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Bachelor of Education Degree (One-year B.Ed.)

If you would like to become a certified teacher in only one year, you should explore what the University of Toronto has to offer. Our program leads to a recommendation for teacher certification which is widely respected around the world.

Return home after only one year, as a Canadian qualified teacher with a Bachelor of education degree from the University of Toronto!

To enter the one year B.Ed. program we require a completed Bachelor’s degree (four years or equivalent in duration) with an average in the "B" range. See below for more about the complete admission requirements.

About OISE University of Toronto

Located in Toronto, Ontario, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto is an international leader in the research, teaching and study of issues that matter in education. For more than a century, we have truly transformed education through the teaching of teachers, research, graduate studies, and through our leadership in educational policy and its impact on practice around the world.

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About the University of Toronto

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university and recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community. The University is where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

University of Toronto Rankings

University of Toronto ranked #1 in Canada and 16th Globally in Survey of World Academic Leaders.
Toronto ranked among world’s top cities for university students in QS Best Student Cities 2012 list.
Newsweek in its 2011 ranking season placed the University of Toronto third among universities outside the United States – behind only the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.
OISE ranked as Canada's top school for teacher education in 8th Annual Knights School Results, 2011.

The University of Toronto ranked as the top university in Canada and 19th in the world in the 2011-2012 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

In 2011, the prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked the University of Toronto first in Canada and 26th in the world.

QS World University Rankings placed U of T first in Canada in academic reputation and in all five subject areas: arts and humanities; natural sciences; life sciences and biomedicine; engineering and IT; social sciences. The University of Toronto is placed 23rd in the world.

The University of Toronto is one of the ten best universities in the world for the arts and humanities according to 2011-12 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

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About Toronto and Ontario

Home to more the 2 million people, Toronto is the hub of the nation's commercial, financial, industrial, and cultural life, and is the capital of the Province of Ontario. Toronto's population is one of the most diverse in the world. It is a great city to live, work and study in. As Canada's economic capital, Toronto has a high quality of life and reliable services, in one of the safest urban environments in the world. Toronto is a major scene for theatre and other performing arts, with more than fifty ballet and dance companies, six opera companies, two symphony orchestras and a host of theatres. The city also has more museums and art galleries then you can imagine.

The province of Ontario has a population of more than 13 million, Ontario is home to about one in three Canadians. Diverse cultural backgrounds make up this vibrant province, a magnet for industry, the arts and innovation. From its varied landscape, to thousands of lakes, to fantastic tourism spots, Ontario is a study in contrasts with much to offer.

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There is lots to discover outside of Toronto...
Not only is Toronto a great city to live in, but it is close by numerous other attractions. Read more about the great things you can do outside of Toronto.

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About Our Admission Requirements

Complete Bachelor of Education Admission Requirements
Language Requirements for International Students

If English is not your first language, you will need to show proof of English proficiency in order to study at OISE. Read more about Language Requirements for International Students.

What if you need to improve Your English before Applying?

The University of Toronto has an outstanding English Language Program. Students who successfully complete Level 60 of the ELP with a grade of "B" or better meet the U of T language requirements. Read more about the English Language Program at U of T.