Overview

Education (French) at York University teacher education degree program is designed for those who wish to teach in French immersion, Core and Extended French classrooms at all certification levels (including primary-junior, junior-intermediate and intermediate-senior). Courses are primarily taught in French, and emphasis is placed on promoting a deep understanding of Francophone cultures. The program includes community-based and school-based practicum placements.

Students who participate in the BEd at Glendon must also be pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Glendon. Emphasis is placed on developing excellent French language proficiency and a deep understanding of francophone cultures; a significant portion of the practicum is planned in Ontario French Immersion schools. Courses are taught in English and French and applicants will be required to successfully complete a French proficiency assessment.

Experiential/Exchange Opportunities through Glendon

During studies for the Glendon degree, students have the opportunity to participate in an exchange option in a Francophone environment, such as in Quebec, other parts of Canada or in several European locations. Alternatively, students have a choice of an equivalent experience of 12 credits in French within a French cultural context. Speak with a Glendon advisor for details.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Students can prepare to teach French as a Second Language in any one of the following teaching levels:

Primary-Junior (JK to Grade 6)
Junior-Intermediate (Grade 4 to Grade 10) or
Intermediate-Senior (Grade 7 to Grade 12)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-14 00:00:00

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Ontario High School students January 15

Language

English, French

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120

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88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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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

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must be applying directly from high school

Fulfillment of admission requirements for your undergraduate degree program

Supplementary Information Form (accessed via MyFile after you apply for admission) by March 20, 2026. The Supplementary Information Form includes the following:

Experience profile
Experience summary
Personal statement
Letter of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41526 CAD / year

≈ 41526 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8536 CAD / year

≈ 8536 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario residents $7,389

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Experiential/Exchange Opportunities through Glendon

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

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