATMENT – an emergency provision

In the event that I am unable to sign a consent form due to incapacity, I hereby give my consent for any treatment/medical intervention deemed necessary by the attending health care professionals. Whilst YWAM will make every effort to contact my next of kin/emergency contacts, there may be situations where this is not possible. I, therefore, give permission for YWAM to act in my best interests. I recognize that in an emergency situation it is the standard operating procedure to always act in the interest of preserving life.
Applicant's Signature:
COMMITMENT
- I have completed all portions of this application truthfully and to the best of my knowledge, and if accepted by Youth With A Mission (NI) Limited, I will, under God, abide by the spirit, authority and schedule of the programme. I understand that the Discipleship Bible School is a 12 week school, I am making a commitment to its entirety.
- I confirm that I have read the Financial Policy Sheet and understand that payment of my school fees must be made upon or before my arrival at the school (unless prior arrangements have been made).
- I, therefore, undertake to pay all personal expenses during my involvement with Youth With A Mission.
Applicant's Signature:
TERMINATION OF INVOLVEMENT

Youth With A Mission (NI) Limited reserves the right to terminate my involvement with them, if I am found to have misled YWAM in any way or if my conduct is prejudicial to the good running of the school or to the reputation of YWAM. I have read this form and accept the terms set out in it.
Applicant's Signature:

Reference
Do you have a personal connection within YWAM (staff, DTS leader, or fellow YWAMer) who could serve as a reference?
YWAM Reference:

First NameLast Name
Email Address for YWAM reference :
Someone within YWAM who knows you personally — this could be a staff member, DTS leader, or fellow YWAMer
Mature Christian Friend Reference:

First NameLast Name
Email Address (Friend Reference):
example@example.com
Application Fee
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Discipleship Bible School Application Fee
£35.00

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Personal Information

Church Information

Education Information

Work Experience

Gifts and Hobbies

Questions

Passport Information

Important Information

Health Questions

School Fee Information

Safeguarding

Reference

Application Fee*

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Application Fee