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Bachelor of Education
For French-speakers wanting to teach K-Grade 6
In-person
12-month program, starting in May
Kingston for class blocks, across Ontario for practicum
Le programme primaire-moyen - français langue seconde (PJ FSL), a été développé pour les candidats qui souhaitent enseigner les cours d'immersion et français de base dans une salle de classe en Ontario.
About Primary-Junior French as a Second Language
Turn your passion for French into a rewarding teaching career with Queen's Primary–Junior French as a Second Language program. Designed for future French Immersion and Core French teachers, you'll develop the skills and confidence to inspire young learners while gaining 21 weeks of hands-on experience, including placements in French-language settings and the opportunity to complete an alternative practicum anywhere in the world. Graduate with both your Bachelor of Education and FSL Part 1 Additional Qualification (AQ), giving you a competitive edge as you begin your teaching career.
Primary-Junior French as a Second Language Highlights
- Become a sought-after French teacher: Graduate with both your Bachelor of Education and FSL Part 1 Additional Qualification (AQ), preparing you to teach in French Immersion and Core French classrooms across Ontario.
- Learn alongside your cohort: Study with the same group of teacher candidates throughout the program, building lasting connections while developing your French teaching practice.
- Gain real-world teaching experience: Spend 90 days in the classroom learning from skilled educators through practicum placements, giving you the experience to begin your teaching career.
- Teach beyond the classroom: Complete a two-week alternative practicum in a French education-related setting anywhere in the world, with travel fellowships available to support international experiences.
- Build confidence as a French educator: Develop the skills to teach diverse learners by exploring language acquisition, inclusive teaching strategies, and culturally responsive French language education.
- Build professional connections where you want to work: We partner with 28 publicly funded school boards from Burlington to Cornwall, giving you the opportunities to build relationships and expand your professional network in the communities where you hope to teach.
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Application Process
All applications to the Primary-Junior French as a Second Language are completed through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) Teacher Application Services. Applicants to the program are also required to submit a Personal Statement of Experience and Supplemental Documents.
Step 1: Apply through the Teacher Education Applicant service (TEAS) online.
Step 2: Submit supplemental documents through the Supplemental Documents Form.
Step 3: Submit your Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) through MyQueens Portal/SOLUS.
Step 4: Wait for an offer of admission.
Please submit all supplemental documents using the Supplemental Documents Form. Please note: this form can only be completed once, so please ensure all your documents are finalized and ready for submission. Once documents are submitted, they become property of the Faculty and will not be returned.
Candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements | Method of Submission |
| 5.0 full-year courses in French or the completion of a degree in the French language | Transcript submitted through TEAS application |
| A French Bilingual/Immersion/Extended Certificate and original transcript from an anglophone secondary school or an original transcript if you have graduated from a francophone secondary schoo | Supplemental Documents Form |
| Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DALF) You will need to achieve an overall classification of C1 (Advanced 1). Test results are valid for life | Supplemental Documents Form |
| Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) You will need to achieve an overall classification of B1 (Intermediate 1). Test results are valid for life | Supplemental Documents Form |
| Test de connaissance du français (TCF) You will need to obtain a score of C1 (Advanced 1 in all four modalities: reading, listening, writing and speaking). Test results are valid for two years | Supplemental Documents Form |
| Test de connaissance du français (TCF) You will need to obtain a score of C1 (Advanced 1 in all four modalities: reading, listening, writing and speaking). Test results are valid for two years | Supplemental Documents Form |
| Key Dates | Description | Method of Submission |
|---|---|---|
| Early Sept. 2026 | Teacher Education Applicant Service (TEAS) online applications open. | TEAS |
| Oct. 1, 2026 | Applicants can access the online Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) through SOLUS online Student Centre. Submission details will be emailed to you after you apply. | MyQueens Portal/SOLUS |
| Nov. 2, 2026* | Teacher Education Application Service (TEAS) online application deadline. | TEAS |
| Nov. 10, 2026* | Deadline for receipt of PSE. Deadline for receipt of official transcripts and supplemental documents. For policies on transcripts, see TEAS Requirements for Queen's. | MyQueens Portal/SOLUS |
| Late Jan. 2027 | Queen's sends first round of offers of admission. | TEAS |
| Feb. 15, 2027* | Deadline to accept Queen's offers of admission through TEAS. Deadline to pay non-refundable deposit through MyQueens Portal/SOLUS. | |
| June 30, 2027 | Deadline for applicants with conditional offers to submit final transcripts indicating completion of required and/or recommended courses and/or degree conferral. | Submit to: Student Services Office |
*Note the deadlines for application, official transcripts, PSE and supplemental document submission are firm, due to the Queen's program starting in May.
If you have questions or for contact information, please see Student Services Office.
Applicants are required to have an acceptable undergraduate degree (minimum 3-year General degree). Preference is given to applicants with a 4-year Honours undergraduate degree.
