To teach in the public and independent school systems in B.C., educators need a teaching certificate.
Start the application process to obtain a Certificate of Qualification, Independent School Teaching Certificate or a First Nations Language Teaching Certificate.
Explore the different types
of certificates and
Letter of Permission
Get started on a rewarding career as a British Columbia educator by applying for a teaching certificate.
Learn more about the application process. This includes ways you can get help with completing your application. It also includes how much time you can expect to wait for the evaluation of your application.
If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements for a particular certificate, try our Teaching Certificate Application Selection Tool.
The selection tool can help you better understand the certificate options that are available to you based on your education, work or life experience.
Apply from another province or country
Find out how to apply for a teaching certificate in British Columbia if you are a teacher from another Canadian province/territory or country
Re-apply if your teaching certificate expired or was cancelled
Learn about the process for re-applying for a teaching certificate in British Columbia
Teacher education programs at B.C. universities are one to two years long. Course work and practicum experience focus on education, competence and professional conduct standards for educators in B.C.
French-language educators are needed across B.C. for French K-12 education programs like Core French, Intensive French, French Immersion, and the Francophone Program
Teach in a B.C. offshore school
B.C. certified offshore schools are authorized to offer B.C. curriculum in countries around the world
Early childhood educators deliver programs for infants and young children. Find out about the requirements for getting certified as an early childhood educator