Teacher Education

Have an undergraduate degree?

Consecutive Education

Earn a Bachelor of Education (BEd) at Queen's University as your second degree. You can become a certified teacher in 16 months starting this May with our on-campus program! 

Teacher Education

Program Tracks

Program tracks are specialized, cohort-based pathways within our 16 month on-campus BEd program that you apply to directly. Each track offers unique learning experiences and tailored extracurricular opportunities. 

Program Tracks

Multi-Session Programs

Our 24-month multi-session programs are delivered through a combination of online learning, in-person sessions, and on-site components at Queen's. They are designed for individuals who currently hold or are seeking a qualifying teaching position. 

Multi-Session Programs

Program Tracks

All of our program tracks take place on-campus and are 16 months in length.

Indigenous Teacher Education Program

The Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP) allows teacher candidates to specialize in Indigenous education through dedicated programming and the integration of Indigenous perspectives into theory and practice. 

More about ITEP

Artist in Community Education

Artist in Community Education (ACE) is designed for practicing artists across all disciplines and explores the vital role of the arts in schools, communities, and society. 

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Outdoor & Experiential Education

Please note: Intake for this program is currently paused as we undertake a comprehensive revision of the program. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this important process.

More about OEE

Primary-Junior French as a Second Language

Primary-Junior French as a Second Language (PJ FSL) is designed for teacher candidates that are interested in teaching French Immersion.

More about PJ FSL

Have a high school diploma or equivalent?

Concurrent Education

Complete two degrees at the same time: Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art, Music or Science with this 5 year + 1 summer semester program- faster than the typical six-year programs offered elsewhere. Our streamlined pathway lets you start your teaching career sooner. 

More about Concurrent Education

Indigenous Teacher Education Program (Community-Based)

If you are of Indigenous Ancestry, you can enter this program with grade 12 or equivalent. The Community-Based Program provides an opportunity to specialize in Indigenous education. Our sites include: Akwesasne, Lambton-Kent, Manitoulin-North Shore, Mushkegowuk Territory, Pikangikum, and Tyendinaga.

More about Community-Based ITEP

Technological Education

Technological Education Program prepares applicants with wage-earning experience including business or industrial experience in a broad-based technology area to teach grades 9-12. There are two different formats: Technological Education On-Campus and Technological Education Multi-Session Program.

TechEd

Interested in teaching TechEd?

Earn a Bachelor of Education (BEd) or Diploma in Education (DEd) at Queen's University and become a certified teacher.

Technological Education On-Campus

Technological Education Program (TechEd) prepares applicants with wage-earning experience including business or industrial experience in a broad-based technology area to teach grades 9-12. You can become a certified teacher in 16 months starting this May.

More about On-Campus TechEd

Technological Education Multi-Session Program

The Technological Education Multi-Session Program (TEMS) provides the opportunity for skilled tradespeople to earn a BEd or DipEd in a blended format both on and off-campus. The program is designed to allow teacher candidates to continue working during the program and is 24 months long. 

More about TechEd Multi-Session

Indigenous Teacher Education Programs

On-Campus Indigenous Teacher Education Program

Our 16 month on-campus ​Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP) provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to specialize in Indigenous education through Indigenous-specific programming, application of Indigenous perspectives and world view to theory and practice

Find out more about on-campus ITEP

Community-Based Indigenous Teacher Education Program

Our 24 month Community-Based Indigenous Teacher Education Program provides an opportunity to specialize in Indigenous education and attend classes at Queen's University for one summer session and in Akwesasne, Lambton-Kent, Manitoulin-North Shore, Mushkegowuk Territory, Pikangikum, or Tyendinaga for the remainder of the program.

Find out more about Community-Based ITEP

Primary-Junior French as a Second Language

Le programme primaire-moyen - français langue seconde (PJ FSL), a été développé pour les candidats qui souhaitent enseigner les cours d'immersion et française de base dans une salle de classe en Ontario.

Primary-Junior French as a Second Language (on-campus)

Our 16-month on-campus program take place in Kingston, Ontario. 

French as a Second Language (on-campus

Primary Junior French as a Second Language Multi-Session (FSLM)

Our 24 month blended Primary-Junior French as a Second Language Multi-Session (FSLM) program was designed for working professionals. 

FSLM