Offered by Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada, Educational Studies Graduate Certificate is a postgraduate certificate in Education & Teaching programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 1,060 per credit (CAD 558 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Education & Teaching
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 558 / credit
International tuition: CAD 1,060 / credit
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (GCES) at TRU is a standalone graduate certificate designed to help students build the English-language and academic skills needed to succeed in TRU's Master of Education (MEd) program; it also serves as a route into MEd admission, though its credits do not transfer into the master's degree itself. Students complete three graduate-level courses; international students who need English-language support must first complete up to five levels of TRU's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program before starting the certificate courses. Admission requires a four-year undergraduate degree and a GPA of 3.00 on a 4.0-point scale, and not lower than 2.50, along with specified English-language requirements. Intakes begin in May (summer), September (fall), and January (winter), with separate domestic and international application deadlines for each. The certificate suits two main groups: international students who need to develop English-language proficiency, and students who already meet the English requirement but want to strengthen their academic standing or GPA before applying to the MEd. It functions as an academic and language bridge into TRU's education graduate program rather than a terminal professional qualification.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.00 (not lower than 2.50) on a 4.0-point scale. The certificate serves two groups: international students who need English upgrading before entering the Master of Education, and students who meet English standards but need academic-skills development or GPA improvement. The program page defers its English-language proficiency figures to the GCES brochure rather than stating test scores directly, so no specific IELTS, TOEFL or PTE numbers are published on the page itself. Credits earned do not transfer into the MEd program; this is a standalone qualifying credential. Intakes run in May, September and January, with deadlines that vary by term and by domestic or international status.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
Application Deadline:The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies shares the Master of Education's single fall intake and 30 April 2027 application deadline; it is the route for applicants short of the M.Ed.'s 3.00 GPA or English-language requirement. TRU publishes one date, not separate domestic/international deadlines.
