Teacher Education
WELCOME TO TEACHER EDUCATION
Do you dream of inspiring your own classroom of students? For aspiring K-12 teachers in B.C., our leading-edge programs offer unique pathways to the profession from any stage in your career. Here, you’ll learn from expert faculty and practitioners, explore strategies for advancing diversity, inclusivity and Indigeneity in education, and join a professional community of leaders prepared to teach the next generation of students across the province.
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TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Our teacher education programs are designed to support educators at every stage of their career, so they can make life-long learning a part of their journey.
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Next Start Date: September
Delivery Method: In-person
Estimated Total Tuition: $13,000
Location: SFU campuses and school placementsApplication Deadlines
SFU Undergraduate Application Period: October 1 to January 31 at 4:00 PM (PT)
PDP Broad-based Supplemental Application Period: October 15 to February 7 at 4:00 PM (PT)
PDP Broad-based Supplemental Application Early Submission Deadline: November 30
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Next Start Date: September
Delivery Method: In-person
Estimated Total Tuition: $13,000
Location: Burnaby, Surrey, and school placements
Application Deadlines
SFU Undergraduate Application Period: October 1 to January 31 at 4:00 PM (PT)
PLP Broad-based Supplemental Application Period: October 15 to February 7 at 4:00 PM (PT)
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Next start date(s): January, September
Method of delivery: In-person
Estimated Tuition Fee: *$2,700 for 12 units ($216.28 per unit for domestic students)
Location: Burnaby campus and school placementsApplication Deadlines
Spring (January) Intake:
SFU Undergraduate Application period: July 1 to September 15 at 4:00 PM (PT)
HEART Broad-based Supplemental Application period: July 1 to September 15 at 4:00 PM (PT)
Fall (September) Intake:
SFU Undergraduate Application period: March 1 to April 15 at 4:00 PM (PT)
HEART Broad-based Supplemental Application period: March 1 to April 15 at 4:00 PM (PT)
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Next start date: September 2026
Method of delivery: In-person
Location: Burnaby, Surrey campuses, off-campus opportunities
Application Deadlines
Applications period: January to September
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PEACE REGION PROGRAMS
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Next start date: September (subject to approval and enrolment)
Method of delivery: In-person
Estimated Total Tuition: $13,000
Location: Peace River Regional District
Application Deadlines
SFU Undergraduate Application period: October 1 to January 31 at 4:00 PM (PT)
PLP-PR Broad-based Supplemental Application period: October 1 to Feburary 7 at 4:00 PM (PT)
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Next Start Date: September (subject to approval)
Delivery Method: In-person
Estimated Total Tuition: $13,000
Location: Northern Lights College - Dawson Creek and Fort St. John campusesApplication Deadlines
SFU Undergradate Application period: October 1 to January 31 at 4:00 PM (PT)
AHCOTE Broad-based Supplemental Application period: October 15 to February 7 at 4:00 PM (PT)
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Familiarization Program
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Next Start Date: January 2026
Method of delivery: online (synchronous and asynchronous)
Estimated Tuition Fee: $630Application Deadlines
Applications open: October 1
Applications close: November 30
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Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree Minors
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This minor enables the student to explore a range of curriculum and teaching areas within the elementary school program in the professional development program.
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This minor develops a teacher's skills in environmental and outdoor education programs from kindergarten through grade 12, and in the organization and operation of residential and day centre outdoor education, wilderness outdoor recreation, and other interdisciplinary environmental school programs.
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This minor enables students to explore contemporary second language teaching and learning theory, as well as experientially based approaches to French language curriculum development and instructional design, so that culturally informed and appropriate practices can be developed and used in French-speaking classrooms.
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This minor provides students in the Professional Development Program with competence to teach physical education.
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This minor will interest pre-service teachers who are considering a career in teaching secondary mathematics.
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This program enables the secondary Professional Development Program (PDP) student to explore a range of curriculum and teaching areas that are applicable to the secondary school program.
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DĂ©but du programme : septembre
Mode de livraison : En personne
Frais de scolarité estimés : 13 000 $ (Pour le programme au complet, uniquement pour les étudiants domestiques; cela n’inclut pas les frais supplémentaires de SFU )
Emplacement : Burnaby campus, placements dans les Ă©colesdates limites de candidature
SFU Undergraduate Application period : 1 octobre – 31 janvier, 16h00 (HNP)
PDP Broad-based Supplemental Application period : 15 octobre – 7 février, 16h00 (HNP)
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DĂ©but du programme : janvier 2026*
Mode de livraison : Hybride : combinaison en personne et en ligne
Frais de scolarité estimés : 13 000 $ (pour l’ensemble du programme pour les étudiants domestiques, hors frais supplémentaires)
Emplacement : Burnaby campus, placements dans les Ă©colesdates limites de candidature
DĂ©but des admissions : 1er juillet 2025
Fin des admissions : 15 septembre 2025 Ă 16h00 (HNP)
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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS
No matter where you start, teacher education at SFU prepares you for a rewarding career as an educator in British Columbia and beyond.
SEE WHERE EDUCATION CAN TAKE YOU
A passion for teaching and learning. That’s what students in our Teacher Education programs have in common. Explore their stories here.
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I had the opportunity to teach with a letter of permission at an independent school prior to obtaining my teaching certificate. After obtaining my teaching certificate, I began as a teacher on call and recently got hired into a continuing contract teaching middle school.
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I had a pretty good idea of my beliefs regarding my students and their education. However, the practicum made these philosophy statements come to life. My beliefs were solidified, and they took on deep relevance and meaning.
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TEACHER EDUCATION FEATURES
Benefits of a Cohort Model
Teaching is grounded in relationships. The cohort model offers student teachers important opportunities to build close working relationships with their peers, teacher educators and practicing K-12 teachers.
Indigeneity in Teacher Education
We bring a deep reverence for Indigenous learning and interconnectedness to everything we do and are committed to meaningful, ongoing reconciliation.
Unique Staffing Model
Faculty Associates, School Associates, Coordinators and Community Partners bring important perspective and mentorship to student teachers enrolled in our teacher education programs.
CONTACT US
Questions? We’re here to help guide your journey with the Faculty of Education.
For general inquiries, contact the Teacher Education Office.