A SCIM term is an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills to be considered as a qualified teacher of the DCI Global programs.
The upcoming term will be offered online.
SCIM will offer four programs per year. Each session will build on previous sessions and include new material.
To participate in a SCIM term, an individual must:
– Complete and submit the application form
– Be selected for the program
– Make full payment by payment date if you receive the Letter of Acceptance.
SCIM terms are planned for four sessions a year. It will take about 4 years to complete the 12 foundational levels of DCI Global teacher training and Diamond Mining modules of the program.
Geshe Michael Roach and selected DCI teachers will lead all classes. Geshe Michael Roach will teach a significant portion of the classes during the term.
The SCIM program classes are presented as training and preparation to teach courses offered by DCI Global and are derived from the teachings of ancient asian wisdom, with primary emphasis on the teachings of Master Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419).
All applicants will be evaluated and considered for admission. SCIM observes a code of ethics which will be expected of all students and included as part of the training.
The SCIM terms prepare each individual to be considered as potential teaching candidates in the worldwide programs of DCI Global. Once a student has graduated from three SCIM terms, they may begin to seek teaching opportunities with DCI Global and its worldwide partners. It is, however, the prerogative of DCI Global and its worldwide partners, reserving all rights to decide whether or not to accept teacher trainees as teaching interns or for any other opportunities.
A SCIM term is the beginning of training in teaching DCI Global principles. Successful graduation from a required number of SCIM terms make an individual eligible to apply to DCI Global for teaching opportunities.
Yes! Our current terms take place online with translation available for different languages, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese and Russian.
We will release details of other SCIM programs in additional locations when they become available in the future.
SCIM terms are planned to build on one another and continue indefinitely into the future. To receive a degree from SCIM, a student must attend all terms.
After application closes, the SCIM Admissions Committee will evaluate and select applicants for admission. (This process usually takes some time, so we appreciate your patience).
SCIM will let you know in writing or via e-mail whether you have been accepted, and ask you to pay your tuition. After the tuition has been paid, SCIM will send you your Confirmation of Enrollment. At this point we recommend you to make necessary arrangements to your schedule for a full-time commitment to the program.
The cost of the program is USD 3,300.
Small amount of financial aid may be available to qualified applicants
There are discounts available if you plan to attend several terms. Please get in contact with us for more information at admissions@sedonacollegeinternational.com
There is a limited amount of Financial Aid available to qualified applicants. Please contact our admissions team at admissions@sedonacollegeinternational.com if you are in need of Financial Aid. We invite you to work on your ethical behavior, please do not ask for financial aid if you have the means to get the resources.
In case of any cancellations, there is a cancellation fee of 45.5% within 45 days before the event and 90.9% within 30 days before the event. After the event starts there are no refunds.
All applicants will be given fair evaluation for admission. The SCIM Academic Sessions are rigorous 14-day periods with a heavy schedule of learning and training. We strongly recommend that all applicants consider whether they are in strong enough physical and mental condition for the AS, so that they can focus on learning during this period of time.
The price is the same as that of the Legacy program, which is $3,300. However, there are discounts that can apply to you:
For Returning teacher trainees sign up 2025 discount:
- Attended 3 times in a row: 300 USD off
- Attended 6 times in a row: 495 USD off
We will try to group you with others who has signed up the same courses so you can apply for special arrangement to avoid the clash and still be able to complete the term.
Yes, if we have at least one group in your local timezone.
STEP offers you more time to digest and practice what you have learned in the morning classes, and also with the gamification system built into the platform, you will enjoy an experience of learning and having fun. We have also designed the Seed Partner mechanism and the online study zoom room to provide a learning community for you. If the morning On-Stage Workshop does not work for you, you may also be grouped into the night On-Stage Workshop based on what you have chosen in the registration form.
STEP enables you to work and take care of your family and personal life during the term and also apply what you have learned in daily life to deepen your understanding and strengthen your practice of the Seeds System. STEP covers 4 weeks in length, and logging seed partner activities will be compulsory to ensure successful completion of the program.
You can see the schedule for our upcoming SCIM 2025 STEP L11 by CLICKING HERE.
Live classes will be the Meditation, DCIG LifeTool, Diamond Mining, On-Stage Workshop, and Mentor Meeting.
We will also provide recordings of the Meditation, DCIG LifeTool Classes, and Diamond Mining for you to adjust to your schedule and get access to learning the content.
Please note that On-Stage Workshop, Mentor Meeting and Oral Quiz are compulsory to attend for your graduation. However, there is opportunity to arrange night time On-Stage Workshop with your group Assistant Professor.
The submission of each set of PMC and Homework is on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 8pm Beijing time (GMT +8) after you learn the 3 LifeTools on Saturday. For example, on Sunday 8pm Beijing time (GMT +8) you need to submit LifeTool 1 PMC and homework, on Monday same time you need to submit LifeTool 2 PMC and homework, on Tuesday same time you need to submit LifeTool 3 PMC and homework.
We want this to allow you more time to digest the content.
Yes. The On-Stage Workshop will be in individual and group presentation format and attendance is compulsory.
The passing criteria are mainly the same with the Legacy program; however, to graduate from STEP, you will need to complete 100% Seed Partner Homework every day.
The year, we will have 4 sessions:
1. Legacy Program 2025 L07 (20 Feb 2025 – 07 March 2025 (Phoenix Time); 21 Feb 2025 – 08 March 2025 (Beijing Time))
2. STEP 2025 L11 (April 11 – May 10 (Phoenix Time); April 12 – May 11 (Beijing Time))
3. Legacy Program 2025 AL05 (August 20 – September 04 (Phoenix time); August 21 – September 05 (Beijing time))
4. STEP 2025 L01 (October 02 – 23 (Phoenix time); October 03 – 24 (Beijing time))
There will be two modules in SCIM 2025 Programs:
– DCI Global Teacher Training
– Diamond Mining Training
(Both modules are compulsory. On top of the DCI Global Teacher Training content, DCI Global students are required to complete the additional Diamond Mining classes on how to extract DCI Global LifeTools from ancient texts of Asia)
Applications must be submitted no later than:
1. STEP L11 2025 March 24th
2. Legacy Program AL05 2025 June 6th
3. STEP L1 2025 September 1st
A participant who graduates from a term will be equipped with the necessary skills and tools to become a DCI Global teacher trainee and eventually DCI Global teacher when they fulfill the requisites.
The curriculum of the SCIM program is divided into “Four Legs of the Table”:
– Leg #1 Content: A strong foundation in the DCIG System & Ancient Sources. Mastering the essentials of the DCI Level that teachers need to teach the guests of DCI Global programs.
– Leg #2 Presentation and teaching skills: Being a confident, clear and inspiring speaker. Knowing how to engage the audience and present the content expertly.
– Leg #3 Professionalism and ethics: Being an ethical and admirable example for others. Learning and following the appropriate behavior of being a DCI Global teacher and create a culture of adhering to these principles.
– Leg #4 Production and business: Knowing how to produce a successful event.
To graduate from SCIM, a participant must attend 100% of the classes and deliver 100% of the assignments, pass the quizzes and final examination; fulfill the graduation criteria.
Depending on application, we will assign a translator for each major language.
All information in your application will be kept strictly confidential, except for approved use by SCIM/DCIG staff, administrators, and health professionals.
SCIM states that participants are NOT authorized or allowed to make personal recordings of teaching sessions.