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Education Programs

Our education program will prepare you to apply to either the second or third year of the B.Ed. degree program or to the Combined Degrees B.Ed. programs at one of our partner universities.

Selection and completion of the appropriate courses for your program and a competitive grade point average (GPA) are required for successful transfer to the B.Ed. program of your choice. For further information on current required GPA, please consult with an advisor in Student Services.

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Bachelor of Education - en Français!

Are you fluent in French with a passion for teaching? We are proud to offer the French Bachelor of Education program in collaboration with the University of Alberta's Campus St. Jean. The program includes elementary or secondary education streams and allows you to complete your first two years on campus in Grande Prairie. There is also a diploma offered for students who have already completed a Bachelor of Education, but who would like to pursue teaching in French.

  • Potential Careers Include: Elementary or high school teachers in French immersion or Francophone settings
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Bachelor of Education - Combined Degrees

Our partner universities within Alberta offer a number of combined degree programs. We may offer one to two years of full-time study, depending on a student's major, toward these Combined Degrees programs. Students interested in these combined degrees will apply for admission to our University Transfer programs.

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Bachelor of Education

If you are interested in teaching high school, you can start your Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree with us. We offer transfer programs in collaboration with our partner universities in Alberta, allowing you to complete the first years of your degree at our campus. You then apply to one of our partners, to complete your degree at a university and graduate with a degree from that institution.

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Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education North

Complete your degree on our Grande Prairie campus! We offer the Teacher Education North (TEN) program in collaboration with one of our partner institutions. The program graduates qualified elementary teachers who are uniquely prepared to teach in northern communities through focusing on rural and Indigenous education. Many instructors are long-time residents of the region, bringing a regional perspective to their teaching.

  • Potential Careers Include: Elementary teacher, school administration, instructional designer
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Children's Centre Demonstration Daycare

Running full days on weekdays, our daycare program offers inclusive supports for children with diverse needs. We use an evidence-based child care curriculum framework and provide our Early Learning Child Care program students on-campus, hands-on experiences.

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Spring Nursery Pre-school Program

Geared toward children aged 3 - 5 years old, our eight-week pre-school program runs Monday through Thursday with two sessions each day, and is run by the students enrolled in our Early Learning and Childcare Program.

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Contact Us

For information about our our programs, please contact:

Department of Education
Office: H206
Phone: 780-539-2983
Email: humanservices@nwpolytech.ca
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