The Bachelor of Education (BEd) with a concentration in French as a Second Language (FSL) addresses a provincial need to prepare well-qualified French language teachers. The Faculty of Education hosts courses for a cohort of students each year on the Glendon campus; students are prepared to teach in French Immersion classrooms. Graduates of the BEd program will be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for certification.
Hosted primarily at the Glendon campus, the Bachelor of Education (French) teacher education degree program is designed for those who wish to teach in French immersion, Core and Extended French classrooms at all certification levels (including primary-junior, junior-intermediate and intermediate-senior). Courses are primarily taught in French, and emphasis is placed on promoting a deep understanding of Francophone cultures. The program includes community-based and school-based practicum placements.
Students who participate in the BEd at Glendon must also be pursuing a Bachelor's degree at Glendon. Emphasis is placed on developing excellent French language proficiency and a deep understanding of francophone cultures; a significant portion of the practicum is planned in Ontario French Immersion schools. Courses are taught in English and French and applicants will be required to successfully complete a French proficiency assessment.
Some BEd courses will be held at the Keele campus, but students can take our free shuttle bus to get between both campuses -- it runs regularly from morning to night.
