Teach in French

Last updated on September 11, 2024

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Learn more about training, job opportunities and professional development for teachers in French education programs in B.C.

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Complete a Teacher Education Program in B.C.

Simon Fraser University (SFU), the University of British Columbia (UBC), and UBC Okanagan (UBCO) offer teacher education programs led in French. The University of Victoria (UVic) also started a new program in September of 2023. Pre-Service French Teachers Bursaries are available.

Applying from another province or country

For more information, on the eligibility requirements if you are applying from another province or from outside of Canada

Become a French-language education assistant

Education assistants provide classroom support under the supervision of classroom teachers. Éducacentre College offers programs in French – the Education Assistant Program and Early Childhood Education Diploma.

Find a Job in French Education in B.C.

Most school districts advertise their teaching positions Make a Future. Click on a school district number on the map below to access each school district's website. View larger map here.

 

School district in British Columbia

 

Professional Development Opportunities for French Educators

There are many opportunities for B.C. educators to attend courses, conferences and education programs to improve their academic and linguistic competencies in French.

Where can you find professional development opportunities in French education?

 

British Columbia

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Summer institutes and language programs (Level: Beginner to Intermediate/Advanced):

Two-year part-time graduate program (Level: Intermediate/fluency in French required):

University of Victoria

For more information, contact UVCS.Languages@uvic.ca.

Simon Fraser University

Opportunity for non-credit professional development:

Part-time Graduate Programs in French for Teachers:

For more information, contact educprog@sfu.ca.

 

Nova Scotia