Teacher Education Programs in British Columbia
There are nine teacher education programs in BC that prepare teachers to teach in the K-12 system. The programs range from one to two years and include both theoretical coursework and practical experiences in schools.
The College is responsible for ensuring that applicants who are admitted to the profession meet certain standards of qualification and fitness. To this end, in 2004 the College entered into an agreement with the eight existing teacher education programs in BC. These programs must ensure that their graduates meet the Standards for the Education, Competence and Professional Conduct of Educators in BC. The College also has the responsibility to approve any new teacher education programs proposed in BC.
Over the next years, the College, the teacher education programs, and our education partners in BC will collaborate in developing specific criteria that will inform the evaluation of applicants for admission to the profession. Further, the parties will work closely in developing pilot and research projects that will provide important data regarding competence of beginning teachers.
Approved Programs in BC