The program starts in May 2027.

The Bachelor of Education program prepares future educators to teach in English-language schools across Ontario. Through a mix of foundations, teachable, elective, and professional inquiry courses, students gain a strong grounding in educational theory and inclusive teaching practices that reflect today’s classrooms.

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) is an accredited program of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). 

Why choose this program?

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Be a change maker.

Learn from a diverse team of researchers, educational leaders, community partners, and professional specialists who are shaping the future of education. The program focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogies, student engagement and well-being, and evidence-informed teaching across disciplines. Graduates leave prepared to meet professional and ethical standards while helping build more just and inclusive communities.

The Formation à l'enseignement program at the Ottawa, Toronto, Windsor and Virtual Campuses prepares students to teach in French-language schools in Ontario (see the corresponding program for more information).

Program structure

The Teacher Education program is offered full-time over three consecutive terms. The Spring-Summer term provides a strong foundation through teaching methods, curriculum, and educational studies courses that prepare teacher candidates for classroom practice. Teacher candidates begin developing practical teaching skills early in the program through subject-specific pedagogy courses aligned with the divisions in which they are being prepared to teach. During the Fall and Winter terms, teacher candidates complete two practicum placements while continuing their academic coursework, allowing them to progressively integrate theory and practice in authentic school settings.

The program addresses contemporary realities of Ontario schools throughout the program, including courses such as Classroom Dynamics and Inclusion; First Nations, Metis and Inuit Histories and Perspectives on Schooling; Schooling and Society, and Critical Digital Practices in Classrooms. Professional growth is supported throughout the program by Becoming a Teacher Through Inquiry in Practice, a three-term course that promotes reflection, inquiry, and the development of professional identity. 

Credit distribution per term to obtain the degree:

  • Spring-Summer (term 1): 19 units
  • Fall (term 2): 13 units
  • Winter (term 3): 13 units
  • Total program requirements: 45 units, including 9 units of practicum courses.

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The Teacher Education program at the Ottawa campus of the University of Ottawa prepares students to teach in Ontario's anglophone schools.

Kindergarden students

Primary/Junior (P/J): K to Grade 6

The P/J division prepares you to teach Kindergarten to Grade 6 in Ontario's anglophone schools. 
It provides you with skills in teaching and learning methods for all subjects, including: language, math, social studies, science, arts, health and physical education.

No prerequisite courses required.

P/J division course catalogue will be coming soon. 

Middle school students

Junior/Intermediate (J/I): Grade 4 to 10

The J/I division prepares you to teach grades 4 to 10 in Ontario's anglophone schools.

You must choose one academic option from among the teachable subjects.

J/I division course catalogue will be coming soon.

High school students

Intermediate/Senior (I/S): Grade 7 to 12

The I/S division prepares you to teach in both middle school (grades 7 and 8) and high school (grades 9 to 12). in Ontario's anglophone schools.

You must choose two academic options from among the teachable subjects.

I/S division course catalogue will be coming soon. 

An overview of the next steps:

  • Read the admission requirements and submit an admission application — uploading unofficial transcripts is accepted during the file evaluation.

  • Receive an email to access your uOzone student portal (username and password), register for and pass the French language proficiency test.

  • Register for and pass the Casper 2 test.

  • Meet the minimum requirement of 70% in the subject being taught and the minimum number of courses for the Junior/Intermediate and Intermediate/Senior teaching divisions (refer to the academic options table).

To increase your chances of admission, we recommend that your file be completed before the date indicated in the admission requirements.

After your studies

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Teacher Education graduates can teach in anglophone schools at the elementary or secondary level, work in specialized education, or pursue roles in curriculum development, educational technology, and leadership.

Our strong partnerships with school boards and our bilingual training open doors to careers locally, and internationally.

Student experience

Graduate standing up during the ceremony
Graduation

Class of ’25 – A class committed to the future of teaching

As summer nears, the Faculty of Education’s Class of ’25 is ready to take the next step. We celebrated these new graduates on the Faculty’s Ottawa, Wi…
Teachers engaged in a round table discussion.
French as a Second Language

Strengthening the FSL teaching landscape through a community focus on retention

Mentorship and relationships are crucial supports for educators who teach French as a second language.
Angela and her mother Theresa
Indigenous

Legacy of learning: A mother-daughter journey through education in an Indigenous community

In the small, tight-knit Indigenous community of Aroland, in Northern Ontario, education represents more than a pathway to a career — it’s a tradition…

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