British Columbia

Website and contact info

Teacher Regulation Branch Ministry of Education
400-2025 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z6 Canada
Hours:8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Telephone: 1 800 555-3684 (within Canada and the United States)
Fax: 604-775-4859
eMail: use the feedback form to email general inquiries or contact the specific areas listed

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/teach/teacher-certification/apply

Links for applicants from outside BC

Application Form

Application Package

Application Documents

Fee Information

Documents needed

Apply Online and consent to Criminal Records Check
Assessment Form
Official Transcripts*
Canadian Birth Certificate
IF already certified elsewhere supply a Statement of Professional Standing*
IF certified already supply a Verification of Employment
Copy of current Teaching Certificate
Also need to apply to Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) for your TQS category
**https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/teach/teacher-certification/apply/submit-documentsa

Fees

B.C./ Canadian University: $245
Outside of Canada: $395
Annual practice fee: $40-$120

Timeline, application times, etc.

Certification process may take six weeks or more

*Forms must be sent directly from the issuing organization to the certification office

Last Updated: 2021-03-31