True education is missionary training. Every son and daughter of God is called to be a missionary; we are called to the service of God and our fellow men; and to fit us for this service should be the object of our education. {MH 395.1}

Who is this school for?
It is especially for young people graduated from high school and higher, who are looking for their place in life and would like to be actively involved in medical mission work for the church. We have students between the ages 18 and 30ties, mostly single Adventists and, in special cases we accept couples without children. Our school is international. We have had more than one hundred students from many different countries like: Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Spain, USA, Turkmenistan, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Canada etc. The capacity of the school is for 12 young ladies and 12 young gentlemen.

What do we teach?
There are two main areas – spiritual and medical. We deepen our understanding of the fundamental principles of our faith. We study the Scriptures, and teach how to give Bible studies, how to know God’s will, and principles of True education. Then in the health areas, there are subjects such as massage, hydrotherapy, natural remedies, physiology, anatomy, and how to give health talks. A more specific description of the classes can be found in the school handbook.

In which language do we teach?
In the first half of the year we teach English (two hours daily) with an American lecturer, in order to learn all of the other subjects in the English language during the next half of the year. Some of our teachers are invited from abroad.
When do classes start, how long is the school year, and how much does it cost?
Each school year starts in the first part of September and lasts until the first part of August. Tuition, housing, and food for the following year cost is $3,500 (Western Countries). For applicants from Eastern Europe and similar countries: please contact us for individual arrangements and special discount due to economical situation in your country. (If your heart burns seriously for God and you have a sense that you are called in to this work of the last hour of history please contact us anyway.)

Who are we and what does one day at the school look like?
Our institution is a part of an international operation called OCI (Outpost Centers International). Our school was established in 1999 by Herghelia Sanitarium, which is intimately related to us. We have a long-term agreement of cooperation with Loma Linda University, in the USA. Our school is in the middle of Romania among the lovely Carpathian hills, about 20 kilometers away from the large town of Tirgu Mures.
One of the principles of this organization is to support the church with mission activities without putting a financial burden on it. For this reason our school, besides study hours, has a mission and work program. So our morning starts with a short morning altar before the breakfast, which is at 7:00 am. At 8:00 we go to school and for our first class we study the Bible. After the first half-year of English, we study different medical or spiritual subjects. Besides that, students work in a variety of departments such as sanitarium, kitchen, sewing, peanut butter production, and bakery. We mill our own flour. Also we work on the farm and in the greenhouses. Sunday afternoon everyone participates in mission activities.

What can the students expect to gain during their time at Herghelia?
At the end of the year, successful graduates will obtain a "Lifestyle Educator" certificate. The school provides a basic education and practical experience in two main areas where, later on, they can deepen their education.
- Thanks to the contact with the sanitarium and related subjects, a student can become a therapist in this kind of setting.
- Those who have a talent in public speaking will receive a good foundation to be a true lifestyle educator.

Where can the graduates find work after school?
Every year we receive calls from different parts of the globe. I will mention at least a few graduates. Three of them became health temperance leaders on the Union level. One girl served in an Indian orphanage repeatedly. Some work in sanitariums in the Ukraine and Norway and some here in Romania. Others work in a vegetarian restaurant in Hungary… Besides this, there is a very important ministry in home churches where our graduates can be actively involved in health programs with the church. We promote Health Expos and a network of Health Club projects.

Where can you contact us for more information or for an application?
CSMPR/Herghelia Institute, O.P. Ceuasu, 547 144 jud. Mures, Romania
tel./fax: 0040/265/324 011;
Mail: school@herghelia.org, prikler@herghelia.org
Web: www.herghelia.org/school

Calendar
For the next school year we will do selection of new students in the month of July. Whoever is interested can download the application, and then send it back to us by e-mail. If possible, you are more than welcome to spend a week with us as a prospective applicant to our school.

In His service,
Ludo Prikler, school director

1. Application
2. English Reference Letter
3. English Test
4. Herghelia Handbook
5. Most Frequent Complains
6. Romania Reference Letter
7. School Guidlines
8. Self-Government Mirror