Teacher education program
Bachelor of Education & Teacher Certification (B.Ed / PDP)
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A post-degree teacher education program combining curriculum coursework with supervised classroom teaching experience in schools.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- General high school graduation (BC Dogwood Diploma) or equivalent mature student status.
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Completed bachelor degree with an academic major matching a BC secondary teachable subject
- At least 65% on the prerequisite courses for your teachable subject (about 80% is competitive)
- At least 75 hours of volunteer or paid experience with young people; 100 hours with groups of 10 or more is preferred
- Minimum 6 credits of university English literature and composition
- Completed recognized undergraduate bachelor’s degree (academic or disciplinary focus)
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply through the UBC Teacher Education Office online portal by mid-January
- Submit official transcripts confirming teachable subject courses
- Submit two confidential reference reports from educators evaluating youth experience
- Complete written statement of intent reflecting on teaching philosophy and equity
Step 5 of 8
Teacher education program
⏱ 1–2 years (Post-Degree)- 11 to 12 month post-degree intensive professional program
- Curriculum pedagogy, educational psychology, classroom management, and Indigenous education
- 2-week community field experience and 10-week full-time secondary school teaching practicum
- Mentorship from experienced sponsor teachers and university faculty advisors
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 4 schools in BC- University of British Columbia — 11 months (Tuition not yet verified)
- University of Northern British Columbia — 16 months (Tuition not yet verified)
- University of Victoria — 16 months (About $8,200 per year)
- Vancouver Island University — 16 months (About $7,800 per year)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- Application for BC Professional Teaching Certificate with the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
Step 8 of 8
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(4 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.