How to apply

• View entrance requirements for the Elementary/Middle School Option in the UFV Academic Calendar.
• View entrance requirements for the Secondary School Option in the UFV Academic Calendar.
• View UFV equivalencies for course requirements to assess how your completed or planned courses align with entrance requirements.
• View BEd admissions checklists for application steps and deadlines.

• View the ECE Certificate entrance requirements in the UFV Academic Calendar.
• View ECE admissions checklist for application steps and deadlines.

• View the IEA Certificate entrance requirements in the UFV Academic Calendar.
• View IEA admissions checklist for application steps and deadlines.

• View entrance requirements for the MEd in the UFV Academic Calendar.

Additional documents are required to complete your application. Ensure all required documentation are submitted on time to maintain your admission status. Refer to the BEd Admissions Checklists under Prospective Students for more information.

To check if your documents have been received, check your UFV Applicant Portal and contact UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number for questions.

Official transcripts

Have an official transcript sent directly from all secondary and post-secondary institutions you have attended to:

UFV Admissions
University of the Fraser Valley
33844 King Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8 Canada

Be sure to follow the official transcript guidelines. If you are a UFV student or alumnus, you do not need to submit a UFV official transcript. 

For questions, email UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number.

Special topics courses

Important: If you have completed a special topics or directed studies course that you plan to apply to the entrance requirements, a PDF of the course outline (or course syllabus) must be submitted to soeinfo@ufv.ca by January 31st. In your email, include your name, your UFV application number, which specific BEd academic entrance requirement you are requesting to apply the course to (e.g., BEd Secondary School option and Social Studies stream for history teacher applicants 3 credits in European history), and a PDF of the course outline. The course outline should include a course description, learning outcomes or objectives, assessment or evaluation methods, and weekly topics or course content. See UFV Course Outlines for examples. 

Cross listed courses

Important: If you have completed a cross listed course at UFV or at another post-secondary institution that you plan to apply to the entrance requirements, a PDF of the course outline must be submitted to soeinfo@ufv.ca by January 31st. In your email include your name, your UFV application number, which specific BEd academic entrance requirement you are requesting to apply the course to (e.g., BEd Secondary School option and Social Studies stream for history teacher applicants 3 credits in Latin American history), and a PDF of the course outline. The course outline should include the following: a course description, learning outcomes or objectives, antirequisite/mutually excluded/crosslisted courses, assessment or evaluation methods, and weekly topics or course content. An example is if you completed UFV LAS 162, it will not appear as a HIST course on your transcript. However, submitting the UFV LAS 162 course outline with your application will help demonstrate that it is equivalent to UFV HIST 162.

Résumé (program preparation)

To strengthen your application, it is recommended that you have volunteer or work experience with children or adolescents in a BC public school K–12 classroom setting, specifically with the age group you intend to teach. See Tips to Prepare for UFV’s Teacher Education Program for more information.

Submit a résumé (maximum two pages, in PDF format) outlining your work or volunteer experience relevant to a teaching career directly to admissions@ufv.ca, including your name and UFV application number. Be sure to include specific details about:

• Your work or volunteer experience with children/adolescents in classroom environments.
• The number of hours you have spent gaining this experience, and the responsibilities you had.
• The types of learners you have been working with.
• Any teaching-related professional development or certificates you have completed.
• All languages you are fluent in.

Important: If your résumé exceeds two pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed as part of your application. We recommend prioritizing your most relevant experiences working with children or adolescents in classroom settings, rather than focusing on a broad range of non-classroom-based experiences.

Optional statement

The UFV BEd program is committed to social justice and anti-racism. With the goal of creating a community of teacher candidates who more accurately reflect the diversity of students in our K-12 public schools, we are seeking to increase representation from diverse communities.

As part of your application, you have the option to include an additional paragraph in your résumé briefly describing how you see yourself contributing to greater inclusion in the K–12 education system. This may include your personal experiences, community engagement, or unique perspectives that can contribute to addressing gaps in representation and support within the educational system.

Important: The optional statement should be included as a third page with your résumé with the subheading Optional Statement and a maximum of 100 words. If your optional statement exceeds 100 words, only the 100 words will be reviewed as part of your application.

Letters of reference

Two confidential references from professionals are required to support the application using the Referee’s report form. These should be provided by individuals who have seen the applicant work with children/adolescents in an educational context, such as a certified BC K-12 public school teacher the applicant has volunteered or work with. Only two references are required; additional letters of reference will not be included in your application package for review to the Bachelor of Education program.

