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Teacher Education (B.Ed.)

The recent changes to teacher education announced by the Ministry of Education will affect the information found on this page. The new program starts in May 2027.

With the Bachelor of Education : Teacher Education and Formation à l'enseignement programs, you can shape your journey to fit your goals and lifestyle choose the division you want to teach, from kindergarten to grade 12 in French or in English. 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.

Your teaching career starts here.

The bachelor of education (B.Ed.) is accredited with 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.

Our Teacher Education and formation à l'enseignement programs combine hands-on classroom experience, with strong francophone and anglophone school board partnerships and a commitment to equity, diversity, and reconciliation, we give you the skills and network to make a real impact.

The Formation à l'enseignement program at the Ottawa, Windsor, Toronto campus and virtually prepare students to teach in Ontario's French-language schools (see the respective program for more information).

Program structure

The Teacher Education program at the Ottawa campus of the University of Ottawa prepares students to teach in Ontario's anglophone schools. The French as a second language option is available at all three divisions.

The Formation à l’enseignement program at the Ottawa, Windsor and Toronto campuses and virtually of the University of Ottawa prepare students to teach in Ontario's French-language 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. However, see the admission requirements to obtain 1% bonus point.

View P/J division course catalogue
Child

French as a second language option - 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. However, see the admission requirements to obtain 1% bonus point.

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

Admissions requirements
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.

View J/I division course catalogue
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.

View I/S division course catalogue

Full time program - 45 units

The program will begin in the spring/summer term starting in May 2027.

Full time program - P/J FSL including Part 1 AQ - 54 units

The program will begin in the spring/summer term starting in May 2027.

French immersion certificates or being a fluent French speaker does not replace French courses to satisfy the FSL teaching subject.

Key elements: Full details under the admission requirements

  • Submit an application, upload non-official transcripts
  • Minimum average 70 % (count for 60 % of the admission decision)
  • Acknowledgement receipt of your application via email with username and password to access your student portal
  • Register / Pass a Casper test (count for 40 % of the admission decision)
  • Register / Pass a proficiency French Second Language test (FSL), if applicable
  • Meet the minimal requirements of 75 % in the teaching subject and the minimal number of courses for the J/I and I/S divisions (consult the teaching subject chart)

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

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Graduation

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

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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.
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Indigenous

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Teacher Education
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