B.C. Teacher Education Program Approval Standards

Date came into force or revised

January 9, 2012

Status

Current

Policy statement

All B.C. teacher education programs must meet a defined set of criteria in order to be approved for certification purposes.

Rationale or purpose of policy

Developing a defined set of criteria for B.C. teacher education programs helps to ensure that graduates meet the B.C. standards for educators.

Authority

• Teachers Act section 13
• Teachers Act section 90

Policy in full

• The standards for B.C. Education Programs in full (PDF)

Procedures related to policy

• Teacher Education Program Approval Standards