When selecting references for your teacher education program application, it is important to choose individuals who can provide an objective and professional assessment of your suitability for a career in education. Referees should not be relatives or family members or anyone unable to speak to your professional or volunteer experience with children or youth in educational settings. 

Important: A Referee’s report form needs to be completed by the referee. The referee needs to e-mail this form directly to admissions@ufv.ca from their email address, preferably from their work email address. References sent from the applicant’s email address will not be accepted.

If you are in the last semester of your undergraduate degree

The deadline for undergraduate degree completion and EDUC 200 and 300 is April of the same year as the BEd intake. 

If you are completing your undergraduate degree by the end of the winter semester (January-April), you are still eligible to apply the same year as the BEd intake. 

If you are completing your undergraduate degree by the end of the summer semester (May to August), you are not eligible to apply the same year as the BEd intake. Applications for the following BEd intake will open on October 1. Please refer to the BEd Admissions Checklists under Prospective Students for more information and deadlines for other coursework and entrance requirements. 

Conditional admission requirements

If you receive a conditional offer of admission, you must provide proof of degree completion by June:

• Non-UFV students: Submit a letter of confirmation and/or final official transcript indicating the completion of your degree and required coursework. This must be sent directly from your department (typically from an Academic Advisor) to UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca.
• UFV students completing their undergraduate degree at UFV: A confirmation letter is not required. However, your graduation request must be approved for the June convocation.

Admission interviews

Applicants who have a competitive score for academic and program preparation requirements will be contact in late February or early March to be invited to an admission interview for the BEd program. Interviews typically occur in the first two (sometimes three) weeks of March. The interview process follows a Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) format and is conducted virtually.

How the interview works

The interview session begins with a brief group introduction and orientation to the process. You will then proceed individually through four different interview stations, each with a different interviewer.

• Preparation time: Before entering each interview room, you will be given a prompt, scenario, or image to review for a few minutes.
• Response time: Once in the virtual room, you will have (typically) seven minutes to respond to the interviewer. If you do not speak for the full time, the interviewer may ask follow-up questions.
• Transition: After your time in the session is completed, you will move to the next interview station and repeat the process until you have completed all four interview stations.

You will then meet as a group with the facilitator for short debrief.

The entire interview session lasts about one hour, with facilitators available to assist you if needed.

What the MMI assesses

The MMI evaluates essential skills and dispositions needed for success in the UFV BEd program and a future teaching career in BC. You will discuss topics relevant to society and the BC education system.

This is not a traditional interview where you describe past experiences. Instead, the MMI focuses on how you think, communicate, and problem-solve in the moment. Each station is designed to assess your:

• ability to analyze and respond to new situations;
• critical thinking and adaptability;
• interest in learning; or
• awareness and sensitivity toward others.

No interview preparation required

You do not need to prepare in advance. The MMI is designed to assess your natural responses rather than rehearsed answers.

By participating in this interview process, you will showcase your ability to engage thoughtfully, communicate clearly, and navigate complex scenarios—essential qualities for a future educator.

After you apply

Check your application status through the UFV Applicant Portal and contact UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number for questions.

Applicants are responsible for checking email accounts daily for any correspondence. If you are a current UFV student, all communication regarding your application status, (such as admission decisions, waitlist notifications, and seat offers) will be sent to your myUFV student email account.

If you are new to UFV, all communication will be sent to your email address that you used to set up your EducationPlannerBC account. If you need to change your email address on your student account contact the Office of the Registrar at reginfo@ufv.ca.

You will receive a notification of the admission decision from the Office of the Registrar by email by early May.

Criminal record check (CRC)

The CRC is only required after you have been admitted (or conditionally admitted) to the BEd. You will receive detailed instructions after an admission offer has been given. The CRC check will be administered through the Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General. You should not obtain a CRC in advance as any prior CRCs undertaken outside of the School of Education will not fulfill this requirement.

If you have been convicted of, or given an absolute or conditional discharge, or received a pardon on a criminal offence and you are considering a teaching career, you should contact the Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) for clarification of your status before undertaking a teacher education program.

Additional documents are required to complete your application. Ensure all required documentation are submitted on time to maintain your admission status. 

To check if your documents have been received, check your UFV Applicant Portal and contact UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number for questions.

Application checklist

Complete the application checklist and return it with all the documents listed below to UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number.

