UK teacher qualifications in Canada
 

Hello,

I was just wondering if any teachers in the UK that had their PGCE and QTS were able to teach in Canada, more specifically Ontario. I'm thinking of moving back to the UK, and doing the PGCE there, but my husband to be wants to know that if he doesn't like living in the UK we can move back to Canada, possibly Ontario, and not have any issues.

I have phoned the Ontario College of Teachers and all they could tell me was that it is something they do on a case by case basis, which isn't much help.

Thanks, Beth :)

Re: UK teacher qualifications in Canada
 

https://www.oct.ca/becoming-a-teache...cated-teachers

.... is the link for internationally trained teachers and what you would need to do in order to become certified to teach in Ontario. There's an eligability assessment tool on there that should be of use too.

Hope that helps..

:)

Re: UK teacher qualifications in Canada
 

The short answer is no, at least not without additional work. Prior to 2015 the answer would likely have been yes (though the two division/two subject aspect has always been an issue) but with the new enhanced program there is a requirement for 4 semesters of teacher education, greater specified content, and 80 days of practicum. With 2 semesters (the usual PGCE length) and at least 20 days you would get a certificate with conditions. You would have a period of time to complete the additional pieces to lift the conditions.

Re: UK teacher qualifications in Canada
 

Thank you both so very much. We have decided that even if he doesn't like the UK, he will give it 5 years. Which should be time to do the extra work to lift the conditions. I have got onto a teacher training course here in Ontario, due to start next month, so I was thinking should we just wait the 2 years the move over, or move over now. That has helped towards my decision. Thank you!! :)

Re: UK teacher qualifications in Canada
 

Good luck. Where are you doing your teacher ed here?

Re: UK teacher qualifications in Canada
 

Thank you. I've got into Western in London, ON.

Re: UK teacher qualifications in Canada
 

Good program. I might say York is better, but I am a little biased. I hope all goes well.

Re: UK teacher qualifications in Canada
 

Don't you have any ambition?

Re: UK teacher qualifications in Canada
 

So with all your supposed expert knowledge of education why don't you do something useful and advise the OP of better Unis than Western, instead of issuing such a useless comment.