Bridge to Teaching
Certificate (Cert)
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Program overview
The Bridge to Teaching program provides a route for passionate and experienced foreign-trained teachers to gain the training required to transfer their skills and begin working in Alberta's schools. The program offers intensive and accelerated learning in education: participants learn to teach the Alberta Program of Studies in ways that engage students, and gain insights into assessing student progress in fair, formative and summative ways. The program also explores how expectations of teachers vary between Alberta and other jurisdictions and countries. Offered full time over one year, the program includes two school-based practicums.
Outcomes and next steps
Alberta Teacher certification, K-12 Teacher.
Degree at a glance
Completion requirements
Full course and practicum completion
Courses
Six courses with 10 weeks of practicum
Program requirements
Class delivery
Classroom
Commitment
Eight months full-time
Supervisor
No supervisor is required
Fees and funding
Calculated per course; funding may be offered
Completion requirements
Courses
Special Topics in Education courses are designed to prepare foreign-prepared teachers to meet Alberta certification requirements.
Practicum
Students will participate in a field work practicum.
Admission requirements and information
Requirements for the Bridge to Teaching Program
GPA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.Minimum education
A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution.Work samples
None
Statement of intent
A written 300-word statement of intent that includes answers to the following questions:
- Please identify your reasons for applying to the Bridge to Teaching program.
- In what way is this program related to your desired career path or employment objectives?
Additional requirements
A successful interview with the Program Co-ordinator for Bridge to Teaching is required.
Applicants must also complete a Police Information Check (PIC). More information, here: werklund.ucalgary.ca/gpe/bridge-teaching.
Documents
- One official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended
- A letter from an evaluator at Alberta Education’s Professional Standards Branch
For further information, go to education.alberta.ca/teachers/certification.aspx.
Reference letter
TwoTest scores
NoneEnglish language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL score of 97 (Internet-based) with a minimum score of 27 in the speaking component. Our institution code is 0813.
- IELTS score of 7.0 (Academic version).
- MELAB score of 83, or higher.
- Tier 3 of the International Foundations Program with minimum grades of B,B,B (Writing & Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension & Oral Fluency)
- Tests must have been taken within the last two years
Deadlines
For admission on September 1
Canadian and permanent residentMay 1 Application deadline
InternationalMay 1 Application deadline
Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, however please make sure to read and learn more about International admission requirements.
Tuition fees and funding
All graduate students must pay general fees each year, as well as program fees.
Fees
Estimate for full-time students
Canadian and
permanent resident
International
student
General fees
For full course completion in eight months
$181 CAD
$181 CAD
Tuition fees
For full course completion in eight months
$7,272 CAD
$7,272 CAD
Total fees
For full course completion in eight months
$7,453 CAD
$7,453 CAD
What are annual continuing fees?
Continuing fees do not apply to this program.
Funding availability
Students who are admitted to the Bridge to Teaching program and maintain good standing throughout are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in the form of a student bursary.
Fees listed here are estimates only, and have been rounded to the nearest dollar. These amounts should not be considered accurate. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars.
Fees are subject to change.
For more details and the most accurate information go to the Academic Calendar
For more general information, see our Fees and Funding Guide
Highlights of the Educational Research Program
A new day for experienced immigrant teachers
Internationally trained teachers part of the convocation ceremonies for the first time
Unique program guides internationally experienced teachers
Bridge to Teaching program integrates internationally trained teachers' previous experiences with the requirements of Alberta's curriculum
Graduate Programs in Education Students' Association
The GPESA is a student run, volunteer organization representing graduate students in education at the University of Calgary
Learn more about this program
Werklund School of Education
Education Tower, Room 1202A
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.5639
Educational Research - Graduate Studies
Education Tower, Room 114
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.5675
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