Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE) at University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

University Rank:#643

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE) at University of Manitoba is a Graduate Diploma program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered hybrid at the university's main campus in Winnipeg, Canada, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 16,119 / per year, with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

About Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE)

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE) is an innovative program responding to the professional development needs of educators in a rapidly evolving world. Students in PBDE will gain new perspectives, experience and knowledge to advance their abilities.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE) at University of Manitoba

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Post-Baccalaureate Education Diploma program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

For Manitoba Certified teachers

A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum grade-point average of 2.0.
One of the following Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning certifications:
- Permanent Professional Certificate
- Provisional Professional Certificate or;
- Clinicians Certificate

For non-certified teacher and out-of-province applicants

A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 from a recognized institution.
Two years of full-time or accumulated teaching work and experience.

For a complete list of admission requirements, please refer to the advanced entry Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Education applicant admissions requirements.

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency test options

If your primary language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the use of the English language by meeting any of the options listed below.

The information in this section applies to students entering most undergraduate programs of study, except for the Faculty of Law and International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP), which have their own acceptable tests and minimum required scores. Please refer to the applicant information bulletin for program specific admission requirements.

If you are applying for admission to a graduate program, please check your program for information on each program’s English language proficiency requirements.

Results for language tests expire two years from the test date and must be valid at the beginning of your admission term. Please confirm the validity of your test results.

Test options

IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program)

Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)

IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator (International English Language Testing System)

Minimum score required: 6.5 overall
Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing)
IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre

Minimum score required: 60

TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

For tests taken before January 20, 2026, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 86, and
- Minimum component scores:
  - 20 in Reading
  - 20 in Writing
  - 20 in Listening
  - 20 in Speaking
For tests taken on January 21, 2026 onward, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 4.5, and
- Minimum component scores:
  - 4.0 in Reading
  - 4.0 in Writing
  - 4.0 in Listening
  - 4.0 in Speaking