How to Apply

Applications for the September 2027 intake will open on September 10, 2026 and close on November 2, 2026.

The below steps and requirements are for our September 2027 intake. Before starting your application, please review all program admission requirements carefully. We recommend completing some application requirements well in advance of the deadlines, such as taking the Casper assessment.

Step 1

Learn about our Admissions Requirements

Academic Admission Requirements

Please review the requirements for your intended teaching division carefully before applying. We do not offer pre-evaluation services. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the admission requirements and determining whether their academic background meets the requirements for their chosen division. All the following conditions must be met when an application is submitted to the Faculty of Education:

Applicants must be on track to complete their program of study from an acceptable undergraduate degree program at an accredited university by August 31 in the year they wish to register in the Faculty of Education. The degree must be conferred no later than the fall of that year. Additionally, applicants must have an acceptable bachelor’s degree with an overall minimum cumulative weighted average of 70%. Applicants with a four-year bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in course work) receive preference in the admissions process over applicants with a three-year bachelor’s degree, as a four-year degree provides for increased flexibility in program and future career choices.
Applicants must have successfully completed 10.0 full course equivalents (FCE) of university credits at the time of application. 1.0 FCE = full course = 1.0 credit hour at Western; 0.5 FCE = half course = 0.5 credit hours at Western. Transfer credits from community colleges or CEGEP courses cannot be considered. Preference is given to applicants who have attained a four-year degree with the equivalent of 20.0 FCE. Exception: If you are completing a bridging program (two years at an accredited college and two years at an accredited university), you will need a minimum of 70% in your best 5.0 full or equivalent degree-level credits and must be on track to graduate with a university-level degree. (Condition only applies to programs at Fanshawe College).
Applicants must have a minimum weighted average of 70% in their best 10.0 FCE undergraduate credits, or the equivalent. As well, if applying to a Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior program, applicants must have a minimum weighted average of 70% in those credits which support their teaching subjects. List of some acceptable core and related courses (PDF) to support your teaching subjects.
Applicants who have completed the minimum requirements for teaching subjects at the time of application receive preference during the admissions process. Courses taken in the term of application or in the immediately following term may be counted toward program requirements; however, they cannot be included in the calculation of the overall or teaching subject averages.
In addition to these requirements, applicants must meet the BEd teaching division requirements for the program to which they are applying.

Direct Pathway Admission: Western offers several opportunities for a direct pathway to the Faculty of Education, capacity for each pathway is limited. For more information, review the Admissions - Bachelor of Education.

Teaching Division Requirements - Primary / Junior (Kindergarten - Grade 6)

For Applicants seeking admission to Teaching Division Requirements - Primary / Junior (Kindergarten - Grade 6):

Applicants who have completed at least 0.5 FCE undergraduate or graduate credit in four or more of the following areas receive preference in the admissions process:

English: Courses in English Culture, linguistics, writing for business and scientists, and academic and university essay writing courses are not acceptable as background courses.
Fine Arts: Includes dance, drama, music and visual arts.
Health and Physical Education
Mathematics
Science
Social Science/Humanities (Canadian History/Geography preferred)

For Applicants seeking admission to Teaching Division Requirements - Primary / Junior (Kindergarten - Grade 6) - French as a Second Language:

Applicants who have completed at least 0.5 FCE undergraduate or graduate credit in four or more of the following areas receive preference in the admissions process:

English: Courses in English Culture, linguistics, writing for business and scientists, and academic and university essay writing courses are not acceptable as background courses.
Fine Arts: Includes dance, drama, music and visual arts.
Health and Physical Education
Mathematics
Science
Social Science/Humanities (Canadian History/Geography preferred)

For admission to French as a teaching subject, applicants must possess oral and written fluency in French and a thorough knowledge of grammar. Normally, 5.0 FCE French courses or the equivalent, at least 2.0 FCE of which should be language courses, are required. One or more FCE in French literature is desirable for those hoping to teach in French-immersion settings.

Fluent French speakers who do not have university-level French courses must submit results from a recognized French Placement Test by the application deadline. French Placement Test results are valid for one year. The Faculty of Education reserves the right to test candidates to ensure they meet the required standard.

