Bachelor of Education FAQ

No, as the deadline for degree completion and EDUC 200 and 300 is April of the same year as the BEd intake. For example, if you need to complete courses for your degree in Summer 2025, you will be applying for the Fall (August) 2026 BEd intake. Applications for the Fall 2026 BEd intake will open on October 1st, 2025. Please refer to the BEd Admissions Checklists under Prospective Students for more information.

To make the most of your BEd advising appointment, it’s important to demonstrate professionalism and strong information literacy skills. Here are some steps to help you prepare:

1. Review Key Resources: Before your appointment, thoroughly review the UFV Academic Calendar, Prospective Student Information, and the Program FAQ. This will help you understand the program requirements and timelines.
2. Prepare Your Questions: Write down any questions you have that you could not find answers to online. Having these ready will ensure that you address all your concerns during the appointment.
3. Choose an Appropriate Time: Schedule your appointment for a time when you can be fully focused and present. Avoid distractions, such as driving or multitasking, so you can engage fully in the discussion.
4. Take Notes: During your appointment, take detailed notes on the key information provided and list any action items you need to follow up on.

You need to have a recognized Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 120 credits.

• For the Elementary/Middle school option, there are eight specific elementary breadth courses which are required and 12 upper-level credits in teachable subject areas.
• For the Secondary school option, there are specific course requirements related to each one of the four teachable subject areas (social studies, English, sciences, math).

Please see the Academic Calendar for official entrance requirements info. Applicants to either cohort will require one English composition course, one course in English literature, EDUC 200, and EDUC 300. There are specific completion deadlines for required coursework.

Please note that the BEd is currently not open to international applicants.

UFV Articulation reviews credentials after an applicant applies to UFV; the process typically takes six to eight weeks. Applicants typically apply to UFV under Studying for General Interest to start taking BEd entrance requirements that are not part of their previous education, such as 3 credits of Educational Psychology (EDUC 200), 4 credits of Teaching and Learning Practices (EDUC 300), etc. while their credentials are being assessed.

The Future Students Office (FSO) can assist you with exploring options and applying to UFV. You can connect with FSO at info@ufv.ca.

After you are admitted to UFV and UFV Articulation has reviewed your credentials, you can book an appointment with a School of Education Advisor to identify your next steps.

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) program at UFV is highly competitive, and all prospective students, including those with education assistant and UTTOC experience, are required to apply through the standard admission process. Your current work experience will count towards your program preparation part of your application. You can find more information under How to Apply and Prospective Student Information.

We do not accept a recognized three-year degree. Prospective domestic students can reach out to the Future Students Office info@ufv.ca to explore programs or for assistance to apply to UFV to complete a subsequent four-year degree. Once admitted to UFV, students can meet with a School of Education Academic Advisor to discuss entrance requirements.

Your application is evaluated for your academic requirements (specific course work), GPA, overall program preparation (experiences), and reference reports. In addition, the Multi Mini Interviews (MMI) will assess non-cognitive dispositions such as critical thinking, an inclusive orientation, and your communication skills.

UFV BEd applicants can take equivalent courses to UFV’s EDUC 200 and EDUC 300. You can find accepted equivalent courses using the BC Transfer Guide. If you are unfamiliar with how to use the BC Transfer Guide, watch this instructional video.

If you're not currently a student at UFV and are interested in taking a few courses (e.g., EDUC 200). 

You can apply to UFV to an admissions category:

• Visiting Student
• Studying for General Interest
• Qualifying Studies.

Review the description for each to determine which is the best fit for you. You can connect with the UFV Future Students Office for more information about these options or completing an application.

If you have completed course prerequisites for EDUC 200 or EDUC 300 at another education institution, you may still register for these classes with permission. Please use the prerequisite waiver form to submit your request.

The UFV BEd program only accepts applications from domestic students currently. To explore programs at UFV, please contact UFV International at international@ufv.ca.

See How do I calculate my GPA? and use the GPA Calculator spreadsheet.

Once you have submitted your application, the Office of the Registrar and the School of Education ensure that all your documents (transcripts, references, and résumé) have been received. If your application is considered "complete", it is forwarded to the School of Education Admissions committee for review. Interviews will then be made available by invitation. These will take place during the first two weeks of March. Admission decisions are usually made by mid-April.

