Academic Calendar

Please take note of these important program dates when planning your year ahead. The Bachelor of Education program mirrors the expectations for attendance required in the profession. Teacher candidates attend classes during the Term 1 & 2 UBC mid-term breaks.

To see your calendar dates, choose from your program year/program option below:

2026/27 Elementary & Middle Years
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2026/27 Elementary & Middle Years Calendar

Winter Session Term 1

September 8 – December 18, 2026

August 31, 2026IB Orientation(IB teacher candidates only)
September 3, 2026Student Orientation for Elementary & Middle YearsIn-person. Attendance is mandatory for all teacher candidates.
September 4, 2026Navigating the BEd/Alumni Panel PresentationOnline (Time TBD). Attendance is mandatory for all teacher candidates.
September 8, 2026First day of classes for Term 1
September 30, 2026National Day for Truth & ReconciliationUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
October 8, 2026School-based Orientation Practicum begins1 day a week practicum begins
October 12, 2026Thanksgiving DayUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
October 23, 2026BC Professional Development Day Classes cancelled
October 26, 2026School-based Orientation Practicum begins2-week practicum begins
November 6, 2026School-based Orientation Practicum ends2-week practicum ends
November 11, 2026Remembrance DayUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
December 18, 2026Last day of classes for Term 1

Winter Session Term 2

January 5 – June 4, 2027

January 5, 2027First day of classes for Term 2A
January 7, 2026School-based Orientation Practicum begins 1 day a week practicum begins
January 22, 2027Education Career FairClasses cancelled except EDCP 320
January 28, 2027Community Field Experience Contact Day
February 12, 2027Last day of classes for Term 2A
February 15, 2027BC Family Day University closed/Classes cancelled
February 16, 2027First day of classes for Term 2B
February (Date TBA)Summer registration opens
March 11, 2027School-based Orientation Practicum ends1 day a week practicum ends
March 19, 2027Last day of classes for Term 2B
March 26, 2027Good FridayUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
March 29, 2027Easter MondayUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
March 30, 2027EDUC 418/419 (School-based Extended Practicum) begins10-week extended practicum
May 24, 2027Victoria DayUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
June 4, 2027EDUC 418/419 (School-based Extended Practicum) ends

Summer Session

June 7 – July 23, 2027

June 7, 2027EDUC 430 (Community Field Experience) begins3-week CFE begins
June 25, 2027EDUC 430 (Community Field Experience) endsCFE ends
July 5, 2027First day of classes for Summer Session Term 2
July 23, 2027Last day of classes Summer Session Term 2
2026/27 Secondary
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2026/27 Secondary Calendar

Winter Session Term 1

September 8 – December 18, 2026

August 31-September 4, 2026IB Orientation (IB teacher candidates only)
September 2, 2026Student Orientation for SecondaryIn-person. Attendance is mandatory for all teacher candidates.
September 4, 2026Navigating the BEd/Alumni Panel PresentationOnline (Time TBD). Attendance is mandatory for all teacher candidates.
September 8, 2026First day of classes for Term 1
September 30, 2026National Day for Truth & ReconciliationUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
October 12, 2026Thanksgiving DayUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
October 13, 2026Orientation Practicum Preparation: Visits to Non-Placement Schools/Districts (full day) Begins1 day a week practicum begins
October 20, 2026Orientation Practicum Preparation: Visits to Non-Placement Schools/Districts (full day)
October 19-22, 2026Pre-practicum meetings with faculty advisors Location and date TBA
October 23, 2026BC Professional Development DayClasses cancelled
October 26, 2026School-based Orientation Practicum begins2-week practicum begins
November 6, 2026School-based Orientation Practicum ends2-week practicum ends
November 9-13, 2026Post-practicum debriefing meetings with faculty advisors Location and date TBA
November 11, 2026Remembrance Day University closed/Classes cancelled
November 17, 2026School-based Orientation Practicum resumes1 day a week practicum at placement schools resumes
December 18, 2026Last day of classes for Term 1

Winter Session Term 2

January 5 – May 7, 2027

January 5, 2027First day of classes for Term 2
January 22, 2027Education Career FairClasses cancelled
January 28, 2027Community Field Experience Contact Day Classes cancelled
February 1-5, 8-12, 2027Meetings with faculty advisors for EDUC 421(Locations, date, and time TBA)
February 5, 2027Pre-practicum Contact Day Classes cancelled
February 12, 2027Last day of classes for Term 2
February 15, 2027BC Family DayUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
February 16, 2027EDUC 421 (School-based 10-week Extended Practicum) beginsExtended practicum begins
February (date TBA)Summer registration opens
March 26, 2027Good FridayUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
March 29, 2027Easter MondayUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
May 7, 2027EDUC 421 (School-based 10-week Extended Practicum) endsExtended practicum ends

Summer Session

May 10 – July 23, 2027

May 10, 2027EDUC 430 (Community Field Experience) begins3-week CFE begins
May 24, 2027Victoria DayUniversity closed/Classes cancelled
May 28, 2027EDUC 430 (Community Field Experience) endsCFE ends
May 31, 2027First day of classes for Summer Session Term 1
June 25, 2027Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 1
July 5, 2027First day of classes for Summer Session Term 2
July 23, 2027Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 2
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