Recommendations:
- A minimum “B” average in best 10 full-year courses based on the grading scheme of the issuing postsecondary institution.
- 1 half‑year course in Developmental Psychology (or equivalent) or 1 full‑year course in Introductory Psychology (or equivalent).
- Completion of a 4‑year Honours undergraduate degree (20 full‑year courses). If you have less than 20 full-year courses, it is recommended that you take additional courses to add up to 20, as this can be an advantage for salary and advancement.
Notes on Policies:
- Recommended courses provide a broader subject knowledge that will be helpful with a teaching career.
- The recommendations listed in the Admissions Policies are suggested for admission. Having the recommended items may help applicants to be more competitive in the admission process, but applicants may gain admission without the recommended items.
- Unless otherwise specified, throughout the Admissions Policies, a “course” means a university‑level or second‑year CEGEP course.
- “1 full-year course” means a full‑year course or its equivalent (e.g., 2 half‑year courses).
Applicants With a Graduate Degree in Progress
- If you are completing a graduate degree (e.g., MA, MSc) by spring, you may be eligible for additional admission points.
- Indicate on your application that you are enrolled and the anticipated completion date. Provide a final transcript by June 30 showing that the graduate degree was conferred.
Applicants With a University Degree and a College Diploma/Applied Degree
- If you completed 2, 3, or 4 years of a college diploma/applied degree program, you may be eligible to receive additional admission points by submitting an official college transcript, in addition to your university transcript.
- If you have already received substantial university transfer credit for college courses or college credit for university courses, you may not be eligible for such consideration.
The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) sets its own document and assessment requirements and policies, which may be different from the requirements noted in these policies.
Completing the BEd degree requirements does not guarantee a teaching certificate. All graduates who apply to the OCT must meet all of the OCT requirements.
In addition to the above, preferred status will be given to candidates who have completed at least one half-year undergraduate or graduate course in at least four of the following areas:
- English
- Geography or Canadian History*
- Health and/or Physical Education
- Mathematics
- Science
- The Arts (visual arts, music, drama, dance)
- Developmental Psychology or full-year Introduction to Psychology
The first 6 areas are incorporated in the content and pedagogy of Ontario Primary/Junior curriculum.
*Additional Social Studies-related courses that align with the Ontario Curriculum may be accepted
Official Transcripts
- All transcripts submitted must be official, bearing the institutional seal and/or original signature of the institution’s registrar. Photocopied or forwarded transcripts are not acceptable.
- All transcripts, once received, become the property of Student Services and are not returned to you.
Your previous academic credentials must be obtained at an institution providing an academic environment and education that prepares students for potential success in advanced study at Queen’s.
Official transcripts should consist of:
- Postsecondary transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Ontario transcripts: Request your transcript through the TEAS application.
- Out-of-province transcripts: Request transcripts from the issuing postsecondary institution (including CEGEP, if applicable).
- NOTE: Out-of-province and high school transcripts are to be sent directly to educstudentservices@queensu.ca or:
Student Services
Faculty of Education, Queen’s University
Room A112, Duncan McArthur Hall
511 Union Street
Kingston, ON K7M 5R7
Attention: Jamie Kincaid
International transcripts
For the Bachelor of Education/Diploma in Education, applicants who obtained a degree from a foreign institution (from non-Canadian or American institutions) must have all international official transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES) (ICAP course-by-course assessment).
Note that it can take upwards of six weeks for WES to receive official transcripts from a foreign academic institution, after which point the WES evaluation can take a week or longer to complete. Applicants should begin the evaluation process as early as possible.
Ensure you are on the Canadian page (a maple leaf in the banner). Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with the WES evaluation and any translation required. Applicants must request that WES evaluations be sent directly to Student Services by the official transcript deadline.
If you have questions, please contact Student Services.
Please refer to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), as their international transcript requirements may differ.
Queen’s University attempts each year to admit a student body reflective of the general population of Canada. The Faculty of Education has developed an admission policy regarding equitable representation of groups that are underrepresented in the teaching profession, and has reserved a number of equity admission places in the Bachelor of Education and Diploma in Education Programs. Those who complete the voluntary Equity Admission form will be considered both under the general admission procedure and under the equity admission policy.
English is the language of instruction at Queen’s University and in the schools in Ontario where our teacher candidates carry out their required practice teaching. Applicants who are non-native speakers of English are required to provide evidence of oral and written proficiency in English in one of two ways:
- Candidates must have studied full-time at least three full years (or the equivalent) at a university where the language of instruction and examination was in English in a country where one of the official languages is English. Time spent in ESL courses or in an ESL program is not counted toward this three-year requirement. Applicants who have attended university other than in North America must submit a letter directly from the university verifying that the language of instruction and examination was English.
Or
- Candidates must have achieved the required level of proficiency on one of the three tests of English language listed below.
The scores listed below are the minimum English Proficiency requirements for admission to our programs. We strongly advise you to complete your test and submit your scores to us well before the published deadline. It may take several weeks before your test results are released until they reach the Faculty of Education. The only acceptable way to submit your test results to Queen’s University is via the testing body.