Official transcripts

Have an official transcript sent directly from all secondary and post-secondary institutions you have attended to:

UFV Admissions
University of the Fraser Valley
33844 King Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8 Canada

Be sure to follow the official transcript guidelines. If you have only attended UFV for any post-secondary courses you have taken, no official UFV transcript is required. 

For questions, email UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number.  

Résumé (program preparation)

All applicants who meet the minimum requirements must demonstrate suitability to work with young children and an interest in the field of early childhood education. See Tips to Prepare for UFV’s ECE Program for more information.

Submit a résumé (maximum two pages, in PDF format) directly to admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number. Be sure to include specific details about:

• Your work or volunteer experience in a setting that demonstrates your suitability to work with young children and your interest in ECE,
• The number of hours you have spent gaining this experience, and the responsibilities you had.
• The diversity of the children you have been working with.
• Any relevant professional development or certificates you have completed.
• All languages you are fluent in.

Important: If your résumé exceeds two pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed as part of your application. We recommend prioritizing your most relevant experiences working with children.

Questionnaire

Complete the ECE Questionnaire and email it to UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number.

After you apply

Ensure all required documentation are submitted on time to maintain your admission status. Check your application status through the UFV Applicant Portal and contact UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number for questions.

Applicants are responsible for checking email accounts daily for any correspondence. If you are a current UFV student, all communication regarding your application status, (such as admission decisions, waitlist notifications, and seat offers) will be sent to your myUFV student email account.

If you are new to UFV, all communication will be sent to your email address that you used to set up your EPBC account. If you need to change your email address on your student account, see Office of the Registrar Change of Address for more information. For help, contact the Office of the Registrar at reginfo@ufv.ca.

You will receive a notification of the admission decision from the Office of the Registrar by email by the end of February.

Criminal Record Check

The Criminal Record Check (CRC) is only required before you start your ECE 122 practicum. You will receive detailed instructions during the spring/summer before your course. The CRC check will be administered through the Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General. You should not obtain a Criminal Record Check in advance as any prior criminal record checks undertaken outside of the School of Education office will not fulfill this requirement.

If you have been convicted of, or given an absolute or conditional discharge, or received a pardon on a criminal offence and you are considering a career working with children, you should contact the Ministry of Education and Childcare for clarification of your status before undertaking the ECE program.

Additional documents required to complete your application. Ensure all required documentation are submitted on time to maintain your admission status. 

To check if your documents have been received, check your UFV Applicant Portal and contact UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number for questions.

Official transcripts

Have an official transcript sent directly from all secondary and post-secondary institutions you have attended to:

UFV Admissions
University of the Fraser Valley
33844 King Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8 Canada

Be sure to follow the official transcript guidelines. If you have only attended UFV for any post-secondary courses you have taken, no official UFV transcript is required. 

For questions, email UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number. 

Additional application form

To strengthen your application, it is recommended that you have volunteer or work experience in a classroom or community setting that demonstrates your ability to work with diverse children and youth. See Tips to Prepare for UFV’s IEA Program for more information.

Complete the IEA additional application information form and email it to UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number. Be sure to include details about:

• Your work or volunteer experience with children/adolescents in classroom or community environments.
• The number of hours you have spent gaining this experience, and the responsibilities you had.
• The types of learners you have been working with.

Résumé (program preparation)

To apply for the IEA Certificate program, you should have volunteer or work experience in a classroom or community setting that demonstrates your ability to work with diverse children and youth. See Tips to Prepare for UFV’s Teacher Education Program for more information.

Submit a résumé (maximum three pages, in PDF format) outlining your work or volunteer experience directly to admissions@ufv.ca, including your name and UFV application number. Be sure to include specific details about:

• Your work or volunteer experience in a classroom or community setting that demonstrates your ability to work with diverse children and youth.
• The number of hours you have spent gaining this experience, and the responsibilities you had.
• The types of learners you have been working with.
• Any relevant professional development or certificates you have completed.
• All languages you are fluent in.

Important: If your résumé exceeds three pages, only the first three pages will be reviewed as part of your application. We recommend prioritizing your strongest experiences in a classroom or community setting that demonstrates your ability to work with diverse children and youth, rather than focusing on a broad range of less relevant experiences.

Letters of reference

Two confidential references from professionals are required to support the application using the IEA Referee’s Report form. These should be provided by individuals who have seen the applicant work with children/adolescents in an educational or community context. Additional letters of reference will not be included in your package to the Inclusive Education Assistant program.

