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.

Program Preparation Form

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.

The Program Preparation Form* is available on the Office of the Registrar’s Additional Application Forms webpage during the application period for each intake.

To help you prepare your application in advance, the questions included in the Program Preparation Form are listed below. You can review these questions and prepare your responses before the next application period opens.

K-12 Classroom Experience:

Please describe the experiences you have had within the K-12 school system.

• Name of school and district number OR if the school is outside of BC please provide the province and/or country
• Is this school classified as public or private?
• Classroom Environment/Grade Level (e.g., Kindergarten, Learning Support Services Classroom, Early Childhood Classroom, etc.)
• What position did you hold? (e.g., Classroom Volunteer, Educational Assistant, Post-Secondary Instructor, etc.)
• What was the length of time of this experience? What was the duration, frequency, hours worked, etc?
• What duties were you responsible for in this position?

Non K-12 classroom engagement with diverse learners:

• Please describe any additional student/child related engagement or experience you have had with learners (e.g., coaching, tutoring, day camp leader, one-to-one support, familial care, etc.).

Teacher Readiness:

• Please describe how you have deepened your own personal/professional growth within the field of education. (This may also include cultural work, advocacy, identity work, and/or non-credit coursework.)

Membership and/or connection to an underrepresented group:

• The UFV BEd program is committed to social justice, anti-racism, decolonization and Indigenization. With the goal of more accurately reflecting the diversity of students in our K-12 public schools, we are seeking to increase representation from diverse communities.

• As part of this process, an applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information as to whether they self-identify as a member of an equity-seeking group. This is your space to do so. As examples, this might include identifying as IBPOC, as visibly/invisibly disabled, as 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or intersectional identities. It may also include facing significant economic barriers, being a single parent, being a recent immigrant, having a child, parent or sibling with a disability, being a first-generation post-secondary student, engaging in non-traditional gender roles, etc.

* Please note that questions may be updated between intakes. Refer to the official Program Preparation Form for the most current requirements when applications open.

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 Report Form will be available on the Additional Application Forms webpage when applications open on October 1. The questions referees are asked may vary between application intakes. Examples of questions include:

• In what capacity and for how long have you known the applicant?
• Describe the nature of the (volunteer) work you observed the applicant perform and indicate how long they held this position.
• Describe the opportunities the applicant has had to interact with diverse student groups.
• What feedback did you provide to the applicant during their time working with you?
• What are the applicant’s major strengths that will be most helpful to them as a future teacher?

Once the form is available on October 1, email the webpage link to your referees and include your UFV Application Student ID. Your referees must complete and submit the form online by January 31.

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.

Departmental approval

In your Application Portal, you may notice “Departmental Approval” listed. UFV Admissions uses this category to indicate when the BEd Admissions team has made a decision on your application. This category is typically updated in early May and does not require any action from you.

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

The ECE Questionnaire will be available on the Additional Application Forms webpage when applications open on October 1. Examples of questions include:

• Why are you interested in completing the early childhood education certificate?
• What unique qualities and strengths would you bring to the role of early childhood educator?
• What do you believe are the qualities of a strong early childhood education program?
• What do you think might be the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of working with young children?
• How have your life experiences prepared you to be an effective early childhood educator?

Your must complete and submit the form online by January 31.

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 Report Form will be available on the Additional Application Forms webpage when applications open on October 1. The questions referees are asked may vary between application intakes. Examples of questions include:

• In what capacity and for how long have you known the applicant?
• Describe the nature of the (volunteer) work you observed the applicant perform and indicate how long they held this position.
• Describe the opportunities the applicant has had to interact with diverse student groups.
• What feedback did you provide to the applicant during their time working with you?
• What are the applicant’s major strengths that will be most helpful to them as a future education assistant?

Once the form is available on October 1, email the webpage link to your referees and include your UFV Application Student ID. Your referees must complete and submit the form online by January 31.

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 Masters of Education Refree Report Form when applications open on October 1. 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. References sent from the applicant’s email address will not be accepted.

The questions referees are asked may vary between application intakes. Examples of questions include:

• In what capacity and for how long have you known the applicant?
• Please list candidate's suitability for potential leadership and/or mentorship positions.
• Please list candidate's capabilities and interpersonal strengths.
• Please list candidate's limitations and areas for improvement.
• Please list candidate's personal/professional ethics and integrity.

Once the form is available on October 1, email the webpage link to your referees and include your UFV Application Student ID. Your referees must complete and submit the form online by January 31.

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.