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 Office of Professional Learning (OPL) website, you may have questions about next steps.
For questions about programs or course selection, contact an OPL 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2025 | Current Applicants | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| January 9, 2025 | Tips for Submitting a Complete BEd Application: Documents & Deadlines | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| December 12, 2024 | Current Applicants | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| November 28, 2024 | Tips for Submitting a Complete BEd Application: Documents & Deadlines | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| November 14, 2024 | BEd Program Admission and Q&A | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| November 7, 2024 | Health, Outdoor, and Physical Education BEd Secondary Program | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| October 24, 2024 | WKTEP | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| October 17, 2024 | BEd Program Admission and Q&A | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| October 10, 2024 | Dual Degree | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| October 3, 2024 | French Specialization BEd Options & Bursaries | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| September 26, 2024 | Indigenous Applicants to the 11-Month BEd Program | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| September 19, 2024 | BEd Program Admission and Q&A | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| September 12, 2024 | French Specialization BEd Options & Bursaries | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| 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) |
| December 7, 2023 | Rural and Remote Program (RRED) | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
| November 7, 2023 | Rural and Remote Program (RRED) | • Zoom Recording • Presentation (PDF) |
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 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/66751926903?pwd=ZpucTab1Q4XDf0GL9aXboAWlBYtvEL.1
Meeting ID: 667 5192 6903
Passcode: 583010
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).