Overview

The Education program of University of New Brunswick attracts students who want to accomplish two goals: receive the training and skills required to become an elementary school teacher (Kindergarten to grade 5) and acquire a Bachelor of Arts (BA), all at the same time.

Why take the BA/BEd program at UNB?

The BA/BEd program will qualify you for a certificate Level 5 teaching license in New Brunswick, which is recognized by other Canadian provinces and most U.S. states. In addition, our small class sizes mean greater interaction and collaboration between you, your instructors, and your colleagues.

Hands-on learning

Thirty hours of service at a school in the community

Two one-week observations in a classroom setting (in Years 1 and 2)

A full-time 15-week practicum (internship) at a public school or at a Canadian-Chinese school in China (in final year of study)

Tutoring opportunities at local schools

Skills you will acquire:

Written and oral communication

Teaching and leadership

Organization and lesson planning

Teamwork and collaboration

Critical thinking and reflection

Mentorship and guidance

Career paths

Certified teacher in local and international schools

Employee trainer, facilitator, or team leader in business and industry settings

Mentor, teacher, or director in child care facilities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exceptional Learners

Inclusion from Early Years

Literacy Learning in Early Years

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint John, Canada

Disciplines

Education View 121 other Bachelors in Education in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

85

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Check the admission requirements

Complete the application

Pay the application fee

Official or notarized transcripts/grades for all secondary or high school, colleges and universities you have attended.

If applicable, submit the results from any academic tests you have taken, such as SAT, ACT, Cambridge ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels, CXC or others.

If you are applying for direct admission to an undergraduate program at UNB and are not exempt from our English language requirements, submit your English language proficiency test score
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20265 CAD / year

≈ 20265 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

8653 CAD / year

≈ 8653 CAD / year

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Overview

Why take the BA/BEd program at UNB?

Hands-on learning

Skills you will acquire:

Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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