Manitoba

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Teacher Education Programs


The following institutions offer teacher education programs in Manitoba:
Brandon University offers the following degree programs:


  • Bachelor of Education B.Ed. [2 year After degree]
  • Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education B.Mus/B.Ed. [Concurrent] [5 year]
Special programs in Education at Brandon University include:

  • The Brandon University Northern Teacher Education Program (BUNTEP) is an off-campus, community-based program, which provides residents of northern Manitoba an opportunity to study to become teachers without having to move to Brandon.
  • The Brandon University Hutterian Education Program (BUHEP) is a community-based program designed for Hutterians who want to become qualified teachers. It is delivered in the Hutterite communities in Manitoba and across North America.
  • The Brandon University Project for the Education of Native Teachers (PENT) is a community-based program, which enables native teacher assistants to become certified teachers.
The University of Manitoba offers the following degree programs:

  • Bachelor of Education B.Ed. [First Degree plus 2 years]
  • Integrated Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education Degrees [2 years Music plus 3.5 years]
  • Bachelor of Physical Education for students who wish to pursue an additional B.Ed [university 1 plus 3 years, plus 2 year education after- degree].
University College of the North:

  • Bachelor of Education
Special programs in education at the University of Manitoba include:

  • Education Access Program (EAP) which is geared towards persons who are Aboriginal, residents of Northern Manitoba, and low income earners.
  • Academic and Professional Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Teachers (IET program). This pilot program is designed for individuals with international teaching credentials who require additional course work in Education to be certified to teach in Manitoba.
The University of Winnipeg offers the following degree programs:

  • Integrated Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)/Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)/Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Program [5 years]
  • A 2-year after-degree Bachelor of Education Program for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree.
  • The University of Winnipeg/Winnipeg Education Centre Bachelor of Education Program provides mature citizens of Winnipeg's inner city with the necessary education to become certified teachers in the inner city.
  • The Community-based Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (CATEP) allows Aboriginal teachers to be trained in their own community.
  • University of Winnipeg/Red River College joint integrated Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)/Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)/Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Program [5 years]
Red River College offers the following programs:

  • Business/Technology Teacher Education [5 years] Joint program with the University of Winnipeg. A 2-3 year after degree, for students that already hold a bachelor's degree, and an accelerated program [1 year diploma], for students who already hold a bachelor of education degree, are also offered.
  • Industrial Arts/Technology Teacher Education [5 years] Joint Red River College/University of Winnipeg integrated Bachelor of Education degree program. A 3 year after degree, for students that already hold an undergraduate degree, and an accelerated program [1 year diploma], for students who already hold a bachelor of education degree, are also offered.
Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface (French instruction) offers the following programs:

  • Baccalauréat en éducation voie élémentaire
  • Baccalauréat en éducation voie secondaire
The Canadian Mennonite University:

  • Offers a pre-professional program for students wishing to further their studies in a professional education program.
English as a Second Language Training:

  • The University of Manitoba offers a Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate (five 40-hour courses) through the department of Extended Education.
  • The University of Winnipeg offers the English as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program (ESLTCP). This is a condensed 7-week course offered through the Division of Continuing Education.
  • Providence College offers a 1-year English as a Second Language Certificate program.


Teacher Certification


A valid Manitoba certificate must be held in order to be employed as professional school personnel in Manitoba. The following certificates are issued: Classroom Teacher, School Clinician, Level 1 or Level 2 Administrator,Special Education, Special Education Coordinator, School Counsellor and Vocational Teacher.

The certification process varies depending on if you completed your teacher education program in Manitoba, elsewhere in Canada, or internationally. Applications can be filled in online but must be submitted by mail. The Professional Certification Handbook is available to provide educators with general information. Teacher certificates are not transferrable to other provinces/territories.