BEd admissions checklist (secondary school option)

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 - Secondary 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 with a teachable subject (courses completed by April)
  • Your degree should be from a recognized institution.
  • You should have at least one teachable subject area (a major or a minor).
  • See Humanities stream course requirements for teaching Social Studies or English.
  • See Math/Sciences stream course requirements for teaching Math or Sciences.
  • Send official transcripts to UFV Admissions after your credential is recorded (around June).
• Complete 2 English courses (courses completed by Dec 31)
  • 3 credits English composition
  • 3 credits English literature
  • 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)
  • A form to provide your program preparation information will be available on the Office of the Registrar’s Additional Application Forms webpage starting October 1, 2026. Please check back at that time to access the form.
  • Go to 'How to Apply' and expand the BEd 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 BEd entrance requirements for required scores for secondary teachers.
• 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.