Teacher Education Stream
Trent’s Teacher Education Stream (T.E.S.) provides the ideal path to a career in education.
In this unique program you have the opportunity to design your own B.A. or B.Sc. degree. Create a customized learning experience by choosing a major in one of Trent’s academic disciplines across the arts or sciences and choosing areas of focus specifically within education.
You’ll learn and receive guidance from your professors, who are active researchers and practitioners. Career experience is a fundamental aspect of this stream, with T.E.S. students completing multiple education-related placements throughout your degree.
Successfully maintain an 85% or greater average in the last 10 credits before your application to Trent's B.Ed. program, and we will guarantee your admission – all you need to do is apply!
Go further with guaranteed entry into Trent’s competitive two-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program upon successful completion of all requirements with a minimum average of 85%.
- Pursue education-related placements in every year of the program completing a minimum of 30 hours each academic year gaining experience in schools, daycares, zoos, museums, or libraries
- Explore undergraduate research opportunities, such as completing an honours thesis or a research project with a community organization
- Build confidence presenting to an audience through opportunities to showcase your work at events like The Three-Minute Paper Competition, and take part in conferences and events hosted by our undergraduate education student group, EDUCAT
- Travel the world and explore different cultures and learning environments through Trent’s Study Abroad program
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Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
Program specific requirements:
- A minimum 75% overall final average
- ENG4U with a minimum average of 60%
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
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.
