DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING SCHOOL

Discipleship Training School (DTS)

The YWAM Canberra Discipleship Training School (DTS) is your launch pad into life and ministry. DTS is a 6-month program blending classroom learning, small group activities, personal reflection, practical service, and community living. The course begins with a 3-month lecture phase and concludes with a 3-month cross-cultural practical outreach. Most people find DTS to be the most intense growth period of their lives!

NEXT INTAKES BEGIN Jan 19th (FADTS) AND July 5th (GSDTS), 2026!

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DTS application form

What is DTS??

Watch the video below to find out more

FRONTIER ADVENTURE DTS

LECTURE PHASE
(January 12 - April 5)
- Weekly national or international speakers
- Classroom learning
- Small group processing times
- One-on-one discipleship
- Corporate prayer and worship
- Practical service

OUTREACH PHASE
(April 6 - June 19)
- Cross cultural ministry experience
- National/ International travel
- Partner with established ministries nationally or internationally
- Includes thorough debrief and processing time
- Graduation, Friday, June 20

COMMUNITY LIVING WITHIN A MISSIONAL COMMUNITY

GUIDANCE FROM SEASONED STAFF AND GUEST SPEAKERS

Course breakdown

CourseFees

$2900 (lecture phase)

$4000 (outreach phase)

This includes full board (food, accommodation, Wi-Fi, etc.) and tuition, as well as team outreach costs.

The Certificate III in Discipleship (10802NAT) is an approved vocational training course; trainees could be eligible to apply for Youth Allowance or AusStudy.

All fees listed here are approximations and are subject to change - especially for the outreach phase, so please enquire with us for the most up to date pricing.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For international students, you must have submitted your complete application to us at least 30 days before the school starts, in order to ensure your Australian entry Visa has been processed and is ready for your arrival.