Teaching Division Requirements - Junior / Intermediate (Grades 4-10)

Applicants who have completed at least 0.5 FCE undergraduate or graduate credit in four or more of the following areas receive preference in the admissions process:

English: Courses in English Culture, linguistics, writing for business and scientists, and academic and university essay writing courses are not acceptable as background courses.
Fine Arts: Includes dance, drama, music and visual arts.
Health and Physical Education
Mathematics
Science
Social Science/Humanities (Canadian History/Geography preferred)

Applicants must select one teaching subject area:

Music (Vocal): A minimum of 4.0 FCE in music is required and should include at least 0.5 FCE in choral or vocal techniques course, 0.5 FCE in choral conducting course and 0.5 FCE in music theory course.
Music (Instrumental): A minimum of 4.0 FCE in music is required and should include at least 0.5 FCE in instrumental conducting course, several minor instrument courses in woodwinds, brass and percussion, and 0.5 FCE in music theory course.
Religious Education: A minimum of 5.0 FCE in religion is required. Applicants with course credits in the following areas receive preference for admission to Religious Education: Old and New Testament studies, Catholic Church teachings in morality and social justice, sacraments, sexuality and marriage in the Catholic tradition, and Vatican II theology. Religious Education is offered as a teaching subject only for Roman Catholic schools. Practicum in this subject area will occur only in Roman Catholic elementary schools.
French: Applicants must possess oral and written fluency in French and a thorough knowledge of grammar. Normally, 5.0 FCE French courses or the equivalent, at least 2.0 FCE of which should be language courses, are required. One or more FCE in French literature is desirable for those hoping to teach in French-immersion settings. Fluent French speakers who do not have university-level French courses must submit results from a recognized French Placement Test by the application deadline. French Placement Test results are valid for one year. The Faculty of Education reserves the right to test candidates to ensure they meet the required standard.

Teaching Division Requirements - Intermediate / Senior (Grades 7-12)

Applicants must select two teaching subjects from the following. Not all teaching subject combinations are available every year.

Biology
Chemistry
Economics
English
Environmental Science
Family Studies
French
Geography
Health & Physical Education
History
Law
Mathematics
Music (Instrumental)
Music (Vocal)
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Religious Education for Catholic Schools
Science (General)
Social Studies (General)

Minimum admission requirements:

5.0 FCE undergraduate or graduate level courses with a minimum weighted average of 70%, or the equivalent, to support the first teaching subject; and
3.0 FCE undergraduate or graduate level courses with a minimum weighted average of 70 %, or the equivalent, to support the second teaching subject.

Requirements and Exceptions

Ecomonics: This teaching subject cannot be combined with Geography, History, Politics, or Law.
English: Courses in English culture; linguistics, and writing for business and scientists; academic and university essay writing are not acceptable in support of English as a teaching subject.
Family Studies: Applicants with course credits in the following areas receive preference for admission to Family Studies as a first or second teaching subject: Child and Family Development, Housing and Interior Design, Clothing and Textiles, Foods and Nutrition, Family Resource Management (Consumer Economics)
French: For admission to French as a teaching subject, applicants must possess oral and written fluency in French and a thorough knowledge of grammar. Generally, 5.0 FCE French courses (or the equivalent), at least 2.0 FCE of which should be language courses, are required. One or more FCE in French literature is desirable for those hoping to teach in French-immersion settings. Fluent French speakers who do not have university-level French courses may apply for special consideration. French placement test results are valid for 1 year. The Faculty of Education reserves the right to test candidates to ensure they meet the required standard.
Geography: Applicants with course credits in Canadian Geography receive preference for admission to Geography as a first or second teaching subject. This teaching subject cannot be combined with Economics, History, Law, or Politics.
Health & Physical Education: Applicants with 3.0 FCE or more activity course credits receive preference for admission to HPE as a first or second teaching subject.
History: Applicants with course credits in Canadian History receive preference for admission to History as a first or second teaching subject. This teaching subject cannot be combined with Economics, Geography, Law, or Politics.
Law: This teaching subject cannot be combined with Economics, Geography, History, or Politics
Mathematics: Applicants with at least 1.0 FCE in year 3 or 4 university mathematics receive preference for admission to Math as a first or second teaching subject.
Music (Vocal): Credits should include at least 0.5 FCE in choral or vocal techniques course, 0.5 FCE in choral conducting course and 0.5 FCE in music theory course. This teaching subject cannot be combined with Music (Instrumental).
Music (Instrumental): Credits should include at least 0.5 FC in instrumental conducting course, several minor instrument courses in woodwinds, brass and percussion, and 0.5 FCE in music theory course. This teaching subject cannot be combined with Music (Vocal).
Philosophy: This teaching subject cannot be combined with Social Science - General
Politics: This teaching subject cannot be combined with Geography, History, Economics, or Law.
Religious Education: Applicants with course credits in the following areas receive preference for admission to Religious Education as a first or second teaching subject: Old and New Testament studies, Catholic Church teachings in morality and social justice, sacraments, sexuality and marriage in the Catholic tradition, and Vatican II theology. Religious Education is offered as a teaching subject only for Roman Catholic Schools; student teaching in this subject area will occur only in Roman Catholic Secondary Schools.
Science – General: Applicants with course credits in the following areas receive preference for admission to Science General as a first or second teaching subject: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Science, Physics.
Senior Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science): Applicants may select 1 Senior Science teaching subject, which must be paired with a second teaching subject that is not another Senior Science.
Social Science – General: 1 FCE in each of the following areas is preferred: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology. Cannot be combined with Philosophy as a teaching subject. This is an optional subject in the secondary school curriculum, and entry to this teaching subject is limited. Applicants are advised to select this as a second teaching subject only. This teaching subject cannot be combined with Philosophy.

