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Bachelor of Education Post-Baccalaureate
- Nanaimo, Canada
- 1.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
An 18-month teacher education degree for applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to the length of the programme; 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement for bachelor's degrees; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
Career outcomes
- Elementary teacher
- Secondary teacher
- Middle school teacher
Curriculum
- Full-time 18-month programme. Term 1 includes child and youth development
- Methods in language arts and science
- Principles of teaching and learning
- Instructional design
- An initial practicum and Indigenous education
- With further terms of methods courses and practica.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list) with English 12 grade C or an accepted English test; programme pages add prerequisites and limited-entry programmes are competitive. BEd Post-Baccalaureate needs a prior degree.
Accepted academic background
High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list), BEd Post-Baccalaureate needs a prior university degree
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 115
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport Photo Page
- Academic Graduation Certificate If Applicable
- English Language Proficiency Evidence If Applicable
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and international application window on its page (https://www.viu.ca/programs). Apply online through Education Planner BC (link at https://www.viu.ca/admissions/international)
- choosing Vancouver Island University
- pay the 156.06 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts
- proof of English
- passport photo page and diploma copies
- send official documents to the VIU Registration Centre. Complete any interview or portfolio the programme requires. Receive the Letter of Offer and pay the tuition deposit (due about 4 weeks after the offer) to get the Letter of Acceptance. Use it to apply for a Canadian study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,143 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $156 CAD |
| Deposit | $10,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Nanaimo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Education |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to the length of the programme; 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement for bachelor's degrees; apply within 180 days of completion) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $35,143 CAD per year. The application fee is $156 CAD. The deposit is $10,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,380 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115, Cambridge 176.