Bachelor of Education Program Calendar

This course calendar complements the Academic Calendar, which is the official, comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services, and academic policies at UBC.

2026/2027 Course Calendar

Course, Field Experience (Practicum), and Break* Dates

August 20 – September 4 | Summer Term 2

Course Code Course Title Credits Day Time
EDUC_O 403 Becoming a Scholar-Practitioner in the Okanagan: Indigenous Knowledge, Pedagogies and Perspectives 6 Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

September 7 – December 22 | Winter term 1

Course Code Course Title Credits Day Time
EDUC_O 432 The Developing Learner 3 Monday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
EDUC_O 452 Integrating Social Studies 3 Monday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
EDUC_O 433 Integrating Literacy 3 Tuesday TC: 9 – 12
TA: 1 – 4
French: 1 – 4
EDUC_O 443 Scholar-Practitioner Inquiry Lab (Part 1) 1.5 Wednesday Varies depending on cohort
EDUC_O 434 Integrating Numeracy 3 Thursday TC: 9 – 12
TA: 1 – 4
EDUC_O 451 Assessment & Design for Learning 3 Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
EDUC_O 481 Comprehensive Health & Well-being 3 Friday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
EDUC_O 445 Formative Field Experience (3 weeks) 4 Monday to Friday
November 9 – 27, 2026		 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
*Individual School Times May Vary

January 4 – march 25 | Winter term 2

Course Code Course Title Credits Day Time
EDUC_O 471 Integrating Sciences 3 Monday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
EDUC_O 472 Integrating Arts 3 Monday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
EDUC_O 473 Educational Technology 3 Tuesday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
EDUC_O 454 English as an Additional Language 3 Tuesday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
EDUC_O 446 Scholar-Practitioner Inquiry Lab (Part 2) 1.5 Wednesday Varies depending on cohort
EDUC_O 483 Safe & Inclusive Classrooms 3 Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

March 30 – june 25 | winter term 2 and Summer Term 1

Course Code Course Title Credits Day Time
EDUC_O 475 Summative Field Experience (13 weeks) 14 Monday – Friday
March 30 – June 25, 2027		 8 a.m.  – 4 p.m.
*Individual School Times May Vary

Dates are subject to change. Exact course date and times will be announced with timetables varying depending on cohort. There may be days where the schedule time is adjusted such as on Wednesdays where all course sections may be combined. Some days courses may be scheduled at a time that goes beyond 4:00 pm. We will provide advance notice of all changes.

Teacher candidates are committed to 11 months of accelerated studies from mid-August to end of June. There are no extended breaks scheduled; teacher candidates attend classes during the Term 1 and 2 mid-term breaks.

*There are no classes on the following dates: September 7 (Labour Day), September 30 (Truth and Reconciliation Day), October 12 (Thanksgiving), November 11 (Remembrance Day), December 22 – January 2 (Winter Break), February 15 (Family Day), March 26 – March 29 (Easter), May 24 (Victoria Day)

Graduation & Convocation

Remember to apply to graduate! The application deadline is in August, 2027. Convocation will be held in June 2028.

2025/2026 Course Calendar

Course, Field Experience (Practicum), and Break* Dates

Dates are subject to change. While we make every attempt to adhere to these dates, unforeseen circumstances may cause date revisions.

Course Code Course / Practicum Credits Start Date End Date Day/Time
Summer Institute in Education Elective Courses (2) 6 July 6, 2026 August 13, 2026 TBD
EDUC_O 444 Field Experience – Final Practicum/Internship Field Experience: Summative Practicum 15 Last week of August, 2026 Early December, 2026**** M-F 8-4***

*There are no classes on the following dates: September 1 (Labour Day), September 30 (Truth and Reconciliation Day), October 13 (Thanksgiving), November 10-14 (Reading Week), December 22 – January 2 (Winter Break), February 16 (Family Day), March 16-20 (Spring Break), April 3-6 (Easter), May 18 (Victoria Day), June 29 to July 3 (Summer Break), August 3 (BC Day)

**Orientation is mandatory and fulfills, in part, the requirements of EDUC 403.

***Daily start/end times for block field experiences are approximate; expectations will be provided by your mentor teacher/placement supervisor.

****As the school districts are finalizing their calendars, your final practicum dates will be confirmed by Dec. 2025

Graduation & Convocation

Remember to apply to graduate! The application deadline is in February. Convocation will be held in June.