Teacher training (PDP)
Professional Development Program (PDP Teacher Certification)
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A professional teacher preparation program that certifies university graduates to teach in British Columbia schools.
How long
16 Months (3 Terms)
Cost
Not published
Schools
1 in BC
🏫Where you can take this: 1 school
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)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
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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.
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Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 School Year- Minimum 6 credits of university English literature and composition
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Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- A bachelor's degree
- Experience with children or youth at the age you want to teach, volunteer or paid (SFU sets no hour count)
- Completed recognized bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (or 2.75 on the last 60 credits)
- Teachable subject prerequisite credits meeting BC Teachers’ Council requirements
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Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply online by January 31
- Submit official transcripts and proof of undergraduate degree conferral
- Submit reference letters and detailed resume of youth learning experience
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Step 5 of 8
Teacher training (PDP)
⏱ 16 Months (3 Terms)- 16 months
- Educational foundations, social justice pedagogy, and inclusive secondary education
- Extensive classroom teaching practicums in Lower Mainland school districts
- Professional teaching portfolio development and reflective practice seminars
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Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 1 school in BC- Simon Fraser University — 16 months (Not published)
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Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- Certification application through the BC Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch
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Step 8 of 8
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(1 school)
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Duration16 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Renowned post-degree teacher education program combining academic seminars with extensive school-based student teaching practicums.”