As an experienced teacher, you have been selected as someone who models effective teaching and who is willing to mentor a beginning teacher. We hope that you and your teacher candidate will both benefit from the support, feedback, and interaction — the rewards of a good advisor-advisee relationship.
The School Advisor Resources Blog provides guidelines, advice, planning resources, and FAQs about the teacher education program, as well as forms and templates relevant to your role as a school advisor.
School Advisor Benefits
Thank you for agreeing to be an advisor to a teacher candidate in the UBC teacher education program. In recognition of your service, we provide a choice from two benefits:
- tuition fee certificate or
- recognition gift
To redeem the offer, please make your selection and complete the form before March 15, 2026.
ORDER PERIOD: OCTOBER 1, 2025 – MARCH 15, 2026:
Redeeming a Tuition Fee Certificate
Tuition fee certificates are valid for two years from the issue date and are fully transferable to colleagues or immediate family members.
| Tuition Fee Certificates | • 1.0 credits for a teacher acting as the sole school advisor for a UBC teacher candidate • 0.5 credits for teachers acting as shared advisors for a UBC teacher candidate |
| Expiry | Credits must be redeemed within two years of the issue date (i.e., August 2026) |
| Transferability | Credits are fully transferable to any colleagues within the school. Credits are fully transferable to immediate family members. |
| Maximum Credits Allowed | 6 credits for any given practicum session |
Recognition Gift for 2025/26
School advisors who do not request a tuition fee certificate are eligible to receive a gift from the Faculty of
Education. This year, we are offering a gift set that includes:
- an 8-port hub,
- a 10,000mAh powerbank,
- a PowerPoint clicker,
- a stackable double-tiered bamboo lunch box, and
- an insulated lunch cooler bag.
