Education (BEd) at TRU: Admission Average
Thompson Rivers University · Kamloops, BC
What average do you need for Education (BEd) at TRU?
Education (BEd) at Thompson Rivers University typically admits students with averages in the mid 70s, roughly 75–78%. It is the most accessible of the 9 TRU programs we track.
Well-regarded BC 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
- 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 TRU
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops is BC's most accessible and flexible university, offering both traditional degrees and open learning programs. TRU is known for strong practical programs in nursing, business, law, and natural resources. Its location in the BC interior provides unique outdoor recreation and tourism industry connections.
Thompson Rivers University is in Kamloops, BC, was founded in 1970 and has about 13,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $5,000 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- TRU's law school (Canada's newest full common law program) focuses specifically on access to justice and rural communities.
- Kamloops offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle - skiing, hiking, and mountain biking are all on campus doorstep.
- TRU's tuition is among the lowest of any BC university - a genuine affordability advantage.
Other TRU programs
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Natural Resources Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Tourism Management – mid 80s
- Environmental Science – mid-to-high 80s