Core and Related Courses: Core courses are those offered by a department directly related to your teaching subject (e.g., English 1020 in the Department of English). Related courses are those with significant content in your teaching subject area but offered through another department (e.g., Classical Studies for History). We'll accept no more than two (2.0) full or equivalent related credits for your first teaching subject; we'll accept no more than one (1.0) full or equivalent related credits for your second teaching subject. List of some acceptable core and related courses (PDF)

Step 2

Complete your Initial Application Requirements

OUAC/TEAS Application

Complete and submit your application through the OUAC/TEAS Application Guide. You will be able to go back and make edits in your TEAS application after you submit it until the application deadline.

Important: Submitting your TEAS application does not complete the admissions process. All required forms, documents and test results must be received before your application can be fully assessed.

Applications are due: November 2, 2026, at 11:59 pm (ET)

Casper Assessment

Testing occurs outside of the TEAS application process. Visit Acuity Insights to create an account, and for more information about test preparation and requirements. You must select one of the provided Western University testing dates. The last Western testing date for this admission cycle is November 5, 2026. Testing dates fill quickly and additional testing dates will not be added. Secure your preferred test date early to ensure you can be accommodated.

To register:
- Select Casper 2 CSP-10211 – Canadian Teacher Education (After Degree)
- Use your OUAC/TEAS reference number and government-issued identification
- Use the same name and email address for both your TEAS application and Casper registration

If you are applying to multiple Teacher Education programs (including Western University), ensure that your Casper test will be distributed to Western at the time of registration. Casper results are sent directly to Western. You must complete Casper each year you apply. You may take Casper only once per application cycle.

Casper test should be taken on or before November 5, 2026.

Step 3

Access Student Center

Review Supporting Documentation Requirements

After Western receives your TEAS application, please allow some time for processing. You will then receive details on how to access your Student Center, along with any further instructions. Requirements vary depending on the applicant.

Access Your Student Center

Current or former Western students: Sign in using your existing Western Identity.
Applicants new to Western: You will receive an email containing your Western Student Number and instructions for activating your Western Identity. Account activation instructions are available here (PDF).

Review Your To Do List

Confirm which forms and supporting documents are required.
Monitor the status of submitted documents.
Complete all outstanding items by the stated deadlines.
Check regularly, as additional requirements may be added during the assessment process.

Track your Application and Meet All Deadlines

Check your To-Do list (located within the “Admissions” tile of your Student Center) carefully!
If an item is “Missing”, review the details and submission requirements. Documentation submitted in a format different from that requested will not be accepted. Note that documents submitted which do not satisfy the original request will remain “Missing”.

Step 4

Submit your Supporting Documents

Transcript Requirements

Transcripts are required for all postsecondary institutions you have attended, including Letter of Permission and exchange coursework. Ensure that you report all institutions you have attended in your TEAS application.
If you attended Western University, you do not need to order or send Western transcripts; however, Western students must order transcripts for institutions attended prior to attending Western, while on an exchange program during enrollment at Western or after completion of a Western degree.
If you attended an Ontario university other than Western University, you must order transcripts using a TEAS online transcript request in your application, selecting the “Send Immediately” option for delivery.
If you attended university outside of Ontario, but within North America, obtain an official copy of your transcript and upload it following the instructions on your personalized To Do List in your Western Student Center for initial assessment.
If you attended an international university and/or an international exchange program, you must submit transcripts to World Education Services (WES). Be sure to select “Western University – Undergraduate Admissions” as the recipient and the “WES – Course-by-Course” evaluation to be sent by electronic delivery. The WES evaluation process can be lengthy, and it is your responsibility to ensure the documentation arrives on time. We recommend that you submit required documentation to WES as soon as possible. We may add transcript requests (including WES evaluations) to your Western Student Center To Do List if additional institutions are noted on your transcripts during our evaluation (Letter of Permission, exchange, etc.).

Submit via Student Center by November 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm (ET).

