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BA/BS in Preschool and Elementary Education

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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At Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada, BA/BS in Preschool and Elementary Education is offered as a bachelor's degree in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,737 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 3,118 / year
International tuition: CAD 24,737 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqo.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor in Preschool and Elementary Education (baccalaureat en education prescolaire et en enseignement primaire) at Universite du Quebec en Outaouais is a 120-credit undergraduate teacher-education program delivered over eight trimesters across four years, offered full-time and part-time at the Gatineau campus and full-time at the St-Jerome campus, with admission each Fall. The program trains education professionals able to deliver the preschool educational services and to teach the full range of subjects prescribed for elementary school under Quebec's pedagogical framework. It develops the disciplinary, psychopedagogical and complementary competencies required to work across preschool and the first, second and third cycles of elementary school. Coursework combines academic study with supervised teaching practicums that build classroom-management, curriculum-planning and instructional skills. Graduates are qualified to seek a Quebec teaching licence (brevet d'enseignement) covering preschool and elementary levels.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Base college (DEC): a pre-university DEC, or a technical DEC in special education, early childhood education, or a related field, or equivalent, with a college performance rating (cote de rendement) of 23 or higher; files with a rating below 23 may be reviewed by the module director and may require a selection questionnaire on the candidate's motivation, relevant prior knowledge, and aptitudes for educational intervention. Base university studies: at least 15 completed university credits with a general average of 2.5 out of 4.3 or equivalent. Base experience: at least six months of paid or volunteer work in an education-related field. All applicants must demonstrate sufficient mastery of French, attested by the Quebec ministerial French exam, the MEQ French test, or an equivalent test administered by a francophone university.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Université du Québec en Outaouais

“Être plus près, aller plus loin”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1981
Students: 7,100
Programs: 130
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Preschool and Elementary Education award?

Université du Québec en Outaouais awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Preschool and Elementary Education take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Preschool and Elementary Education cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 24,737 per year (CAD 3,118 per year for local students).

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