Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary)

The bachelor of education (primary/elementary) as a first degree is a 150 credit hour program designed to prepare teachers of kindergarten through grade six. This full-time, professional program, which extends over six semesters (three years), includes school visit days and a one-semester internship placement.

To be considered for admission to the bachelor of education (primary/elementary) as a first degree program, you must have successfully completed 60 credit hours (20 courses) with either a cumulative average of at least 65% or an average of at least 65% on the last attempted 30 credit hours (10 courses).

The 60 credit hours (20 courses) for admission must include:

12 credit hours in English, including at least six credit hours at the 2000-level or above (English as a Second Language courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement)
six credit hours in mathematics or three credit hours in calculus
six credit hours in psychology
six credit hours from two separate science areas, three credit hours must have a laboratory component. Chemistry 1900 may be used to satisfy three credit hours of the laboratory requirement.
The science areas are: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental science, ocean sciences, physics
six credit hours in any combination from anthropology, archaeology, economics, folklore, gender studies, geography, history, indigenous studies, linguistics, philosophy, political science, religious studies, or sociology
a minimum of 18 credit hours in any one focus area
No more than six credit hours at the 1000 level can be used to fulfill this requirement
additional credit hours from subject areas other than education

Length: Five years (Two years of prerequisite courses plus three years in B.Ed. program)

If you are currently in high school -
- When you apply early acceptance.
- Interim High School transcript or predicted IB grades Documents can be official or unofficial.
- Official English proficiency test result if required See general admission criteria section above.
- Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.
If you have completed high school and not attended a postsecondary institution
- Final high school transcript sent by post or courier directly from the school to the Office of the Registrar or final IB results sent electronically directly from the IB Organization.
- Official English proficiency test result if required See general admission criteria section above.
Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application
- If you have attended a postsecondary institution.
- You are required to apply as a transfer student In addition to the information provided above please refer to our university or college transfer applicant requirements.
Minimum score of 24 on the IB Diploma with completion of the required subject areas or completion of another recognized High School diploma program.
The IB certificate and career programs are not acceptable for admission unless another recognized High School diploma or certificate has been awarded.
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS Academic with at least a band 6 in reading and writing General training results are not acceptable.
For admission to winter Jan 2025 and later A minimum score of 83 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing
For admission to fall Sept 2024 and earlier A minimum score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition with a minimum score of 20 in reading and writing and not less than 17 in listening and speaking.

Duolingo English Test DET until spring 2025 only - Requirement A minimum overall score of 115.
Pearson Test of Academic English PTE ACADEMIC - Requirement - For admission to winter Jan 2025 and later A minimum overall score of 60.
For admission to fall Sept 2024 and earlier A minimum score of 58 in each of the reading writing listening and speaking components of the PTE is required.