Education (BEd) at StFX: Admission Average
St. Francis Xavier University · Antigonish, NS
What average do you need for Education (BEd) at StFX?
Education (BEd) at St. Francis Xavier University typically admits students with averages in the mid 70s, roughly 75–78%. It is the most accessible of the 10 StFX programs we track.
Well-regarded NS teacher certification.
How competitive is it?
Of the 30 universities we track that offer it, 14 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 78% or higher is above the typical range, 75% up to 78% is inside it, and 71% up to 75% 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
- McGill University – mid-to-high 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
- 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 StFX
St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish is Nova Scotia's most community-spirited small university. Known for the iconic 'X-Ring' that graduates receive upon completing their degree, StFX has a remarkably tight-knit alumni network. The university is particularly strong in nursing, arts, sciences, and business, and is known for its emphasis on social justice, community development, and the Coady International Institute.
St. Francis Xavier University is in Antigonish, NS, was founded in 1853 and has about 5,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $9,000 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- The X-Ring is one of the most recognisable university rings in Canada - StFX alumni are immediately connected by it.
- Antigonish is a small town - the entire university community genuinely knows each other.
- The Coady International Institute at StFX is world-renowned for community development - good for international development careers.
Other StFX programs
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Business (Sobey - BBA) – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Chemistry – high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Information Technology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Celtic Studies – mid 80s