Education (BEd) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Study in an innovative curriculum that integrates theory with practice and fosters critical thinking skills, creativity and collaboration in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. Be equipped to thrive in a dynamic world with a program that prioritizes respect for diverse worldviews, Indigenous perspectives and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. Specialize in teaching Primary/Junior (kindergarten – grade 6), Primary/Junior French as a Second Language (kinderg

Faculty: Faculty of Education | Duration: one year (three consecutive academic terms) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: May (spring term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Entry requirements

The BEd is a postgraduate bachelor’s degree program that requires an undergraduate degree. Admission is based on your academic achievement and on the information you submit in the experience profile part of the application. You must have a minimum academic average of B- in your most recently completed 10 full credits (20 half credits) of undergraduate university courses by September 1 of the year preceding your anticipated enrolment. If you're applying to the French as a Second Language (FSL) fo

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026). 2026/27 international tuition for two terms (fall and winter, 5.0 credits, full-time load) for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes student/incidental fees, residence and meal plans. First-year rates; continuing students rise by n Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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