Applying to the BEd program involves several steps. We've included a checklist below to help you with the process.
For the latest official details on entrance requirements and how to apply, be sure to also consult the UFV Academic Calendar.
BEd Admissions Checklist - Elementary/middle school [PDF version]
- Submit your application (opens Oct 1, deadline: Jan 31)
Go to EducationPlannerBC to apply. - Send UFV your official post-secondary transcripts (deadline: Jan 31)
- Have your transcripts sent to UFV Admissions.
- If you're a current or past UFV student, you don't need to request UFV transcripts.
- See Official transcript guidelines for more info.
- Complete a four-year bachelor's degree (courses completed by April)
- Your degree should be from a recognized institution.
- Your coursework should include 12 credits of 300- or 400-level courses in teachable subject areas (English, math, science, physical education, social studies, French, visual arts, and theatre. See entrance requirements for more info.)
- Send official transcripts to UFV Admissions after your credential is recorded (around June).
- Complete education breadth courses (courses completed by Dec 31)
- 3 credits English composition
- 3 credits English literature
- 3 credits of Canadian history
- 3 credits of Canadian geography
- 4 credits of an approved laboratory science course
- 4 credits of Math for the Elementary School Teacher
- See UFV course equivalencies. To check on course transfers from other institutions, see the BC Transfer Guide.
- Send official transcripts to UFV Admissions by Jan 31.
- Complete 2 Education courses (courses completed by April)
- 3 credits Educational Psychology
- 4 credits Teaching and Learning Practices
- See UFV course equivalencies. To check on course transfers from other institutions, see the BC Transfer Guide.
- Send official transcripts to UFV Admissions when grades are recorded (around June)
- Send us your resume (deadline: Jan 31)
- Email your resume to admissions@ufv.ca.
- Go to 'How to Apply' and expand the BEd documents accordion for resume guidelines.
- Ask for two references to support your application (deadline: Jan 31)
- Send your references the BEd referee report to fill out.
- Ask them to email the completed form to admissions@ufv.ca.
- English language requirement (deadline: Jan 31)
- This applies to you if you studied at a recognized university in a country where English is not the official language of instruction.
- Send a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL scores to admissions@ufv.ca.
- See the English language requirements.
- Interview (typically scheduled for March)
- You will be invited to an interview if you have met all academic requirements.
- We will send you an invitation via email.
