If you have recently started a B.Ed program in Ontario, then you may request equivalencies should you be admitted into our B.Ed Program. Requests are evaluated on a case-to-case basis.

Requests for equivalencies will only be considered after you have accepted your offer of admission. B.Ed. courses completed in another province or country are not eligible for advanced standing in the University of Ottawa’s B.Ed. program.

You will need to send a detailed description of each course to e[email protected] so that we can evaluate any advanced standing that may apply.

The teaching subjects chart specifies which courses are accepted (“given subject courses” and “related subject courses”) to qualify to teach a subject. We encourage you to carefully review the information under “Undergraduate degree requirements” on the undergraduate program admissions page. 

Please note that a minimum grade of 70% is required in any course used to satisfy a teachable-subject requirement.

If in doubt, you can send a description of the course to [email protected]. Note that we can only answer questions about specific courses. The faculty does not pre-evaluate admission files.

The deposit will not appear on your statement of account. To confirm receipt, log into uoZone. Under Applications, select Admission File, and then your program of study. Confirmation of receipt of your deposit will be posted at the top of the page in grey.

Please allow about 48 hours for the confirmation to appear in your admission file. If the confirmation does not appear after 48 hours, contact InfoService for assistance.

For more information, please visit the Admission Deposit website.   

The B.Ed. program does not accept requests to defer admission. For more information, see the I’ve been admitted webpage. 

The waiting list is not numbered and so unfortunately, it is impossible to know your chances of admission. If admitted, you will receive an email informing you of the update. 

However, we do strongly recommend that you verify your uoZone account regularly. You will remain on the waiting list until a spot is available or until the program meets its enrolment quota. The waiting list could be maintained until the first week of classes; however, the faculty reserves the right to cancel it before the end of the admissions process.

If you’re applying for the Formation à l’enseignement program, you must register for the Test de compétence linguistique (TCLF).

If you’re applying for the Teacher Education program, to teach French as a second language, you must register for the Test de compétence en langue française (TCLE).

The two tests aren’t interchangeable. 

Yes.

If you’re applying for a Formation à l’enseignement program or a Teacher Education teaching French as a second language program, you must pass our language proficiency test (TCLF or TCLE). There are no exceptions. You must register for the test, which can’t be replaced by any other evaluation (such as the TECFÉE, DALF or SEL). If you don’t pass the test, we won’t accept your application. 

Once you’ve applied for admission, the University will email you an acknowledgement of receipt. It will include your uoAccess ID and password to log into the uoZone student portal. Select the Application tab and then Admission file. You’ll see your recent admission applications as well as a list of requirements you must meet, including a link to register for the language proficiency test.

To make sure the apps you’ve downloaded for the test work properly.

You must write this 15-minute pretest to have access to the full test.

Once the pretest availability period is over, it’s impossible for you to access it. If you haven’t written it by the deadline, you’ll have to register for the next test. To ensure your place, you must re-start the registration process. You must also pay your registration fees again.

You must write the pretest to have access to the full test. 

Registration fees for language proficiency tests aren’t refundable. 

Casper is an online situational judgement test that assesses the personal and professional skills relevant to teaching.

For more information, please visit the admissions webpage.

Register directly through the Acuity Insight website. 

Testing dates are limited and may fill quickly. To allow sufficient time for identity verification and payment processing, we recommend registering at least three business days before your preferred test date. 

Your Casper results are sent directly to the University of Ottawa Admissions Office. You do not need to submit them yourself. For information about test dates, registration, fees, accommodations and preparation resources, visit the Acuity Insights website. 

Important: Casper results are valid for one admission cycle only, and a new test must be completed each time you apply.

Only one Casper test is required for all program choices oƯered in the same language. Applicants to multiple Teacher Education options or multiple Formation à l'enseignement options do not need to complete additional Casper tests. 

Important: Applicants to both Teacher Education and Formation à l'enseignement must complete the French version and the English version of the Casper test.

The Casper test you must complete depends on the program to which you are applying. Please refer to your admission file for the specific Casper test required for your application. Applicants applying to programs in both English and French are required to complete a Casper test in each language.

Yes. You can take the test even if you have not yet received your student ID number. Simply enter a placeholder, such as a series of seven zeros, in the ID field. Once you receive your student ID number, you can return to your account and update it. 

If you initially shared your results with another institution, you can also choose to share them with the University of Ottawa at a later date by returning to your account. A score distribution fee will apply.

They’re meant for different groups:

The Multi-Session Transitional Certificate is for part-time students in the Formation à l’enseignement program.

The Transitional Certificate is for full-time students in the Teacher Education and Formation à l’enseignement programs (Ottawa, Toronto and Windsor campuses).

The undergraduate studies office sends off its reports in batches according to a fixed schedule. An e-mail will be sent to the students concerned to express their interest and submit their OCT numbers during the submission period. You’ll receive a confirmation email when the report is submitted. 

See our information on transcripts and academic documents. If you have questions about this, contact InfoService.

The OCT operates independently of the Faculty of Education. We can’t confirm its requirements and processing times, or the status of your file. For any questions about your file, contact the OCT directly.

No. Bachelor of Education programs are accredited to prepare candidates to teach in Ontario elementary or secondary schools. Practicum must be completed in Ontario to meet requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for accreditation. 

No, the Faculty of Education is responsible for arranging all practicum placements to meet Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), program, and school board requirements.

Yes. Teacher Candidates are expected to arrive at their assigned classroom at least 30 minutes prior to the official school start time and stay at the school at least 30 minutes at the end of the day or as determined by the Associate Teacher.

Teacher Education (B.Ed): Additional information about practicum can be found in the Practicum Guide.
Formation à l'enseignement (B.Éd): Additional information about practicum can be found here.

Additional information about Risk Management requirements can be found on the Practicum document requirements web page.