Bachelor of Education

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Education program, students must have:

• a minimum of 75 hours of practical experience (volunteer or paid) working with young people, preferably at the age range they are proposing to teach;
• completed a four-year (minimum 120-credit) bachelor’s degree or equivalent at an accredited post-secondary institution:
  • a minimum average of 65% in the last 30 credits of transferable post-secondary coursework passed, failed, and/or repeated;
  • 6 credits of English or French literature and composition with a minimum average of 65%. A minimum of 3 of the 6 English or French credits must be English or French literature. The 6 credits of English or French literature and composition may be satisfied with coursework at the 100, 200, 300, and/or 400 level. Courses in creative writing, technical or business writing, or communication are not acceptable;
  • 3 credits of Canadian Studies. According to the Teacher Regulation Branch: “The focus of a Canadian studies course must be on understanding the Canadian experience. The Canadian content must be central to the conceptual thesis of the course rather than existing only in exemplar supporting concepts of another academic discipline”;
  • 3 credits in a laboratory science. A 3-credit lab science is typically scheduled for three hours of lecture and two or three hours of labs per week. Courses in Computer Science are not acceptable lab science courses. Lab science courses are normally selected from the following:
    • Astronomy,
    • Biology/Human Anatomy and Physiology,
    • Chemistry,
    • Earth and Environmental Science,
    • Physical Geography, and
    • Physics
  • 3 credits of Mathematics.
    • Statistics and Business Math courses are not accepted. EDUC 160 is an acceptable course and the equivalent to Math 160;
  • 15 credits of 300- and/or 400-level coursework in one or a combination of the following subjects taught in BC public schools:
    

    Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dance, Economics, English, Environmental Science, French, Geography, Health Studies,

    History, Human Kinetics, Indigenous Studies, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Political Science, Sociology, Theatre or Visual Art

The self-assessment guide contains examples of Canadian Studies, Lab Sciences and Mathematics UBCO courses that can meet the requirements.

All required coursework must be completed by April 30, prior to commencement in the program.

Information posted is from UBC’s Academic Calendar. In the event of a discrepancy, the Academic Calendar shall be held to be correct.

Student supports

Students wishing to have coursework considered in a discipline not listed, or if they’re unsure whether their course credits meet the criteria (or are transferable from another University) should consult with an Academic Advisor.

Applying

For more information on applying to the program, including the Supplemental Application Form and two Reference Reports that will need to be submitted with your application, visit Applying to Bachelor of Education.

self-assessment form

This self-assessment form can assist you in reviewing academic admission requirements for your admission pathway.

Applicants should review the BEd self-assessment guide prior to starting the form to ensure it’s filled out correctly.

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Education program, students must have:

• a minimum of 75 hours of practical experience (volunteer or paid) working with young people, preferably at the age range they are proposing to teach.
• completed a four-year (minimum 120-credit) bachelor’s degree or equivalent at an accredited post-secondary institution:
  • a minimum average of 65% in the last 30 credits of transferable post-secondary coursework passed, failed, and/or repeated;
  • 6 credits of English or French literature and composition with a minimum average of 65%. A minimum of 3 of the 6 English or French credits must be English or French literature. The 6 credits of English or French literature and composition may be satisfied with coursework at the 100, 200, 300, and/or 400 level. Courses in creative writing, technical or business writing, or communication are not acceptable;
  • 3 credits of Canadian Studies. According to the Teacher Regulation Branch: “The focus of a Canadian studies course must be on understanding the Canadian experience. The Canadian content must be central to the conceptual thesis of the course rather than existing only in exemplar supporting concepts of another academic discipline”;
  • 3 credits in a laboratory science. Note: lab science courses are normally selected from the following:

• • • Astronomy,
    • Biology/Human Anatomy and Physiology,
    • Chemistry,
    • Earth and Environmental Science,
    • Physical Geography, and
    • Physics

A 3-credit lab science is typically scheduled for three hours of lecture and two or three hours of labs per week. Courses in Computer Science are not acceptable lab science courses

• 3 credits of Mathematics.
• Statistics and Business Math courses are not accepted. EDUC 160 is an acceptable course and the equivalent to Math 160.
• 24 credits of academic coursework in any one of the following teachable subjects taught in BC public schools. Note: Preference will be given to applicants with academic coursework in two teachable subjects. Teachable subjects are:

¹If the teachable subject is French, students must also successfully complete an oral and written French language competency assessment to the level specified for French as a second language. Please see the admission requirements details on teaching in French.

