- Level
- 3-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 13.1202
- Duration
- 2 year bachelor degree
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A two year professional degree preparing graduates to teach at elementary level, covering curriculum and pedagogy, child development, assessment, inclusive classrooms and supervised practicum placements.
Bachelor of Education (Elementary) is a second degree programme, so it requires a completed bachelor degree before entry. It is recorded as two years despite the three year bachelor level classification.
Bachelor of Education (Elementary) is taught at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, a designated learning institution, so completing Bachelor of Education (Elementary) supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit application of up to 3 years. Canada requires a Provincial Attestation Letter with the study permit application for Bachelor of Education (Elementary), and the university issues that alongside the letter of acceptance. Every permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Bachelor of Education (Elementary) in writing before you pay any deposit.
Admission to Bachelor of Education (Elementary) requires a completed bachelor degree at 70 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Bachelor of Education (Elementary) is recorded at CAD 19,300 a year. An entrance scholarship of up to CAD 5,000 is recorded for Bachelor of Education (Elementary) applicants who achieve a final average of 85 percent or higher, which is well above the entry bar, so treat it as a possibility rather than a discount you can budget for. September only, one intake in each of the three years. Apply Study Visa manages the Bachelor of Education (Elementary) application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: A completed bachelor degree with the subject background required for the teaching stream you are applying to.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, PTE Academic 60 overall with no component below 50, or TOEFL iBT 90 with at least 20 in every section. The Duolingo English Test is not accepted.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 100 applies. An initial tuition deposit of CAD 1,000 is required to confirm the seat and trigger the letter of acceptance.
- Scholarship: An entrance scholarship of up to CAD 5,000 is recorded for applicants achieving a final average of 85 percent or higher. It is not automatic at the 70 percent entry bar, so treat it as a possibility rather than a discount you can budget for.
- Work permit: Bachelor of Education (Elementary) is delivered by a designated learning institution and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to 3 years. A Provincial Attestation Letter is required with the study permit application. A spouse cannot apply for an open work permit on the strength of this programme under the rules in force.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the provincial attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Elementary Teacher: subject to provincial teacher certification
- Substitute Teacher: school boards
- Educational Assistant: classroom support roles
- Curriculum Support Officer: school districts
- Private Tutor: supplementary teaching
- Graduate Study: education leadership master degrees
Reality check: teaching in Canada requires provincial certification, which is granted province by province and is not automatic on graduating, so check Nova Scotia requirements and interprovincial transfer early.
About St. Francis Xavier University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #4729
- Established
- 1853
- Reference No.
- O19391556899
