Overview

Throughout the Education (Elementary) course from Thompson Rivers University as a graduate, you can pursue a career in elementary education and with prior learning may be eligible for secondary teaching. You earn a professional teaching certificate from the BC Teacher Certification Branch, qualifying you to teach in any elementary school setting—public, independent, private, religious and First Nations.

Key facts:

This programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 13.0101). Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health and Career Education
Inclusive Education
Assessment and Cross-Curricular Connections
Drama
Music
Visual Arts
Second Language with Focus on French or Secwepemctsin

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

70 alternative credits

5 years (150 credits)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kamloops, Canada

Disciplines

Education View 121 other Bachelors in Education in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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125

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cumulative minimum GPA of 2.67 calculated on the most recent 60 academic credits completed is required for an application to be reviewed, but does not guarantee admission.
High school graduates can apply and be admitted to this programme while upgrading at TRU.
Mature students without a high school diploma (or equivalent) can work towards completing their BC High School Graduation Diploma while in this programme through TRU courses.
Students who do not qualify for mature student status can apply for the TRU University Preparation programme to complete their BC High School Graduation Diploma.

Work experience

Complete a minimum of 15 hours of volunteer work with groups of K-12 children and youth. This experience should be described in the supplementary form provided.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30625 CAD / year

≈ 30625 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

5670 CAD / year

≈ 5670 CAD / year

Living costs

Kamloops

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kamloops

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