uOttawa's Teacher Education B.Ed. prepares graduates to teach in Ontario's English-language schools. Applicants choose a Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior division and, where applicable, teachable subjects. The full-time program combines coursework in educational theory and inclusive practice with school placements. Its Bachelor of Education is accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers.
- Program
- Teacher Education (B.Ed.)
- Credential
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Casper
- Required · CSP-10211
- Next deadline
- November 2, 2026 (TEAS application and program-choice amendments)
- Length
- 12 months, full-time
Casper Requirement for University of Ottawa Bachelor of Education (English)
University of Ottawa Bachelor of Education (English) requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.
- Test to book
- CA - Casper 2 · CSP-10211
- Languages
- English
Check available Casper test dates in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.
The English Casper result counts for 40% of the admission assessment. Results are valid for one admission cycle and are sent directly to uOttawa; applicants to both English- and French-language teacher education must also take French Casper.
Casper format
Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.
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University of Ottawa Bachelor of Education (English) Application Deadlines 2026-2027
- Apply through
- OUAC Teacher Education Application Service (TEAS)
- Applications open
- September 17, 2026
- Application fee
- CAD $159 TEAS fee for three choices, plus a CAD $93 uOttawa supplementary fee; choices beyond the first three cost CAD $51 each.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| TEAS application and program-choice amendments | November 2, 2026upcoming |
| Recommended date to complete documents and test results | December 1, 2026upcoming |
Pay OUAC in full by the application deadline; rank choices in preference order and monitor uoZone after applying.
University of Ottawa Bachelor of Education (English) Admissions Statistics
Period: 2027 admission
- Reserved places for Indigenous Peoples: 2%
- Persons with disabilities: 3%
- Visible minorities: 9%
- uOttawa second-language-teaching pathway: 20 places
- Eligible uOttawa Intermediate/Senior pathway: 10 places
- Algonquin ECE pathway: 10 places
- Internationally trained teachers: 20 places
Eligibility Requirements for University of Ottawa Bachelor of Education (English)
- Degree / credits
Hold or complete an accredited undergraduate degree before entry; eligible credentials generally include a Canadian university bachelor's degree of at least 90 credits, an Ontario college four-year honours bachelor's degree, or an equivalent international university degree.
- Language proficiency
English proof is required when an applicant studied where English is not an official language and lacks three consecutive years of full-time English study or Ontario ENG4U.
Admission pathways
- Indigenous, disability and visible-minority reserved places: All pathways retain minimum requirements.
- uOttawa second-language-teaching students or graduates: All pathways retain minimum requirements.
- Eligible uOttawa Intermediate/Senior subject graduates: All pathways retain minimum requirements.
- Eligible Algonquin College ECE students or graduates: All pathways retain minimum requirements.
- Internationally trained teachers: All pathways retain minimum requirements.
There is no mature-student admission category.
Other requirements
- Practicum risk-management form: Submit before the first placement
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check: Provide a valid check before each practicum; wait for the Faculty's instructions before starting the process
Selection Factors University of Ottawa Considers
Prerequisites
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Primary/Junior | No prerequisite courses Courses in at least four of five published subject groupings are recommended and can earn a 1% admission-score bonus |
| Primary/Junior French as a Second Language | Six one-term French courses Up to two eligible courses taken in French may count |
| Junior/Intermediate teachable subject | One subject with six one-term courses At most two may be in a related field |
| Intermediate/Senior teachable subjects | Two different subjects: 10 one-term courses in the first and six in the second Related-field limits are four and two courses respectively; a course cannot count for both subjects. Check the 2027 Teaching Subjects Chart for subject-specific courses and restrictions. Intermediate/Senior applicants cannot combine Dramatic Arts, French as a Second Language, Geography, Science-Physics or Visual Arts with one another as their two teachable subjects. |
GPA
- How it is calculated
For studies in Canada, use the best 10 full-year or 20 one-term undergraduate courses completed before September 1 preceding enrolment; if fewer than 20 courses were completed, include all courses completed before the application deadline. College, CEGEP and graduate grades are excluded.
- Minimum
- 75%, strictly applied
Each course used for a teachable subject needs at least 70%; the requirements page gives a separate annual-average method for studies abroad.
Admissions tests
- TOEFL iBT (required for some applicants): 24 in each skill, or 5 in each skill on the new scale; English results must be within two years of enrolment
- IELTS Academic (required for some applicants): 7.0 in each skill; English results must be within two years of enrolment
- PTE (required for some applicants): 65 in each skill; English results must be within two years of enrolment
- uOttawa French as a Second Language Proficiency Test (required for some applicants): Mandatory for every FSL-option applicant
Experience and volunteer hours
Not required.
Work experience cannot replace teachable-subject coursework.
Supplementary application
Declare all postsecondary studies and upload undergraduate transcripts through uoDoc; unofficial uploads can be used for review, but admitted applicants must provide official documents. Documents not in English or French need the original and an authorized translation. Unsolicited resumes and explanatory letters are not considered.
How applicants are ranked
The academic average counts for 60% and Casper for 40%; applicants below the minimum average or without a Casper result are not reviewed. Offers favour the strongest admission scores within available division and teachable-subject spaces. An applicant may receive at most one Faculty of Education offer.
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Start Practicing FreeCurriculum at University of Ottawa Bachelor of Education (English)
- Program length
- 12 months, full-time
- Structure
Three consecutive Spring-Summer, Fall and Winter terms, totalling 45 units, including nine practicum units.
- Campuses
- Ottawa campus
Two placements of at least 40 days each accompany coursework in teaching methods, curriculum, inclusion and professional inquiry.
Campus and facilities
The English-language Teacher Education program is based at the Ottawa campus; the Faculty's Undergraduate Studies Office is in Lamoureux Hall. Practicum placements may require a substantial commute or temporary move.
Tuition and Funding at University of Ottawa
Tuition varies by student status, program and legal status in Canada; consult the university's fee tools and account statement for the applicable amount. Ancillary, administrative and incidental fees may also apply.
How to Prepare Your University of Ottawa Bachelor of Education (English) Application
- Choose a teaching division and check its teachable-subject courses
- Calculate the eligible undergraduate average and check the 70% teachable-course rule
- Arrange any required English or FSL proficiency testing
- Apply through TEAS and request transcripts promptly
- Book the required English Casper early
- Check uoZone and aim to complete the file by the recommended document and test-result deadline
Frequently Asked Questions About University of Ottawa Bachelor of Education (English)
When does it start?
May start
How long is it?
12 months full-time.
Is Casper required?
Yes; English CA - Casper 2, code CSP-10211.
What is the minimum average?
75%.
Does Primary/Junior need prerequisite courses?
No.
How many teachable subjects do I need?
One for Junior/Intermediate; two for Intermediate/Senior.
Sources
- Teacher Education | Faculty of Education
- Applying to Teacher Education at uOttawa | Study
- Teacher Education requirements | Study
- Teacher Education Program — Teaching Subjects Chart 2027 | Faculty of Education
- Application deadlines for undergraduate studies | Study
- Practicum document requirements | Faculty of Education
- University fees | Study
- TEAS – Fees | Ontario Universities’ Application Centre
Last updated: September 26, 2026