Laurier’s Bachelor of Education (BEd) equips you to thrive in a dynamic world. Our innovative two-year, full-time program seamlessly integrates theory with practice, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. We prioritize respect for diverse worldviews, Indigenous perspectives, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
Specialize in teaching Primary/Junior (K-6), Primary/Junior French as a Second Language (K-6), or Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4-10) to shape young minds and make a lasting impact.
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Laurier's Bachelor of Education program is only open to applicants who have already completed a qualifying undergraduate degree. But if you're wrapping up grade 12 now (or maybe you finished a few years ago!), we have several undergraduate pathway programs that can help you check off that prerequisite degree and start preparing to be an outstanding teacher right from year one.
If you maintain your GPA and meet all the progression requirements, you'll have a spot when it comes time to apply to Laurier’s competitive Bachelor of Education program.
Laurier’s Undergraduate Teaching Option consists of 4.0 credits throughout your degree: five core half-credit courses offered through the Faculty of Education, plus three elective half-credit courses from an approved list. The option is designed to provide students with a foundational course of study focusing on teaching.
While you can add a Teaching Option to most programs in your upper years, a subset of programs on both our Waterloo and Brantford campuses are eligible for a direct application BEd pathway (look for the 'with Teaching Option' designation on Laurier's OUAC program listings).
The Teaching Option direct entry pathway is competitive. Only students applying for an honours degree with a Teaching Option will be considered for admission directly into the B.Ed. program.
Waterloo campus:
Brantford campus:
The BEd is a postgraduate bachelor’s degree program that requires an undergraduate degree.
You must meet additional program-specific admission requirements, as well as submit the required documents.
Once you apply, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing information about your applicant portal account. The portal is our primary point of contact with you. Use the portal to view your list of required documents to complete your application.
If you apply to both the Primary/Junior and Junior/Intermediate programs, you will receive an admissions decision on each application. If you apply to more than one teachable (Junior/Intermediate), you will only receive an admission decision on one of your teachable choices. You will need to rank them in your order of preference.
Feb. 1, 2025 will be the earliest date to receive an offer of admission. Log into your portal account to view the decision made on your Bachelor of Education application. Laurier does not mail offers of admission. You will be able to access your offer of admission letter in your portal account. If you receive an offer of admission, your offer letter will indicate:
Once you apply and have received your welcome email from our Admissions team, we recommend that you check your applicant portal account frequently to verify that we have received your documents or to view a list of outstanding documents.
Note: We will not consider incomplete or late applications.
Important dates for Fall 2025 admission:
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Note: Additional training and education may be required.
Alumni for life means that you have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.
There are many elements to consider when calculating costs to continue your education, including tuition, fees and living expenses. At Laurier, we offer financial support for students through a variety of different programs and options.
Laurier offers entrance scholarships valued at $500 each to top-ranking students in each division. No application is required.
Indigenous scholarships are available to qualified applicants who self-identify as having an Indigenous background, heritage or ancestry upon confirming an offer of admission to the BEd program at Laurier. These scholarships are not competitive and do not require a separate application.
We have several online resources to help you plan to pay for your education. Learn how to apply for government assistance, competitive awards and scholarships, as well as part-time employment on campus to help offset your education costs.
Note: For one year (or two terms) studying full time. Fees are based on 2024/25 and are subject to increase.
| Fee Type | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition |
$8,051 |
$33,220 |
|
Ancillary Fees |
$2,632 |
$2,632 |
Want to know what it’s really like to be in this program? U Community is our Discord server where future Golden Hawks like you can connect with current students to get their first-hand stories and tips on living and learning at Laurier.
Questions? Email eduadmissions@wlu.ca, call 548.889.8888 or see all contact information.
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