Additional Qualification (AQ) courses are a combination of face-to-face and online formats, but distribution varies from course to course to suit learning styles and schedules. Face-to-face hours provide immediate feedback and answers to questions in a personalized learning environment. Online components allow participants to structure their learning around individual commitments and in a convenient location.

Browse our list of available AQ courses and register for the courses you require.

Additional Qualification Courses

Fall/Winter 2018/19

Registration is now closed for Fall 2018 and Fall/Winter 2018/2019. Intersession courses (April-June) will be posted in early 2019.

Questions?  Please contact us at aq@wlu.ca.

Accreditation and OCT Course Guidelines

The following Additional Qualification courses are accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and are part of the course offerings at Laurier's Faculty of Education.

Note: Not all courses are offered during all sessions; see the schedule section for more details.

OCT course guidelines can be found on the OCT Additional Qualifications website.

• English as a Second Language (ESL): ESL Part 1, ESL Part 2, ESL Part 3 (Specialist)
• French as a Second Language (FSL): FSL Part 1, FSL Part 2, FSL Part 3 (Specialist)
• Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction (IICTI): IICTI Part 1, IICTI Part 2, IICTI Part 3 (Specialist)
• Kindergarten: Kindergarten Part 1, Kindergarten Part 2, Kindergarten Part 3 (Specialist)
• Mathematics: Math Part 1, Math Part 2, Math Part 3 (Specialist)
• Mentoring: Mentoring Part 1
• Reading: Reading Part 1, Reading Part 2, Reading Part 3 (Specialist)
• Religious Education in the Catholic Schools: Religious Education Part 1
• Special Education (Spec Ed): Spec Ed Part 1, Spec Ed Part 2, Spec Ed Part 3 (Specialist)
• Writing: Writing Part 1, Writing Part 2, Writing Part 3 (Specialist)