Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) or CAEL CE (Computer Edition) or CAEL Online, Minimum Score: 60
Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
DuoLingo English Test, Minimum Score: 110
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Applicants must complete the Academic test, not the General test. , Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
Michigan English Test (MET): Minimum Score: 85
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)
Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17)
Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50)
Lakehead University’s Faculty of Education is one of Canada’s most diverse and innovative centres of learning. We’re leading the way in teacher education through our commitment to the very best in multidisciplinary, collaborative, and experiential instruction.
Concurrent Education allows you to start your teaching career faster and earn two degrees at the same time. Study the program of your choice, while also taking classes within the Faculty of Education, before spending two years exclusively with the Faculty of Education in order to qualify for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
Our program emphasizes practical learning through placements, practicums, community engagement, and international opportunities to ensure you are fully prepared to enter into the workforce post-graduation.
With programs in two campus locations - Thunder Bay and Orillia - our Education program will provide you with the expertise you need to develop as an educator, and prepare you for the dynamic and rewarding profession of teaching today.
Depending on the program you are currently studying, you will select a teaching level that will enable you to be certified to teach specific grades in the classroom:
Primary/Junior (P/J)
*Thunder Bay & Orillia Campus
In the Primary/Junior education stream, you will be introduced to an interdisciplinary range of topics relevant for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, including mathematics, social studies, and classroom management.
Intermediate/Senior (I/S)
*Thunder Bay Campus
In the Intermediate/Senior stream, you will be introduced to topics relevant for upper-year elementary school and high school classrooms, including two teachables from the following 12 subjects.
English
Environmental Studies
French (as a Second Language)
Geography
History
Math
Music (Instrumental or Vocal)
Indigenous Language (Algonquin, Cree, Ojibwe, and Oji-Cree)
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Studies
Health & Physical Education
Science (General, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Social Sciences (2nd Teaching Subject only)
Visual Arts
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Future Careers
Teacher
Principal
Director of Education
Tutor
Second Language Teacher
Writer
Training & Development Specialist
School Counsellor
Adult Library Teacher
Grant Writer
Athletics Director
Youth Worker
Curriculum Developer
Community Development Officer
Health Insurance: 580 per year