BA/BS in Education at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 22,100 per year (CAD 10,340 per year for local students).
Education at St. Francis Xavier University is a Bachelor of Education offered through the Faculty of Education, delivered in person on the Antigonish, Nova Scotia campus. The program is structured around distinct pathways: a four-semester post-undergraduate route for students who have completed or are completing an undergraduate degree, providing the coursework needed to graduate with an education degree and meet teacher certification requirements, and an off-campus elementary pathway held in cohorts across Nova Scotia, combining in-person Friday evening and Saturday classes with interspersed virtual sessions during the week. Consecutive practicum blocks give students practice teaching experience toward licensure. Coursework integrates teaching theory with research and practical application, and includes support for career readiness such as CV and portfolio development and interview preparation. The program suits individuals with an interest in teaching who are drawn to an approach grounded in community, relationships, and critical ways of knowing. Graduates are positioned to pursue roles as classroom teachers, as well as positions such as consultants, counsellors, school administrators, or tutors, both within Canada and internationally.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: This Bachelor of Education is a post-degree, second-entry program: applicants must already hold, or be in their final year of, an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 90 credit hours (a 3-year degree), as set out on the Teacher Education Department's own admission-requirements page linked from the program page. Applicants are evaluated on their academic record, requiring an average of at least 70% or a GPA of 2.5 from that prior degree, and on breadth and depth of life experience and community involvement. Short-listed applicants complete an online interview covering understanding of teaching, personal and professional qualities, diversity and inclusive practice, and communication skills; file review and interview are equally weighted. Applicants whose first language is not English must normally submit proof of English proficiency meeting a minimum score on a recognized test, per the university's Recognized English Language Proficiency Tests list.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Bachelor of Education application deadline is 1 December 2026 for the 2027 intake year; major scholarship applications open the same day.
