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	The Bachelor of Education program at UBC has so much to offer those seeking a teaching career:
	An amazing city Unparalleled diversity Renowned scholarship Research excellence The widest variety of teaching options Proven success

An Amazing City

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable cities in the world with spectacular beauty, an extraordinary cultural environment, world class shopping, professional sports and transportation access from around the world. Vancouver's mild climate, beaches, parks and recreational activities provide a lifestyle that is envied across the country.

Unparalleled Diversity

UBC welcomes students from every corner of the world and offers a dynamic welcome program for International Students through International House and our Go Global program. In addition, the Greater Vancouver area is home to new Canadians from a myriad of countries resulting in a rich tapestry of cultural celebrations, foods and fashions.

Renowned Scholarship

UBC is home to internationally known scholars working in the sciences, the arts, the humanities and one of Canada’s largest group of professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, engineering, law, social work and teaching.

Research Excellence

UBC is one of the top 40 research universities in the world with Nobel Prize winning faculty, Canada Research Chairs and academic institutes with national and international standing.

Options for Students

The UBC Faculty of Education offers BCs largest teacher preparation program, the only one that includes all teaching specializations for secondary teaching, two options for elementary teaching and a middle years option. In addition, the Faculty has a major graduate program, professional development options for teachers and BCs longest running teacher education program for those of Aboriginal heritage (NITEP).

Proven Success

UBC teacher education graduates can be found in schools throughout BC and Canada as well as around the world. UBC teachers and school administrators are leaders in school change and curriculum development across Canada. Recent graduates can be found in schools in the US, Britain, Singapore, China, the Middle East and the Northwest Territories.