Bachelor of Education
If your dream is having the opportunity to positively impact young lives and influence growing minds through education, the Bachelor of Education program at CBU will help you fulfill your true calling. In only 16 months, beginning each May, the 60-credit Bachelor of Education (BEd) program equips aspiring teachers with the critical skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to become professional educators.
Applicants may apply to either the Elementary Education or Secondary Education stream, with each stream providing opportunities to apply relevant curriculum, instructional theory and methods for a career in education. In addition to its focus on education for sustainability, the program includes other unique opportunities, such as a service-learning project and a professionalism workshop series.
During the program, students receive hands-on teaching experiences through 18 weeks of practicum experiences. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a Nova Scotia teaching license, along with licensing and employment for any other province, territory or international opportunity they choose to pursue.
Intakes
- Jan
- July
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Career Services team at CBU is here to work with you before, during and after your time as a Cape Breton University student. Our staff members consist of Student Development Officers and Student Placement Officers who will work with you on a number of subjects.
Student Development Officer:
- Provides one-on-one advising appointments to assist in academic and career planning decisions
- Offers individual sessions and group workshops to help you develop employment readiness skills such as resume/cover letter writing, interviewing skills and business etiquette
- Coordinates the Co-curricular Program
Student Placement Officers:
- Coordinate the Co-operative Education Program
- Support the HATM Internship and BACS Work Placement Courses
- Share current job opportunities for students and recent graduates
Connect with our team directly and keep up to date on important Career Services events such as Pizza with a Professional, Workshops and the annual CBU Career Fair.
PSW Opportunity
PSW same as course duration For all courses (Minimum 8 months Course duration Required)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- India - All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) or another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after Standard XII
- Bangladesh - Higher Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum
- Bhutan- Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate
- Nepal- Higher Secondary Certificate
- Sri Lanka -Sri Lanka General Certificate Of Education Advanced Level
No Additional Examinations Required
English Language Scores
Official Testing Scores
Please arrange to have test results sent to Cape Breton University from one of the following agencies:
TOEFL score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or 80 (internet test): www.ets.org
IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator) score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0: www.ielts.org
CAEL score of 60: www.cael.ca
MELAB score of 85: www.melab.ca
Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 59: www.pearsonpte.com
CanTEST score of 4.5 (reading & listening), 4.0 (writing): www.cantest.ca
Duolingo English Test score of 115 for undergraduate programs, diplomas and certificates. Score of 120 for Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Education and post-baccalaureate diplomas
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
20137 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 80 CAD
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