Choose the best teacher education program for you.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.