- Level
- 3-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 13.1202
- Duration
- 18 month post-baccalaureate bachelor degree includ
- 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
An eighteen month post-baccalaureate degree preparing graduates to teach at elementary level, covering curriculum and pedagogy across subjects, child development, assessment, inclusive practice and extended practicum.
Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education, Elementary is the most expensive programme in this catalogue at CAD 37,444, accepts a three year Indian bachelor, and requires Duolingo 125 rather than the usual 115.
Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education, Elementary is delivered by Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, a designated learning institution, and because Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education, Elementary is a degree it is exempt from the Canadian field of study requirement. Completing Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education, Elementary therefore supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years without the subject being tested against an eligibility list. A British Columbia attestation letter is required with the study permit application for Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education, Elementary, and the university issues it alongside the letter of acceptance. The permit length follows the length of Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education, Elementary, so a four year degree supports the full three years while a shorter programme supports correspondingly less.
The academic bar for Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education, Elementary is a three year bachelor degree with 64 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education, Elementary is recorded at CAD 37,444 a year with a CAD 156 application fee, with a recorded initial deposit of CAD 10,000. No scholarship is recorded against Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education, Elementary. September entry only, in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the Post-Baccalaureate 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 three year bachelor degree from a recognised university, at the percentage stated. VIU accepts a three year Indian bachelor for this route, which many Canadian universities do not.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 88 with at least 20 in each section, PTE Academic 60 with no component below 60, or the Duolingo English Test at 115 with no sub score below 105.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 156 applies. An initial deposit of CAD 10,000 is recorded, which is substantial and should be confirmed in writing before any money is sent.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Programme availability: VIU is working through a published Deficit Mitigation Plan and has cancelled or suspended a number of programmes since 2025. Confirm in writing that this programme is running for your intake before you pay a deposit.
- Work permit: Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education, Elementary is a degree, so it is exempt from the Canadian field of study test and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer. A British Columbia attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the British Columbia 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:
- Certified Elementary Teacher: subject to BC Teacher Regulation Branch certification
- Classroom Teacher: public and independent schools
- Substitute Teacher: school districts
- International School Teacher: overseas, valuing Canadian certification
- Learning Support Teacher: after experience
- Graduate Study: education leadership master degrees
Reality check: British Columbia teacher certification is a separate application beyond graduation, involving criminal record clearance, so confirm your eligibility as an international graduate before enrolling.
About Vancouver Island University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #1366
- Established
- 1936
- Reference No.
- O19395299688
