Discover the UBC Bachelor of Education program! Prospective students can learn more about the UBC teacher education program by attending a webinar, an in-person info session, or speaking with an admissions officer through drop-in advising or scheduled one-on-one appointments.
What do you want help with?
Bachelor of Education Program
Please refer to the tabs below, our Admissions section, and FAQS page for answers to your questions.
Diplomas in Education & Certificates in Education
Once you have selected a diploma or certificate on the Professional Development & Community Engagement (PDCE) website, you may have questions about next steps.
For questions about programs or course selection, contact a PDCE advisor.
For questions regarding application forms, fees, and transcripts, contact the Teacher Education Office.
Reinstatement/Readmission and Visiting & Unclassified Students
Contact a program manager if you are a visiting or unclassified student or if you have questions about readmission or reinstatement into the BEd program.
Webinars
The TEO hosts webinars on a variety of topics related to the Bachelor of Education program and admissions. Please sign up in advance. All webinars are recorded; recordings will be shared with registrants and posted below. Webinars are offered from August to January each year.
Register for an upcoming webinar (2024/25):
Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: French Specialization BEd Options and Bursaries | Register
Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: BEd Program Admission and Q&A | Register
Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: Indigenous Applicants to the 11-month BEd Program | Register
Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: French Specialization BEd Options and Bursaries | Register
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (PT)
Topic: Dual Degree | Register
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: BEd Program Admission and Q&A | Register
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (PT)
Topic: West Kootenay Rural Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) | Register
Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: Health, Outdoor, and Physical Education BEd Secondary Program | Register
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: BEd Program Admission and Q&A | Register
Thursday, November 28, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: Tips for Submitting a Complete BEd Application: Documents & Deadlines | Register
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: Current Applicants to the 2025 Intake of the BEd Program: Q&A Session | Register
Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: Tips for Submitting a Complete BEd Application: Documents & Deadlines | Registration TBA
Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Topic: Current Applicants to the 2025 Intake of the BEd Program: Q&A Session | Registration TBA
Webinar Archives – Recordings & Presentations
Browse our archive of previously recorded webinars and presentations. This list will be updated as new recordings become available.
| Date | Area of Focus | Recording and Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2024 | BEd Program Admission and Q&A | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| August 15, 2024 | Indigenous Applicants to the 11-Month BEd Program | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| January 10, 2024 | Current Applicant Q&A | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| December 7, 2023 | Rural and Remote Program (RRED) | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| November 22, 2023 | Documents & Deadlines for BEd Applications | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| November 15, 2023 | French Specialization | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| November 7, 2023 | Rural and Remote Program (RRED) | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| October 11, 2023 | WKTEP | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| October 4, 2023 | Dual Degree | • Zoom recording • Presentation (PDF) |
In-person Information Sessions
Drop by any of these upcoming in-person sessions:
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
UBC Imagine Day Main Event | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 2125 Main Mall
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
UBC Graduate and Professional Schools Fair | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | UBC Life Building
October 23 & 24, 2024
SFU Career Festival | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Oct 23: Burnaby campus and Oct 24: Surrey campus
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
KPU Teacher Education Forum | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | KPU Surrey
Check back for more dates. This list will be updated throughout the year as soon as new events are confirmed.
Advising
Prospective students can sign up for a webinar to participate in a live Q&A chat session with admissions officers. See the schedule of upcoming dates in the “Webinars” tab.
Got a quick question? We also offer drop-in advising over Zoom every Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. for prospective and current applicants to our programs. Please note that these drop-in sessions are meant for brief advising and may not go into as much detail so that we can accommodate and provide service to other students as well.
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/64502697870?pwd=d0hWRXY0UTV2MVQ0Tyt3VGQyL2ZMQT09
Meeting ID: 645 0269 7870
Passcode: 926486
1:1 Advising
Advising is available to anyone interested in applying to or learning more about the UBC Bachelor of Education program, including all teacher education program options offered by the Faculty of Education.
Email is our preferred method of contact. Using email, we can answer most questions and provide URLs with even more information.
If you require a dedicated 15-minute advising appointment, please request an appointment using this form. You can also email us directly at teacher.ed@ubc.ca or call us: 604 822 5242.
Prepare for your advising appointment:
Learn & Ask:
- Learn about our programs and determine your program of interest.
- Review the frequently asked questions. This list is frequently answered and updated.
- If your question is not answered, email our reception team.
Bring your unofficial transcripts.
Complete an academic self-assessment worksheet for your teaching area(s).