²If the teachable subject is General Science, the 24 credits of academic coursework can be a combination of Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics courses. Other science courses may be included in the 24 credits upon approval.

³If the teachable subject is Music, Theatre, or Visual Art at least 6 of the required 24 credits must be studies in theory (i.e., non-studio).

⁴If the teachable subject is Social Studies (Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, or Sociology) the 24 required credits must include the following:

• 3 credits of Canadian Studies (already required for the Teaching Adolescents stream),
• 3 credits of Geography,
• 3 credits of History, and
• 15 credits of academic coursework in one or a combination of the following disciplines:
  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Sociology

Coursework relating to the disciplines above in the areas of Canadian Studies, Cultural Studies, Asian Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, Indigenous Studies, Religious Studies (of a non-doctrinal nature), Classical Studies, Urban Studies, or Environmental Sciences may be considered provided an examination of the course syllabi reveals such a relationship.

The self-assessment guide contains examples of Canadian Studies, Lab Sciences and Mathematics UBCO courses that can meet the requirements.

All required coursework must be completed by April 30, prior to commencement in the program.

Information posted is from UBC’s Academic Calendar. In the event of a discrepancy, the Academic Calendar shall be held to be correct.

Student supports

Students wishing to have coursework considered in a discipline not listed, or if they’re unsure whether their course credits meet the criteria (or are transferable from another University) should consult with an Academic Advisor.

Applying

For more information on applying to the program, including the Supplemental Application Form and two Reference Reports that will need to be submitted with your application, visit Applying to Bachelor of Education.

self-assessment form

This self-assessment form can assist you in reviewing academic admission requirements for your admission pathway.

Applicants should review the BEd self-assessment guide prior to starting the form to ensure it’s filled out correctly.

Students who complete the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP) Elementary & Middle Years Option offered through the Faculty of Education at UBC’s Vancouver campus through the UBC Okanagan field centre can be admitted to the Teaching Children pathway of the Okanagan School of Education’s Bachelor of Education.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must have completed 90 credits of core academic and Indigenous concentration courses as outlined below. 

*Students should consult with NITEP regarding course planning. All courses must be university level. 

To apply for the French pathways, you’ll need to meet the admission criteria for either the Teaching Children or Teaching Adolescents Pathway (please see the criteria above).

In addition, you’ll need to submit one of the following as proof of French competency*:

• Successful completion of the Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) and/or Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF)  (additional information below) OR
• A written assessment by faculty of the French Department of a Canadian university that you have demonstrated knowledge  of the French language to indicate you are capable of conducting all French language teaching  (Letter/form – for UBC students only) OR
• Demonstration of  completion of all of your education (K-12) in the French language OR
• A letter from a Francophone Education Authority indicating your proficiency (i.e. CSF, SD 93) OR
• Completion of a minimum of 4 year post-secondary degree in an institution where French is the language of instruction. 

*Please email all proof of French competency to parcours.francais@ubc.ca.

French Language Competency Assessment

As one of five ways to show French language competency, prospective applicants to the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program who wish to teach French-as-a-Second-Language (FSL) either in Core French or French Immersion are encouraged to complete the Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF B2) and/or Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF C1) prior to applying to the program. Ideally, this competency test should be taken in the third or fourth year of undergraduate studies.

DELF/DALF results are normally submitted as part of the application to the BEd program. If the DELF/DALF is taken after applying, please email your test results to parcours.francais@ubc.ca.

EXAM CENTRES – CANADA

Please note: There are limited seats and dates available.

Potential candidates to the French Pathways may be contacted by the Education Office in regards to their French proficiency during the application review process. 

Applying

When the application process is open and you are ready to apply for the French pathway, you will select either Teaching Children or Teaching Adolescents in your online application. You will indicate in the Supplemental Application Form that you are interested in the French pathway.

Questions

Questions related to the French Pathways may be directed to parcours.francais@ubc.ca.