The Bachelor of Education–français langue seconde is a 12-month post-degree program consisting of 60 credit hours in Education with the program commencing in May of each year. This program is designed to provide the variety of courses and extended field experiences through which students can develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in the modern classroom. It provides the opportunity for students to focus their studies in Primary/Elementary (grades K-6), or Intermediate/Senior (grades 7-12), and International, Indigenous, or Adult Education.
This unique program will provide the variety of courses, French language and cultural experiences and extended field experiences (21 weeks of practicum) through which students can develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in modern French Second Language classrooms.
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Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. To gain admission to this program, applicants must have: completed the requirements for their undergraduate degree from an approved registered university and have the degree conferred before June 30; an overall average of not less than 70% (at least between C+ and B-) computed on the 20 highest grades of the last 22 courses (3 semester hours of credit each) (applicants who have an average of less than 70% may be considered on a case-by-case basis, graduate study may be taken into consideration for admission requirements); at least 6 semester hours in French (at least 3 semester hours in a writing-intensive course in any discipline); passed an oral and written proficiency test in French before admission to the specialization is confirmed; and at least 6 semester hours of credit in Mathematics or Statistics, with either 6 credits hours as part of the undergraduate program OR 3 credit hours as part of the undergraduate program AND Ed 422 Math for Teacher taken above and beyond the 20 courses required for the B.Ed. Applicants must also have completed academic courses in subjects taught in the school system which satisfy the requirements for the program level (Primary/Elementary or Intermediate/Senior) into which they seek admission. Please visit the website for complete details. |
Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or CanTEST [min. 5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600+6] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 85]
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Application Notes : | The language of instruction at the University of Prince Edward Island is English. All academically admissible applicants, regardless of their country of origin or citizenship status, are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to undertaking studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. Proficiency may be demonstrated by: 1. Three years of full-time study in English in Canada or in another country where English is a principal language (as recognized by UPEI) - evidence of bilingualism (English and another language) is acceptable for those applicants educated in Canada in a language other than English; OR 2. Submission of an official test score at or above the acceptable minimum, such as: IELTS (Academic) - overall score of 7 with 7 in writing and speaking; 6.5 in reading and listening; TOEFL paper-based test - 600 with minimum TWE of 6; TOEFL internet-based test - 100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing, 22 in reading and listening; MELAB - 85; CanTEST - 5; CAEL - 70; Pearson Test of English - 66; Cambridge Advanced English - CAE A: CPE A & B; 185-190 after Jan 1/15; or Eiken - 1. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.