Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education
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- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
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- Peterborough
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- Fall
- Teaching & Education
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
- Campus Peterborough
- Program is Offered Fall
- Study Options Full time
- OUAC Codes RTI - Peterborough
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The Trent Advantage
Study in Trent's leading School of Education to become certified to teach at any school in Ontario in just 12 months and graduate with 90 days of experience in real classrooms.
Launch your teaching career through Trent's intensive B.Ed. program that connects educational theory with meaningful classroom practice. Learn from faculty and educators with a range of expertise while developing the judgement, confidence and professional relationships to support diverse learners and begin teaching in Ontario elementary and secondary schools with purpose.
- 12-month Bachelor of Education program grounded in ecological and social justice, Indigenous Knowledge, and inclusive education.
- Complete this program after completing your undergraduate degree and become certified by the Ontario College of Teachers.
- Prepare to teach at the elementary or secondary level across Ontario earning 90 days of work experience in local classrooms.
- Build expertise in inclusive education, literacy, educational research, and curriculum design.
- Gain professional connections with local school boards.
Career experience while you learn
Every Bachelor of Education student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Strengthen your teaching portfolio with additional certificates and micro-credentials in environmental education, Indigenous learning, and coding for educators.
Placements
- Gain approximately 90 days of hands-on teaching experience in local schools, working alongside certified teachers with opportunities to support students with special needs and provide one-on-one tutoring.
- Placements have been completed in Peterborough and Durham-area school boards including Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland, Clarington Catholic District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, Durham District School Board, and others.
Career Paths
- Teacher
- Career Counsellor
- Curriculum Designer
- Literacy Specialist
- Training/Adult Education Consultant
In Their Own Words
Trent gave me the chance. It was the first time I made a lot of friends as myself and I spent a lot of time figuring out who I was, what kind of leader, person I wanted to be. Not only discovered, but got comfortable in my own skin at Trent. When it came to Teacher Education, Trent was really the only place I wanted to stay and further my education because I started to realize that there were people here that cared about me, and let me be me.
Khevryl McPherson
2026 B.Ed. Graduate, Certified Educator
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
Generally, the Consecutive B.Ed. is open to those who have completed a three or four-year bachelor’s degree, with a minimum 70% in their most recent ten full course equivalents. Selection is based on equal weighting of academic achievement and related experience.
This is a competitive program and fulfilling the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
For more information on admission requirements for the Consecutive B.Ed. program, please visit B.Ed. Admissions.
Tuition Estimate
Estimate your tuition, ancillary fees, and potential entrance scholarships based on your program, residency status, and academic average.
Tuition
Base Tuition Fee
$6,240.85
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees (non-tuition costs supporting student services, such as athletics, campus safety, college fees, etc.)
$2,122.22
Total:
$ 8,363.07
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
Explore additional funding for domestic and international students