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Professional Practices Certificate

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada, Professional Practices Certificate is a certificate in Education & Teaching programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Education & Teaching
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 221 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,263 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate is built for foreign-trained teachers and for previously credentialed Canadian teachers alike, upgrading their skills to current practice. Through appropriate education courses and guided practice opportunities, it builds contextual perspectives on teaching in British Columbia, familiarity with contemporary school practices, and practical skills aligned with Teacher Regulation Branch standards.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Students must be admitted to the Professional Qualification Program teacher education module to qualify for the certificate. Students must achieve a minimum 2.0 grade point average, calculated on all Simon Fraser University courses applied to the program, with the exception that duplicate courses are counted only once.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

“Nous sommes prêts”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Professional Practices Certificate award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Certificate in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How much does Professional Practices Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 1,263 per credit (CAD 221 per credit for local students).

Can Professional Practices Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Professional Practices Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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