Education at McGill: Admission Average
McGill University · Montreal, QC
What average do you need for Education at McGill?
Education at McGill University typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It is the most accessible of the 16 McGill programs we track.
Quebec teacher certification pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 30 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and 16 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Education at other universities
- University of British Columbia – mid 80s (BC) / high 80s (OOP)
- University of Victoria – mid 80s
- Concordia University – mid 80s
- Université de Montréal – mid-to-high 80s
- Université Laval – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Alberta – mid 80s
- University of Calgary – mid 80s
- Dalhousie University – mid 80s
- University of Manitoba – mid 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – mid 80s
- University of Regina – mid 80s
- University of New Brunswick – mid 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – mid 80s
- Queen's University – high 70s
- Western University – high 70s
- University of Ottawa – mid 70s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – mid 70s
- Brock University – mid-to-high 70s
- University of Windsor – mid 70s
- York University – high 70s
- Simon Fraser University – mid 70s
- University of Northern BC – mid 70s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid 70s
- Bishop's University – mid 70s
- MacEwan University – mid 70s
- Acadia University – mid 70s
- St. Francis Xavier University – mid 70s
- University of Winnipeg – mid 70s
- University of Prince Edward Island – mid 70s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Undergrad degree in a teachable subject (consecutive BEd)
- One additional U/M course
- Experience with youth (valued)
First-year courses
- Foundations of Education
- Child Development
- Curriculum Design
- Educational Psychology
- Practicum Placement
These are typical for Education (BEd) programs across Canada. About the Education (BEd) degree
After a Education (BEd) degree
Education (BEd) usually takes 1 year (12 months) post-undergrad in Ontario from 2027, previously 2 years; concurrent programs at some schools.
- Teacher – $50,000 to $105,000
- School Counsellor – $60,000 to $100,000
- Ontario's consecutive BEd is shifting from 2 years to a 12-month, three-term program starting in 2027 - you still need an undergrad degree first, so check each school's updated format.
- STEM, French immersion, and special education teachers are in particularly high demand across Canada.
- Ontario teacher salaries reach $105,000+ after 10 years - excellent compensation with a strong pension.
Applying to McGill
McGill University is Canada's most internationally recognised university and consistently ranks among the world's top 30. Situated in downtown Montreal on the slope of Mount Royal, McGill has produced more Nobel laureates per capita than any other Canadian university. Quebec residents pay some of Canada's lowest tuition, but since Fall 2024 out-of-province Canadians pay a much higher rate (roughly $13,000/year in tuition).
McGill University is in Montreal, QC, was founded in 1821 and has about 40,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year and co-op is not widely offered.
Deadlines: direct application January 15 (most programs).
- Quebec residents pay very low tuition (~$3,100/year before fees). Out-of-province Canadians admitted since Fall 2024 pay about $13,000/year in tuition - roughly double typical Ontario tuition - so budget accordingly.
- McGill's bilingual environment is a genuine asset - some French helps but full fluency isn't required for most programs. Quebec's planned French-proficiency requirement for out-of-province students was struck down in court in 2025.
- Montreal's cost of living is significantly lower than Toronto or Vancouver - a major financial advantage.
Other McGill programs
- Medicine (MDCM) – high 90s (95%+) + Casper + interview
- Law (BCL/LLB) – low-to-mid 90s
- Computer Science – low-to-mid 90s
- Software Engineering – low-to-mid 90s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Chemical Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Management (Desautels) – low-to-mid 90s
- Economics – high 80s-low 90s
- Biology – high 80s
- Chemistry – high 80s
- Mathematics & Statistics – high 80s-low 90s
- Psychology – high 80s
- Political Science – high 80s
- Music (Schulich School) – Audition-based
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s