UBC’s Rural and Remote Teacher Education Program (RRED) is a two-year hybrid teacher education program. The first of its kind in BC, RRED blends online coursework and in-person classes and practicum focused on the elementary & middle years option of the UBC Bachelor of Education (BEd). RRED allows students to live and work in their rural and remote communities while earning their education degree and certification by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
This high quality teacher education program helps address the acute teacher shortage in rural and remote places. Teacher candidates can learn while they work in schools through the year, and as certified teachers, they continue to serve in their rural communities. The program meets the need for high quality certified teachers. Students in the inaugural 2022-2024 cohort and the 2024-2026 cohort have shared rave reviews about the RRED program. They love the quality of instructors and professors in online and in-person learning and they value the learning community. Importantly, RRED provides an equitable and quality pathway to a BEd degree and teacher certification.
The next RRED cohort (Cohort 3) begins with full time in-person classes in Nelson (southern cohort) and in Vanderhoof (northern cohort) during the month of August 2026. Online learning takes place September to June of the first year of the program, practicum placements and online courses are in the second year, and BEd graduation will be in July 2028.
To be eligible for the BEd degree, individuals must have completed a Bachelor degree including relevant academic preparation for elementary & middle years teacher education and volunteer or work experience in a group setting with children or youth, preferably in elementary or middle years.
Check out how to apply to the RRED program. UBC admissions will be hosting information webinars in the fall of 2025.
Program Highlights
Total program credits: 60
- In-person learning – 16 courses (36 credits)
- Online – 9 courses (24 credits)
All practica to be completed in person and supervised by certified teachers in rural and remote areas. Applications processed through UBC Vancouver.
2-Year Program Calendar | August 2024 – July 2026
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Year 1 | August 2024 – June 2025
| Term | Dates | Credits | In-person or Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Term 2 | August 2024 (4 weeks) | 8 credits | In-person at UBC Learning Centre in Nelson, BC |
| Winter Term 1 | September to December 2024 (~13 weeks classes) | 7 credits | Online |
| Winter Term 2 | January to April 2025 (~13 weeks classes) | 4 credits | Online |
| Summer Term 1 | May to June 2025 (~6 weeks classes) | 3 credits | Online |
Year 2 | August 2025 – July 2026
| Term | Dates | Credits | In-person or Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Term 2 | August 2025 (4 weeks) | 7 credits | In-person at UBC Learning Centre in Nelson, BC |
| Winter Term 1 | September to December 2025 | 7 credits | Online and In-person |
| Winter Term 2 | January to April 2026 (~11 weeks classes) | 5 credits | Online and 7 weekly practicum classroom visits |
| Summer Term 1 | May to June 2026 (13 weeks) | 13 credits | In-person 10-week certifying practicum and 2 to 3-week Community Field Experience |
| Summer Term 2 | July 2026 (4 weeks classes – 2 weeks online, 2 weeks in-person) | 6 credits | Online and In-person |
Year 1-2 BEd Course Overview
Download a PDF of the course schedule by term for RRED Cohort 2 (August 2024 to July 2026):
Contact
For more information, please contact rred.educ@ubc.ca
Dr. Terry Taylor, RRED Program Coordinator and Lecturer
terry.taylor@ubc.ca
Dr. Leyton Schnellert, RRED Academic Lead
leyton.schnellert@ubc.ca
John Yamamoto, Director, Teacher Education Office
john.yamamoto@ubc.ca
Rural and Remote Teacher Education Program (RRED) Map
The UBC Rural and Remote Teacher Education Program (RRED) serves rural and remote communities across British Columbia. In the 2024-2026 cohort, the map below indicates the communities in which our 41 teacher candidates are based.
Funding Information for Students
Part-time Funding:
The RRED program is eligible for students to apply for part-time government funding during the first 18 months of the program. Part-time loans help to cover the cost of tuition, books, and supplies. This funding can include student loans and grants. For more information, please visit this page for BC residents and this page for residents of other provinces .
Full-time Funding:
During the final four months of the RRED program, students can apply for full-time government funding which will help to cover tuition, books, supplies, and living costs. This funding also includes student loans and grants. For more information please visit this page for BC residents and this page for residents of other provinces.
UBC Bursary:
In addition to full-time funding, students can also apply for the UBC bursary which helps to cover unmet need above what a full-time loan covers. More information about the UBC bursary can be found here.
For further questions, please contact UBC Enrolment Services at es.edusupport@ubc.ca.
Video Gallery
Visit the UBC RRED YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@RREDUBC