Course Requirement Form

All applicants must submit a Course Requirement Form identifying the courses they wish to have counted toward their teaching subjects and/or general background areas.

Submit via Student Center by November 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm (ET).

English-language Proficiency (IF APPLICABLE)

If English is not your first language and you do not have at least 3 years of full-time study (or equivalent in part-time studies) in an accredited university or college where the language of instruction and examinations was English and which was located in a country where the first language is English, you must submit evidence of English-language proficiency. Acceptable proficiency tests are:

TOEFL iBT (tests taken on or after January 21, 2026): minimum overall score of 5.0, including a Speaking score of 6.0 and a Writing score of 5.5. OR TOEFL iBT (tests taken prior to January 21, 2026): minimum overall score of 103, including a Speaking score of 28 and a Writing score of 28.

- We only accept scores sent electronically by the Educational Testing Services (ETS).
  Western's Institution Code for TOEFL is 0984
  Choose “University of Western Ontario - Undergraduate Organization”

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum overall band of 7, including at least 6.5 in reading and listening and at least 7 in writing and speaking
- We only accept scores sent electronically by the IELTS Test Centre.
  IELTS Results Service Account name: Western University, Undergraduate Admission
  IELTS Results Service Account address: 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 3K7

Cambridge English Language Assessment with a minimum overall score of 185 and with a minimum of 178 in each section
- After writing your test, send your score to us electronically using the Candidate Results Service.

Pearson Test of English Academic with a minimum score of 70
- After writing your test, send your score to us electronically through your PTE account.

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment with a minimum score of 70 and at least 70 in each section
- Ask to send your CAEL score to us when you book your test.

Duolingo overall score of 135, with a minimum of 120 in reading and listening, minimum of 135 in speaking, and a minimum of 145 for writing.
- After writing your test, send your score to us through your Duolingo account.

English proficiency test results are valid for two years.

Students who, after admission, show an inadequate fluency of spoken or written English will be required to improve their proficiency to the Faculty's satisfaction. Students may be asked to withdraw from the program if their inadequate fluency of English interferes with their ability to communicate effectively in their courses or during the practicum.

Submit via Student Center by November 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm (ET).

French-language Proficiency (IF APPLICABLE)

Fluent French speakers who do not have university-level French courses must submit results from a recognized French Placement Test (DEFL B2 or our Faculty French proficiency test) to the Teacher Education Office. Successful completion of one of the tests will be equal to having the 5.0 credits required for the French stream/teachable. A fee is required for testing. French Placement Test results are valid for one year.

Submit by sending test results to the Teacher Education Office: eduwo@uwo.ca by November 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm (ET).

Equity Admission Application (OPTIONAL)

Western’s Faculty of Education is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in all that we do. One of the ways that we do this is through recruiting and supporting applicants to our initial teacher education program who reflect the student population in Ontario schools.

Specifically, it is our goal to admit and support more:

Indigenous and Black teacher candidates,
women teacher candidates,
teacher candidates living with disabilities,
LGBTQ2S+ teacher candidates and
other equity-deserving or under-represented groups.

We recognize that this starts with recruitment of a diverse range of applicants into our initial teacher education programs and we enthusiastically encourage individuals from all equity-deserving groups to apply.

We aim to support our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and decolonization by using responsible collection and consideration of personal information and data that accurately reflect the unique characteristics of those applying to our initial teacher education program.

The information that we invite you to share will help to inform us of the effectiveness of our recruitment efforts and, more importantly, will enable us to approach our admissions in a more holistic manner, taking into consideration the characteristics of each applicant as a whole person rather than limiting our admission decisions to reliance on standard academic criteria.

Those who choose to apply for equity admission will be considered under both the general admission and the equity admission processes. Information gathered in this process will be considered alongside other factors, including ensuring all program prerequisites are met, and applicants have achieved the minimum grade point average of 70%. Equity applicants will also be required to complete the Casper assessment.

To be considered under the equity admission process, applicants must provide a sufficiently detailed explanation of their experience and personal circumstances as they relate to systemic barriers in education and life and reasons they should be considered for admission to the teacher education program. Equity applications will be reviewed by members of the Equity Committee who make recommendations to the Teacher Education office.

Those who wish to be considered under the equity admission process must submit the Equity Admission Application form. by November 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm (ET).

Step 5

You're Done! What's Next?

Monitor Your Application Status

Use the Student Center as your primary source for application updates along with your Western email for important instructions or requests. Access Your Student Center to check the status of your application, see your To-Do List items and view official letters. Offers of admission will be made online via the Student Center in February.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, but we are only able to offer admission to a limited, competitive candidate pool. We appreciate the time and effort invested by each applicant in applying.