Brescia University

Teaching

In Ontario, you must be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers to teach in this province’s publicly funded schools. In Ontario, teachers education is a two-year program with a combination of classroom-based and practicum-based learning opportunities.

Bachelor of Education, Althouse College at Western

Brescia students may apply for Primary-Junior, Junior-Intermediate (limited acceptance) or Intermediate-Senior teachers education at Althouse. Each program has its own set of requirements for teachables and admission.

Please refer to Althouse directly regarding deadlines, specialties, and program options.

Direct Pathway (French) at Western

Brescia University students can apply for direct admission to the Faculty of Education.  This applies to students interested in teaching at Primary/Junior level as a Second Language, the Junior/Intermediate with a teachable in French, or Intermediate/Senior with a first teachable in French.

Application Requirements/Process:

Complete the Brescia Faculty of Education – Application form during Year 2 or Year 3. Please review the application form for specific requirements.

Students must also apply using the TEAS applicationon the Ontario Universities Application Centre by the stated deadline.

Direct Pathway (Family Studies) at Western

Brescia University students can apply for direct admission to the Faculty of Education. This applies to students interested in teaching at the Intermediate/Senior level with a first teachable in Family Studies (plus a second teachable).

Application Requirements/Process:

Complete the Brescia/Western Faculty of Education – Applicant Information Form (Family Studies) during Year 2 or Year 3. Please review the application form for specific requirements.

Students must also apply using the TEAS application on the Ontario Universities Application Centre by the stated deadline. Students are to complete CASPer test.

Applying for Teachers Education

Students apply for Teachers Education programs via the Teacher Education Application Service. Applications are typically due at the beginning of December each year in Ontario — however, check with each school directly regarding specific deadlines.

Resources

Ontario Teacher Education Programs

Other Teacher Education programs in Ontario include: