This course calendar complements the Academic Calendar, which is the official, comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services, and academic policies at UBC.
Please note: dates are subject to change
2022/2023 Course Calendar
Interns
July to August 2023
| July 3 |
Summer Institute in Education* begins |
First day of summer institute courses available |
| August 7 |
BC Day |
No classes |
| August 11 |
Summer Institute in Education ends |
Last day of session |
| August 12- 25 |
Bachelor of Education Summer Break |
No classes |
Winter Session Term 1
August to December 2023
| August 28 |
EDUC 444: Field Experience – Final Practicum/Internship begins |
Fifteen weeks |
| December 1 |
EDUC 444: Field Experience – Final Practicum/Internship ends |
Last day of practicum |
| December 1 |
Winter Session Term 1 ends |
Last day of session |
Graduation & Convocation
Remember to apply to graduate! The application deadline is in February. Convocation will be held in June.
2023/2024 Course Calendar
Teacher candidates
Winter Session Term 1
September to December 2023
| September 5 |
EDUC 403: Becoming a Scholar-Practitioner begins |
First day of class |
| September 29 |
EDUC 403: Becoming a Scholar-Practitioner ends |
Last day of class |
| October 2 |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Observed
|
No classes |
| October 3 |
EDUC 431: Developing a Pedagogical Stance begins |
First day of class |
| October 9 |
Thanksgiving Day |
No classes |
| October 13 |
Intern Shadow Visit |
School visit |
| Nov. 6, 10, 24 |
EDUC 440: Field Experience – Literacies and Numeracies in Action |
School visits |
| November 13 – 17 |
Midterm Break |
No classes |
| December 8 |
EDUC 431: Developing a Pedagogical Stance ends |
Last day of class |
| December 11 |
EDUC 440: Field Experience – Literacies and Numeracies in Action begins |
Two weeks |
| December 22 |
EDUC 440: Field Experience – Literacies and Numeracies in Action ends |
Last day of practicum |
| December 22 |
Winter Session Term 1 ends |
Last day of session |
| December 25 – January 5 |
Winter Break |
No classes |
Winter Session Term 2
January to April 2024
| January 8 |
EDUC 436: Developing a Curricular Vision for a Democratic Society: Educational Purposes, Policies & Practices (part one) begins |
First day of class |
| January 31 |
EDUC 436: Developing a Curricular Vision for a Democratic Society: Educational Purposes, Policies & Practices (part one) ends |
Last day of class |
| February 1 |
EDUC 441: Field Experience – Formative Practicum begins |
Five+ weeks |
| February 19 |
Family Day |
No classes |
| March 15 |
EDUC 441: Field Experience – Formative Practicum ends |
Last day of practicum |
| March 18-22 |
Bachelor of Education Spring Break |
No classes |
| March 25 |
EDUC 438: Educating for the Whole Person begins |
First day of class |
| March 29 – April 1 |
Break |
No classes |
| April 26 |
EDUC 438: Educating for the Whole Person ends |
Last day of class |
| April 26 |
Winter Session Term 2 ends |
Last day of session |
Summer Session Term 1
April to June 2024
| April 29 – 30 |
Transition days (travel/prep) |
No classes |
| May 1 |
EDUC 442: Community Field Experience begins |
Three weeks |
| May 20 |
Victoria Day |
No classes |
| May 22 |
EDUC 442: Community Field Experience ends |
Last day of Community Field Experience |
| May 23 – 24 |
Transition days (travel/return) |
No classes |
| May 27 |
EDUC 437: Developing a Curricular Vision for a Democratic Society: Educational Purposes, Policies & Practices (part two) begins |
First day of class |
| June 27 |
EDUC 437: Developing a Curricular Vision for a Democratic Society: Educational Purposes, Policies & Practices (part two) ends |
Last day of class |
| June 27 |
Summer Session Term 1 ends |
Last day of session |
| June 28 |
Break |
No classes |
| July 1 |
Canada Day |
No classes |
July to August 2023
| July 2 |
Summer Institute in Education* begins |
First day of summer institute courses available |
| August 5 |
BC Day |
No classes |
| August 9 |
Summer Institute in Education ends |
Last day of session |
| August 12- 23 |
Bachelor of Education Summer Break |
No classes |
*Summer Institute in Education: You must register for a total of six (6) credits of Summer Institute of Education coursework. Choose any combination of courses that support your professional learning goals. Courses change each year, courses will be posted in March on the Summer Institute page.
Winter Session Term 1
August to December 2024
| Late August |
EDUC 444: Field Experience – Final Practicum/Internship begins |
Fifteen weeks |
| Early December |
EDUC 444: Field Experience – Final Practicum/Internship ends |
Last day of practicum |
| Early December |
Winter Session Term 1 ends |
Last day of session |
Graduation & Convocation
Remember to apply to graduate! The application deadline is in February. Convocation will be held in June.