Bachelor of Education at St. Francis Xavier University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Education at StFX is an in-person program in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, offered through a four-semester post-undergraduate pathway with elementary and secondary streams and an off-campus elementary pathway. Practice teaching assignments require consecutive practicum blocks to satisfy program and licensure requirements.

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Department: Teacher Education Department | Duration: Four semesters (post-undergraduate pathway) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

The program combines theory and practice, with practicum placements, support in building a CV and teaching portfolio, and job interview preparation. Specialist programs in physical education and French as a second language are available within either stream.

Career pathways

Teacher, consultant, counsellor, school administrator, tutor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BEd (four-semester program): an undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum of 90 credit hours (3-year degree) and an average of at least 70% or a GPA of 2.5. Applicants are also assessed on life experiences and community involvement, and shortlisted applicants complete an online interview; the file review and interview are equally weighted. Applicants whose first language is not English normally provide proof of English proficiency.

Main intake: September (classes begin 2 September 2026; Welcome Days 29-30 August 2026). January intake (classes begin 5 January 2027) for eligible programmes; competitive programmes such as BSc Nursing are not available for January admission. Spring term (May 2027) and Summer term (July 2027) undergraduate studies are also offered.

Domestic applicants: 1 September deadline for September entry (2026 and 2027); 9 December 2026 for January 2027 entry. Applications for September 2027 open 15 September 2026. Bachelor of Education: last date to submit application is 1 December 2026. LPN to BScN: 9 December 2026. Four-year BSc Nursing: 3 March 2027. Spring term (May 2027): 12 April 2027. Summer term (July 2027): June, date to be confirmed. Major scholarship consideration: apply by 1 March 2027.

International applicants: 30 May 2027 deadline for September 2027 entry (later applications reviewed case by case according to visa processing times); 30 September 2026 for January 2027 entry, with confirmation by 30 October 2026. Applications for September are made at apply.stfx.ca.

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