Bachelor of Education - Elementary at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Great teachers change lives. At Mount Royal University, the Bachelor of Education — Elementary program blends hands-on classroom experience with the educational theory you need to confidently teach Kindergarten through Grade 6. You’ll start gaining experience early, with weekly placements in local schools during your first two years.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Community and Education | Department: Education | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Build the skills to support young learners through a dynamic mix of teaching theory, curriculum design and classroom experience.

Career pathways

Graduates are certified to teach in Alberta and Canada, with careers in classrooms, curriculum development and youth-focused education roles. Roles include Teacher, Curriculum developer/specialist, Education coordinator, Child and youth programs manager, Private tutor, After-school program coordinator, Camp counsellor/coordinator, Educational/homeschool consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 65%; Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 or a 30-level second language or language and culture course

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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