Overview

This 16-month program offers students more than 24 weeks of practical experience in a variety of teaching contexts. Students enrolled in this pathway will learn to teach children in elementary grades (Kindergarten to Grade 6).

The Bachelor of Education - Teaching Children program from University of British Columbia, offers extensive practical experience both inside and outside the classroom setting, including: two school-based practicums; community field experience; a 15-week internship; and many place-based learning opportunities.

Join our community and engage in collaborative learning with instructors, classmates, practising educators, and community partners.

You will graduate with a globally recognized UBC Bachelor of Education degree that is highly sought after by employers locally, nationally, and internationally.

Your future

A UBC education will introduce you to people and ideas from around the world, open doors to new opportunities, and take you places you never imagined.
You’ll graduate not only with expertise in your chosen field, but with the skills you need to continue growing, learning, and evolving with your career over time.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Becoming a Scholar-Practitioner

Developing a Pedagogical Stance

Field Experience: Literacies and Numeracies in Action

Developing Curricular Vision for a Democratic Society: Educational Purposes, Policies, and Practices

Educating for the Whole Person

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada
Kelowna, Canada

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 117 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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

125

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to UBC, you must successfully meet the general admission requirements that apply to all applicants, as well as the degree-specific requirements that depend on which country you’re applying from and what degree(s) you’re applying to.

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are nine different ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

65037 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65037 CAD per year during 16 months.
National

13539 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13539 CAD per year during 16 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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