Western's Teacher Education

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Western's
Teacher Education

About Our Teacher Education Program

Western University’s Teacher Education program combines academic study with extensive school-based experience to prepare future educators for success in today’s classrooms.

Our 12-month program begins each September and follows the rhythm of the school year, allowing you to develop practical teaching skills while building strong professional connections.

Program Highlights

Choose the teaching division that aligns with your career goals.
Complete practicum placements in diverse school communities across our network of partner school boards.
Gain significant classroom experience through practicum placements throughout the program.
Customize your learning through division-specific coursework and teaching areas.

Program Format

The Initial Teacher Education program is completed over 12 months:

Terms 1 and 2: In-person instruction on Western’s campus
Term 3: Online learning (synchronous and asynchronous)
Practicum placements: In-person school-based experience

Learn. Practice. Connect. Inspire. Start your teaching journey at Western this September.

NOTE: All Bachelor of Education programs in Ontario are moving to a 12-month, three-term model. The program structure presented here is pending approval by Western University Senate.

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What makes us different from other programs?

Spend 50% of your time in classrooms and communities

Seamlessly transition from our pass/fail program into New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) and professional practice

Be technologically skilled to step into any school board Be technologically skilled to step into any school board

Practice teaching in a single school across grades or multiple schools across the province

Engage with a curriculum designed for equity, diversity and inclusion

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Teacher Education – Primary/Junior program

If you enjoy working with young children, our Primary/Junior program is for you. You’ll develop the skills and confidence to step into the classroom and teach all subjects from kindergarten to Grade 6.

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Teacher Education – Primary/Junior French program

If you enjoy teaching young children in French, our Primary/Junior French program is for you. You’ll develop French languages skills and confidence to step into the classroom and teach French immersion, Core French or French as a first language.

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Teacher Education – Junior/Intermediate program

If you enjoy working with children, our Junior/Intermediate program is for you. You’ll develop the skills and confidence to step into the classroom and teach Grades 4 to 10.

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Teacher Education – Intermediate/Senior program

If you enjoy working with adolescents, our Intermediate/Senior program is for you. You’ll develop the skills and confidence to step into the classroom and teach Grades 7 to 12.

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