Learn more about studying Consecutive Education (Primary/Junior) as an international student.
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What Ontario Tech University says about their program:
Our Bachelor of Education (BEd) Primary-Junior program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to become an effective 21st-century educator.
Our mission is to develop thoughtful, well-informed and socially responsible educational teachers, making optimal use of new and emerging digital technologies for learning. We graduate exceptional teachers who will truly make a difference and become educational leaders. We also pride ourselves in having a strong, supportive student and faculty community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and equitable learning environment, and our courses reflect these principles.
We designed our Primary-Junior program to prepare you to be an extraordinary elementary school teacher who will change lives. We focus on helping you become a well-rounded, reflective practitioner with a growth mindset. We also emphasize critical areas desired by principals and school boards, including digital literacies, mathematics, coding, science, mental health and inclusion.
Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.
Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree in in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.
Minimum score of 70 with no sub-score below 60.
Minimum score of 110 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 120).
Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).
Minimum score of 58
Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20. TOEFL iBT Home Edition results are also considered acceptable. Paper-delivered test results will be reviewed on an individual basis.
The English language test requirement can be waived by one of the following criteria:
The minimum three-year requirement does not include time enrolled in an English as a Second Language program.
some programs require three letters of recommendation)
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Ontario Tech University International Merit Awards are for international secondary school students entering an undergraduate program on a study permit. The award is valued at CAD 20,000 over four years for applicants meeting the published GPA threshold, although the current cycle page notes the award is closed for 2026-2027.
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from CAD$29,195 to CAD$39,808 per year
from CAD$20,124 to CAD$30,408 per year
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,933 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,692 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $194 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $75 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $53 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $98 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $283 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $50 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.