Why Sonoma?

About Sonoma Adventist College

Sonoma College is founded in a rural setting surrounded by nature. It is a peaceful and serene environment a healthy distance away from the city that allows students to focus on their education within a campus environment but yet with easy access to the city each week. 

The campus has in built student accommodation for male and female students as well as married student quarters.

A large field for sports activities, a farm, library, and classrooms are spread across a lush green campus.

Sonoma Adventist College programmes are accredited by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST).

Sonoma Adventist College is also accredited by the Adventist Accreditation Association (AAA) which is a part of the larger worldwide Adventist Church body that is responsible for the accreditation of Adventist Institutions worldwide.

Sonoma is affiliated with Pacific Adventist University and offers the Advanced Diploma in Ministry, the Advanced Diploma of Business, the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).

Sonoma Adventist College currently mirrors the graduate attributes of Pacific Adventist University which are as follows:
  1. Knowledgeable and skilled in their field of study.
  2. Critical thinkers with strong reasoning abilities who are skilled at identifying, gathering, evaluating and using information.
  3. Effective oral and written communicators who are able to successfully collaborate with others.
  4. Committed to exemplary personal and professional ethical standards.
  5. Focused on service and who value every person as created in the image of God
  6. Committed to following Jesus Christ.

What Our Students Have To Say

Amanama Titipune

BS 1

As a first year student I’ve noticed that the activities that are organized involves everyone. “No student is left behind.”

Benina Iscah

EP 3

I like my stay here in Sonoma. What interests me the most, is the extra curricula programs like the youth groups and church choir. “I like singing in the choir!”

Wilma Uforty

EC 2

When I first arrived at Sonoma I was shy and kept to myself but now I have a lot of friends from around Papua New Guinea. Sonoma is a safe and a conducive place to study.

Suzette Konimor

AG 2

I like the practical and hands on experience done in the work education program because it prepares me for the real job out there. Students are friendly and the staff are like parents to us. Sonoma is a blessing to me.

Hans Wone

BL 3

Sonoma offers a wealth of skills towards my professional development as a builder and is the best place for me.

Wesley Tony

M 3

Sonoma is a unique institution. It offers Christian values in its programs. I like Sonoma because of its balanced program that covers the spiritual, social, mental and physical aspects of life.