When exploring BEd options, applicants volunteer in classrooms for elementary/middle schools and secondary schools, ask teachers for informational interviews, and research labour market information. Elementary school teachers are generalists while secondary school teachers are more specialized.

See the WorkBC Labour Market Information for Elementary School Teachers or WorkBC Labour Market Information for Secondary School Teachers for information on earnings, outlook, areas of need, resources, etc.

You can apply to both options; however, you will need to submit two separate applications.

If you choose the Secondary school option, you may ask to be considered for both the humanities and science/math stream. If you are admitted to both, you will need to choose one of the two.

See Applying from Another Country from the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care.

See Applying from Another Province (or territory) from the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care.

Read the BC Teacher Regulation Branch Teaching in BC, register for and attend their Information Sessions about Teacher Certification, or contact them for assistance.

There is no minimum number of hours that we require. However, we highly recommend that applicants spend time observing, volunteering and/or working in B.C. K-12 classrooms before applying. The program is competitive and most successful applicants enter the BEd with extensive experience in classroom settings and diverse environments. This experience introduces you to the complexities of the teaching profession and will help you reflect on your own motivations for wanting to become a teacher. We assess the overall quality of your experiential preparation, so you should provide us with specific details on your resume. 

No. However, you need to provide your supervisor’s information and contact along with your self-reported hours so that the School of Education may verify with them if necessary.

No. If you have volunteer or work as any of the following: Education Assistant, Unclassified Teacher Teaching on Call, etc. you will want to highlight this experience on your resume as part of the program preparation section of your application.

Applications for the Bachelor of Education as a second degree open on October 1 and close on January 31. Each cohort begins in mid-August and ends the following mid-June. 

We strongly encourage you to attend a Teacher Education info session well ahead of your application.

Within the Bachelor of Education, there is the Elementary/Middle school option and the Secondary school option. Both run parallel to each other and are 10.5 months in length. Courses are typically scheduled Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, though sometimes it is necessary to schedule classes into the evening and on Saturdays. There are two practica as part of the program: a 5-week school experience in the fall and a 12-week certifying practicum in the winter semester.

Classes take place at the Mission campus. Online or distance education is not available for the BEd program at UFV.

You may complete your practica in the Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Langley, Fraser-Cascade, or Maple Ridge school districts. You are expected to travel to practicum sites and in-service sessions and must have reliable means of transportation.

No. The BEd program is only offered in a condensed format over 10.5 months, starting in mid-August and completing in mid-June.  

The Bachelor of Education consists of three semesters with a total of 55 credits. In 2024/2025, tuition fees and ancillary costs are estimated at approximately $13,000 for all three semesters. Tuition fees will be paid in installments for each one of the three semesters, according to the credit load in each semester.

Books and additional supplies cost approximately $800. The criminal record check (required by the Ministry of Public Safety for all prospective teacher candidates) is currently $28. In addition, you must have a reliable mode of transportation for travel to and from practica sites.

Finally, other expenses you'll need to cover include fees for teacher certification ($250), annual professional memberships ($90), and a professional wardrobe.

You should be prepared to accept a placement deemed appropriate by the department. While every effort is made to place you in a school within a reasonable distance from your home, you should be prepared to travel up to one hour to your school placement. Coordinators consider many factors in finding the best possible placement, including an environment that optimizes your professional growth. It is the coordinator’s role to make contact with school administration and staff to recruit teacher mentors and facilitate placements. Practicum sites are selected from the Chilliwack, Mission, Abbotsford, Langley, Fraser-Cascade, and Maple Ridge school districts.

No, this is not an option. The UFV BEd program follows a cohort model, meaning that courses and practicums are designed to be integrated for those who are officially enrolled. Seats are reserved exclusively for admitted students, and individual courses or practicum opportunities are not available to those outside the program, even with an evaluation from the Teacher Regulation Branch.

No, this is not an option. The UFV BEd program follows a cohort model, meaning that courses and practicums are designed to be integrated for those who are officially enrolled. Seats are reserved exclusively for admitted students, and individual courses or practicum opportunities are not available to those outside the program, even with an evaluation from the Teacher Regulation Branch.