Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Why choose Teacher Education at UVic?
Great teachers don’t just deliver lessons — they build trust, spark curiosity and create spaces where every learner feels supported. At UVic, Teacher Education is grounded in hands-on learning, mentorship and community, helping you grow into a thoughtful, confident educator from year one.
In this four-year program, you’ll learn how children develop, how classrooms work and how to design inclusive learning environments that make a real difference. You’ll graduate prepared to teach with purpose, professionalism and care.
Build confidence and professionalism
Teaching is both personal and professional. This program helps you develop a strong teaching identity rooted in your values, while preparing you to work confidently in diverse school communities.
- Observe experienced educators
- Try different teaching approaches
- Receive mentorship that helps you grow into a reflective and capable professional.
Teach in real classrooms
You’ll connect theory to practice through school-based practicum experiences in local classrooms. Program coordinators help match you with placements that align with your interests and experience.
International practicums
Take your learning global by completing a practicum at one of UVic’s partner schools in Sweden, Japan or Tanzania. International practicums help you build cross-cultural skills, broaden your perspective and gain experience teaching in different educational contexts.
Learn alongside real teachers
You won’t be expected to figure teaching out on your own. Throughout the program, you’ll observe, shadow and practice teaching with support from mentors and field advisers. These experiences help ease the transition from student to teacher while building confidence in real classroom environments.
French immersion experience
Gain experience teaching in French immersion settings and expand your future career opportunities. Learn how to support learners and deliver instruction in bilingual classrooms.
Explore French Language Teaching Pathways
Parlez-vous français? You can take French module courses or complete a French immersion practicum as part of your teacher education journey.
Career possibilities
- Public or private school teacher
- Corporate trainer
- Education consultant
Inspiring courses
- Learners and Learning Environments
- Learning Support: Context and Key Issues
- Literacy and Language in Elementary or Middle School
- Physical Education for General Classroom Teachers
- EL TELNIWT and Indigenous Education
Admission
Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
If you've already completed an undergraduate degree, you can apply for a post-degree professional program in Elementary Curriculum, Indigenous Education or Secondary Curriculum.
Program details
Providing you accurate application deadlines, tuition fee estimates, admission requirements, scholarships and transfer credit depends on your situation.
Program details
Application deadline
Admission requirements
Recommended admission average
Expanded qualifications
English language proficiency
Transfer credit
Tuition & fees
Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).
This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.
Scholarships
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