To match your results to your application, please ensure that you use the same information as your application for admission to Queen’s. This includes first (given), surname (last/family name), date of birth, and gender. We are unable to match the results received with differing information.
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based (TOEFL iBT). The TOEFL iBT test code number 8573 must be used to ensure that the results are forwarded directly to the Faculty of Education. Required test scores: Minimum 24 on the Reading component, 23 on the Listening, 28 on each of the Writing and Speaking components, with a minimum 103 overall. Test results are valid for 2 years.
- The International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Request the Academic test. Required test scores: minimum 6.5 on both the Reading and Listening components, and a minimum of 7.0 on the Writing and Speaking components, with a minimum 7.0 overall. Test results are valid for 2 years.
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL). Select “Test Takers” from the top bar menu to access information, including test locations and dates. Required test score: Minimum 70 in all 4 categories and minimum 70 overall. Test results are valid for 2 years.
Candidates admitted to the program who are found to have an unsatisfactory command of the English language, either spoken or written, where their language skills interferes with their ability to communicate effectively in the classroom, may be required to take remedial work or may be asked to withdraw from the program.
Program Format
Our program consists of learning blocks (in-person in Kingston) and practicum blocks (in schools across Ontario). The program begins in May and concludes the following April.
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This is a full-time professional program. Rather than thinking of it as your final year as a student, think of it as your first year as a teacher.
While part-time work may be possible depending on your working hours and your employer's flexibility, the program is unable to accommodate employment or personal schedules in timetabling and practicum placements.
Classroom Blocks
During classroom blocks, you'll spend 25+ hours each week in face-to-face classes, along with additional time completing coursework outside of class. To ensure all teacher candidates meet program and Ontario College of Teachers requirements, the Student Services Office creates your class timetable. Attendance at all in-person classes is expected.
Practicum Blocks
During practicum blocks, you are expected to be at your placement for the full school day. These placements are a required component of the program and contribute to the practicum hours required for Ontario College of Teachers certification.
Dates | Term/Period |
| May 2027 | Orientation (3 days) |
| May - June 2027 | Practicum Block One (4 weeks) |
| June - July 2027 | Summer Term Classroom Block (8 weeks) |
| September 2027 | Fall Term Classroom Block 1 (5 weeks) |
| September - November 2027 | Practicum Block Two (8 weeks) |
| November - December 2027 | Fall Term Classroom Block 2 (4 weeks) |
| December 18 - January 2, 2028 | Break (2 weeks) |
| January - February 2028 | Winter Term Classroom Block 1 (5 weeks) |
| February - March 2028 | Practicum Block Three (5 weeks) |
| March 2028 | Alternative Practicum (60 hours) + Break Period (3 weeks) |
| April 2028 | Spring Term Classroom Block (4 weeks) |
In-Class Experience: Practicum
About Practicum
As part of our program, you’ll complete 18 weeks of in-class practicum working alongside experienced education professionals in publicly funded Ontario schools. These hands-on placements give you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in our courses directly in real classroom settings, helping you build confidence, develop your teaching skills, and prepare for your future career.
You’ll also take part in a unique 2-week alternative practicum during the spring term, giving you the chance to explore teaching and learning beyond traditional classrooms: in museums, community programs, educational organizations, and more.
As part of the Primary-Junior French as a Second Language program, you will be placed for at least one practicum component in French (Immersion, Extended, or Core).
Where Will I Be?
You will complete your practicum placements within our catchment area, which includes 28 publicly funded school boards from Burlington to Cornwall. After admission, you'll select four preferred school boards, and we'll place you in one of those choices. We aim to keep you within a one-hour drive of your home address.
Because school board capacity varies each year, some teacher candidates may be placed farther from home and may need to commute or temporarily relocate during practicum blocks. Access to a vehicle can increase your placement options and flexibility.
Our Practicum Office coordinates placements for nearly 1,000 teacher candidates each year in partnership with school boards across southern Ontario, who all have their own protocols. Teacher candidates are not permitted to arrange their own practicum placements.
Alternative Practicum
The two-week Alternative Practicum offers you the opportunity to explore teaching and learning outside the traditional school system – anywhere in the world, with travel fellowships available to help you get there. This practicum must align with the goals of the Primary-Junior French as a Second Language program.
- Waterloo
- Hamilton Wentworth
- Halton
- Peel
- Simcoe
- York Region
- Toronto
- Durham
- Trillium Lakelands
- Kawartha Pine Ridge
- Hastings, Prince Edward
- Renfrew
- Limestone
- Upper Canada
- Ottawa-Carleton
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- Waterloo
- Hamilton Wentworth
- Halton
- Dufferin-Peel
- Simcoe
- York
- Toronto
- Durham
- Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland & Clarington
- Algonquin-Lakeshore
- Renfrew
- Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
- Ottawa