When selecting references for your application, it is important to choose individuals who can provide an objective and professional assessment of your suitability for a career in education. Referees should not be relatives or family members or anyone unable to speak to your professional or volunteer experience with children or youth in educational or community settings. 

Important: A IEA Referee’s Report form needs to be completed by the referee. The referee needs to e-mail this form directly to admissions@ufv.ca from their email address, preferably from their work email address. References sent from the applicant’s email address will not be accepted.

After you apply

Ensure all required documentation are submitted on time to maintain your admission status. Check your application status through the UFV Applicant Portal and contact UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number for questions.

Applicants are responsible for checking email accounts daily for any correspondence. If you are a current UFV student, all communication regarding your application status, (such as admission decisions, waitlist notifications, and seat offers) will be sent to your myUFV student email account.

If you are new to UFV, all communication will be sent to your email address that you used to set up your EPBC account. If you need to change your email address on your student account, see Office of the Registrar Change of Address for more information. For help, contact the Office of the Registrar at reginfo@ufv.ca.

You will receive a notification of the admission decision from the Office of the Registrar by email by the end of February.

Criminal Record Check

The Criminal Record Check (CRC) is only required before you start your EDAS 131 practicum. You will receive detailed instructions during the fall semester before your practicum course in winter. The CRC check will be administered through the Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General. You should not obtain a Criminal Record Check in advance as any prior criminal record checks undertaken outside of the School of Education office will not fulfill this requirement.

If you have been convicted of, or given an absolute or conditional discharge, or received a pardon on a criminal offence and you are considering a career working with children, you should contact the Ministry of Education and Childcare for clarification of your status before undertaking the IEA program.

Applications open October 1 and close January 31, for admission into the July cohort. Information on the next available intake is available on School of Education MEd under Quick Facts and Start Date.

Additional documents required to complete your application. Ensure all required documentation are submitted on time to maintain your admission status. 

To check if your documents have been received, check your UFV Applicant Portal and contact UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number for questions.

Application checklist

Complete the application checklist and return it with all the documents listed below to UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number.

Résumé 

Submit a résumé in PDF format, outlining your education and professional experience. Include your contact information. Clearly label the file with your name for easy reference.

Written statement

Submit your written statement in PDF format. Choose one of the following prompts and respond to it in a maximum 500-word statement:

• What experiences have motivated you to continue your education degree at the graduate level?
• Describe at least two recent accomplishments within your professional practice that demonstrate your capacity for innovative and independent thinking.
• Describe a situation in which you have demonstrated leadership and/or mentorship in your school or district.
• What do you hope to learn in a graduate program to enhance your leadership and mentorship knowledge and capacities?
• Select an issue, concern, or dilemma you are witnessing in today's complex educational context. Explain why it is important to you, and how you would approach addressing it.

Official transcripts

Have official transcripts sent directly from all secondary and post-secondary institutions you have attended to:

UFV Admissions
University of the Fraser Valley
33844 King Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8 Canada

Be sure to follow the official transcript guidelines. If you have only attended UFV for your undergraduate degree, no official UFV transcript is required. 

For questions, email UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number.

Letters of reference

Arrange for three referees to complete the Professional/Academic Reference Form. Referees will need to attest to your capacity to undertake an advanced degree in the area of leadership and mentorship. Referees should not be relatives or family members. Upon completion, please instruct referees to submit this form electronically to UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca from their email address. References sent from the applicant’s email address will not be accepted.

Evidence of BC teacher certification

Submit a copy of your current BC Certificate Verification Card to UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number.

Mentorship

Indicate if you plan to supervise/mentor a UFV teacher candidate at any time during the two years of the MEd program.

After you apply

Ensure all required documentation are submitted on time to maintain your admission status. 

Applicants are responsible for checking email accounts daily for any correspondence. If you are a current UFV student, all communication regarding your application status, (such as admission decisions, waitlist notifications, and seat offers) will be sent to your myUFV student email account.

If you are new to UFV, all communication will be sent to your email address that you used to set up your EPBC account. If you need to change your email address on your student account, see Office of the Registrar Change of Address for more information. For help, contact the Office of the Registrar at reginfo@ufv.ca.

To check your application status, check your UFV Applicant Portal and contact UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca including your name and UFV application number for questions. You will receive a notification of the admission decision from the Office of the Registrar by email by the end of March.