School of Education

Our Mission

Graduating teachers from the Bishop’s School of Education will recognize teaching as an intellectual pursuit and social responsibility. They will demonstrate the qualities of responsible and autonomous practitioners who show a capacity for ongoing critical reflection, potential for leadership, and commitment to the transformative power of teaching.

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Become an Elementary School Teacher

Elementary schools require passionate educators who inspire curiosity and a love of learning. Check out what makes the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program at Bishop’s the right choice for you.

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Become a High School Teacher

Teaching at the high school level can be a dynamic and rewarding career choice. In this B.Ed. you will specialize in the subject you are passionate about; English, Math, Science and Technology, Creative Arts, or English as a Second Language.

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Teach English as a Second Language

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is empowers students to thrive in a multilingual world through innovative and inclusive language education.

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Teach in the Creative Arts

Are you passionate about the Creative Arts? A Bachelor of Education prepares you to teach at high school level in drama, music, or fine arts.

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Add a Minor

For students in education with skills in language or with an interest in teaching a second language, check out these minor options. They can be a great addition to a CV!

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Graduate Studies

Bishop’s offers exciting and unique graduate programs in either a Master of Education in Educational Studies and Leadership (M.Ed.) (non-thesis), and a Master of Arts in Educational Studies (M.A.) (thesis).

Practicum

Did you know that student teachers in the Elementary and Secondary education programs complete more than 700 hours of practice teaching over their four years in the School of Education, starting immediately in first year.

Why Choose Bishop’s School of Education

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Reputation

With over 120 years of history, our graduating teachers are highly prized and sought out by school boards who know our reputation for preparing leaders with deep understandings of pedagogy, curriculum, and the skills to build student success.

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Research Based Practice

We approach teaching as more than a job or a skill: it’s a vocation, an art, and a science based on ongoing research. We build your knowledge in your teachable discipline, in child development, in curriculum and in the most current research and social issues.

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A Liberal Education Institution

At Bishop’s we develop critical thinkers. We encourage students to explore other disciplines, to satisfy curiosities, and to develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime.

Courses & Programs Overview

Hands-on, real world experience!

As a teaching and learning institution, the School of Education works in collaboration with the greater educational community, and is dedicated to developing reflective and exemplary educators. Our graduates are prepared to assume leadership roles in education as a result of theory and practice oriented courses founded on the principles of equity, responsibility, and respect for individual dignity.

Undergraduate Degree ProgramB.Ed. in Teaching and Learning at the Elementary Level

The Elementary teacher education program at Bishop’s University leads to a Bachelor of Education in Teaching and Learning. This degree is required in order to be eligible for a teaching permit or “brevet d’enseignement”. Students are prepared to teach a broad range of subjects that can be found in the elementary curriculum, including English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Ethics and Religious Culture, and the Creative Arts.

Undergraduate Degree ProgramB.Ed. in Teaching and Learning at the Secondary Level

The Secondary teacher education program at Bishop’s University leads to a Bachelor of Education in Teaching and Learning. This degree is required in order to be eligible for a teaching permit or “brevet d’enseignement”. Students choose from one of the following profiles in a teaching subject area: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, or Social Sciences.

Undergraduate Degree ProgramB.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program at Bishop’s University leads to a Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language. This degree is required in order to be eligible for a teaching permit or “brevet d’enseignement”. Students in this program are prepared to teach at both the Elementary and Secondary school levels.

Undergraduate Degree ProgramB.Ed. in Teaching and Learning of the Creative Arts

The Arts Education program at Bishop’s University leads to a Bachelor of Education in Teaching and Learning of the Creative Arts. This degree is required in order to be eligible for a teaching permit or “brevet d’enseignement”. Students choose from one of the following concentrations: Drama, Fine Arts, or Music. Students in this program are prepared to teach at both the Elementary and Secondary school levels.

Undergraduate Degree ProgramMinors

The following Minors are offered in the School of Education:

Minor in Teaching of English Second Language (TESL)

Minor in Teaching of French as a Second Language (TFSL)

Minor in Teaching German as an Additional Language

Minor in Teaching Spanish as an Additional Language

Graduate Degree ProgramMaster’s Programs

Bishop’s School of Education offers a Master of Education in Educational Studies and Leadership (M.Ed.) (non-thesis), designed to meet academic and professional needs of educators and administrators, as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Studies (M.A.) (thesis) to prepare educational professionals to pursue research-based inquires, often leading to doctoral studies in education.

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Scholarships for Education Students

There are amazing scholarships currently available to education students as an incentive to encourage new students to pursue this profession. They can make a huge impact on the cost of your education so check them out!

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About your Professors

Our professors are experts in a range of issues based in current, exciting research. They offer passionate and personalized education, giving you the tools and confidence you need to teach locally and around the world.

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