Baccalauréat ès arts / Baccalauréat en éducation, option Enseignement à l'élémentaire : français langue seconde at Université Sainte-Anne

Programme overview

An integrated B.A./B.Éd. beginning directly after secondary school, training elementary French-as-a-second-language teachers; candidates take a French placement test and begin teacher training in year two.

Faculty: Faculté des programmes professionnels | Department: Département des sciences de l'éducation | Duration: 5 years (150 credits, integrated) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September and January | Location: Pointe-de-l'Église, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

B.A. portion (90 credits: French, English, social sciences, science, math, electives) plus B.Éd. portion (60 credits: compulsory education courses and 12 credits of practicum/seminars).

Career pathways

Elementary-level teaching as a French second-language teacher.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Five Grade 12 academic/advanced courses including French, math and one science, average 60% or higher (varies by province); mature applicants at least 19 with two years of relevant experience; a French motivation letter and three references; proof of no criminal record and a Child Abuse Register check before placements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Autumn 2026 classes start on 9 September 2026; the registration deadline is 8 September 2026.

Baccalaureat en education, option Enseignement au secondaire (2 years or 16 months): the application deadline is 1 July. The 16-month route is not open to international applicants.

Application file review fee (non-refundable): 55.00 CAD for Canadian students (except BEd and Maitrise programmes), 60.00 CAD for Canadian students in BEd and Maitrise programmes, 150.00 CAD for international students. To be eligible for scholarships and bursaries, the application and official transcripts must be submitted before 28 February. Applicants receive their admissibility letter in the Omnivox application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.usainteanne.ca/futurs-etudiants/demande-dadmission

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