Teaching Subjects Requirements
A one-term course is the equivalent of a one semester-long course, which, for example, normally runs from September to December or January to April.
Courses in progress can be used to satisfy a teaching subject prerequisite. If you are admitted, the offer will be conditional upon satisfying the prerequisite course.
Experience will not be considered to satisfy a teaching subject prerequisite.
Primary/Junior
At the primary/junior division, applicants do not choose a teaching subject.
However, they may choose the primary/junior division - French as a second language (FSL) option. This option requires to pass both the oral and written components of the French language proficiency test.
Junior/Intermediate
At the junior/intermediate division, applicants must choose one teaching subject. Applicants must possess a concentration of at least 6 one-term university courses in the area of study selected from the list of teaching subjects below. The teaching subject must consist of at least four one-term university courses in the given subject and at most two one-term university courses in a related subject.
Example for Geography
A minimum of 4 one-term courses in geography and at most two one-term courses in a related subject (e.g. sociology of development)
French as a Second Language
This option requires to pass both the oral and written components of the French language proficiency test.
Intermediate/Senior
At the intermediate/senior division, applicants must choose two teaching subjects.
Applicants must possess a concentration of ten one-term University courses in the first teaching subject of which 6 are required in the same field as the first teaching subject and the remaining four may be in a related field.
At least 4 one-term university courses are required in the second teaching subject. These courses must be in the same field as the second teaching subject (no related subjects).
Example for English/History
First teaching subject (English): a minimum of 6 one-term courses in English is needed and at most 4 one-term courses in a related subject (e.g. journalism).
Second teaching subject (History): at least 4 one-term courses in history (including two one-term courses in canadian history). No related subjects.
French as a Second Language
This option requires to pass both the oral and written components of the French language proficiency test.
Teaching Subjects
This is a list of subjects that may be offered. Refer to the TEAS online application form for those offered in 2009.
See each subject’s page for a list of pertinent courses.