Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Education - West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
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Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
50,481
(c. USD36,220.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
11 months
Located in Nelson, BC and nearby areas, this program emphasizes rural and small school environments, highlighting their dynamic teaching possibilities. Participants will cultivate professional skills and modern teaching methods tailored to contemporary educational challenges, with an emphasis on community involvement, teamwork, and creative approaches.
The West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP) caters to aspiring educators seeking to work in distinctive rural and small school environments. Students will complete coursework at UBC's WKTEP Learning Center in Nelson or in regional classrooms, with a curriculum rooted in location-aware education and strong connections to local school districts (including Nelson and surrounding communities).
This 11-month post-degree program trains educators for elementary, middle, or secondary school settings. Graduates who fulfill the BEd Elementary or Secondary program requirements (with one or two subject specializations) receive recommendation to the BC Teacher Regulation Branch for professional certification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII.
Certificates must be official.
Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
IELTS - 6.5, with no part less than 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - Overall 90, Reading - 22, Listening -22, Writing - 21, Speaking - 21,
Tuition
CAD
50,481