Apply for a teaching certificate in British Columbia

Last updated on September 16, 2024

As a world leader in education, B.C. knows great teachers are the key to student success. With an education system as rich and diverse as the province itself, teachers in B.C. have the option to pursue their careers in public, independent or First Nations schools.

Before you select, complete, and submit any of the application forms, make sure that you try our teaching certificate application tool and meet the eligibility requirements by exploring the different types of teaching certificates.

Certificate of Qualification

Apply to be able to work in B.C. public and offshore schools, including full-time, part-time and on-call teachers.

This type of certificate can also be used to teach at B.C. independent or First Nations schools.

Independent School Teaching Certificate

Apply to teach in an independent school with a:

First Nations Language Teaching Certificate

Apply for a First Nations Language Teacher Certificate to teach a First Nations Language in a school when you are recommended by a First Nations Language Authority.

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.