Apply for a B.C. teaching certificate from another province or country
Last updated on March 31, 2026On this page
Applying from another province
If you hold a current, valid, unrestricted teaching certificate from another Canadian province or territory (including an interim certificate from Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, or the Northwest Territories), you may qualify for a Certificate of Qualification under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) without having to complete any further coursework. We will evaluate your application and submitted documents after you apply for a teaching certificate.
- Learn more about teacher certification in B.C.
- Find out more about the Certificate of Qualification
- Try our application selection tool
Applying from another country
If you hold teaching credentials from another country, submit an application form and all required documents so that we can evaluate them. We cannot advise if you are eligible for a certificate until we complete the evaluation.
- Find out more about teacher certification in B.C.
- Learn about how to submit documents as an international applicant
- Try our application selection tool
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants helps internationally trained professionals use their skills, training, and international qualifications to find work in B.C. The program offers financial assistance to help cover the costs of skills upgrading and re‑credentialing, as well as career counselling, mentorship opportunities, and connections to local employers. Because teaching is a regulated profession in B.C., internationally trained teachers may be eligible for Career Paths under Stream 2: regulated occupations.
If you are moving to B.C. to teach, you should apply for teacher certification in B.C. before you leave your home jurisdiction to allow time for your required documents to be submitted and for us to process your application.