Education (BEd)
Shape the next generation - one of Canada's most stable and meaningful careers.
The Bachelor of Education is a professional degree typically completed after an undergrad in a teachable subject. Ontario requires both a subject degree and a BEd for certification. Ontario is moving its consecutive BEd from a two-year program to a 12-month, three-term model, with the first cohorts expected in 2027. Students complete extensive practicum placements - you teach real classes with mentor teacher supervision throughout the program.
Admission Average
high 70s to high 80s (Tier 3 (<85%))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Undergrad degree in a teachable subject (consecutive BEd)
- One additional U/M course
- Experience with youth (valued)
Skills You'll Build
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design
- Classroom Management
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Inclusive Teaching
- Communication with Families
Program Facts
- Typical length: 1 year (12 months) post-undergrad in Ontario from 2027, previously 2 years; concurrent programs at some schools
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- Western University – London, ON
- University of Alberta – Edmonton, AB
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
Education (BEd) Admission Averages by University
- Kinesiology & Physical Education at University of Toronto – high 80s
- Education (BEd) at University of British Columbia – mid 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- Education (BEd) at University of Victoria – mid 80s
- Education at McGill University – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) at Concordia University – mid 80s
- Education at Université de Montréal – mid-to-high 80s
- Education at Université Laval – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) at University of Alberta – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) at University of Calgary – mid 80s
- Physical Education at MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) at Dalhousie University – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) at University of Manitoba – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) at University of Saskatchewan – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) at University of Regina – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) at University of New Brunswick – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) at Memorial University of Newfoundland – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) at Queen's University – high 70s
- Education (BEd) at Western University – high 70s
- Education (BEd) at University of Ottawa – mid 70s
- Education (BEd) at Wilfrid Laurier University – mid 70s
- Education (BEd) at Brock University – mid-to-high 70s
- Education (BEd) at University of Windsor – mid 70s
- Education (BEd) at York University – high 70s
- Early Childhood Education at Toronto Metropolitan University – high 70s
- Education (BEd) at Simon Fraser University – mid 70s
- Education (BEd) at University of Northern BC – mid 70s
- Education (BEd) at Thompson Rivers University – mid 70s
- Education (BEd) at Bishop's University – mid 70s
- Education (BEd Transfer) at MacEwan University – mid 70s
- Education (BEd) at Acadia University – mid 70s
- Education (BEd) at St. Francis Xavier University – mid 70s
- Education (After Degree BEd) at University of Winnipeg – mid 70s
- Education (BEd) at University of Prince Edward Island – mid 70s
Careers This Major Leads To
- Teacher – Entry $50,000
- School Counsellor – Entry $60,000