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Where can I study to become a French immersion teacher? Are there bursaries available? What are the qualifications required in each province or territory? Choose the province or territory of your choice to find the answers to these questions.
Quebec

Qualifications required to teach
Quebec Teaching Licence
5 units in a second language (French)
90 units in education.
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Canadien candidates

Bursary
N/A
Newfoundland and Labrador

Qualifications required to teach
Newfoundland and Labrador Teaching Certificate
Proof of French language proficiency such as successful completion of the DELF exam (level D2)
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Canadien candidates

Bursary
N/D
Alberta

Qualifications required to teach
Alberta Teacher Certification
Proof of language proficiency
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British Columbia

Qualifications required to teach
British Columbia Certificate of Qualification
A language proficiency test
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Manitoba

Qualifications required to teach
Manitoba Teaching or School Clinician Certificate
Proficiency in French
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New Brunswick

Qualifications required to teach
New Brunswick Teacher’s Certificate
Oral proficiency at the Advanced Plus (B2-1) level for French Intensive positions, and at the Superior (C1) level for French immersion positions, based on the New Brunswick French oral language proficiency evaluation
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Canadien candidates

Bursary
N/D
Nova Scotia

Qualifications required to teach
Nova Scotia Teacher’s certificate
Proficiency in French and English
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Northwest Territories

Where to study
N/D

Bursary
N/D
Ontario

Where to study
Glendon University College (York University)
Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (Toronto University)

Qualifications required to teach
Certificate of Qualification and Registration
Be an OCT member
Proof of French language proficiency
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Canadien candidates

Bursary
N/D
Prince-Edward-Island

Qualifications required to teach
Prince Edward Island Teacher’s certificate
Superior level in the New Brunswick French oral language proficiency evaluation
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Canadien candidates

Bursary
N/D
Saskatchewan

Qualifications required to teach
The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Certificate
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Yukon

Where to study
N/D

Qualifications required to teach
Language proficiency evaluation may be required

Bursary
N/D
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Path to becoming a French Immersion teacher
- Get a high school diploma
- Get a college or university undergraduate degree
- Find out about scholarships specific to French studies a. About university scholarships b. About the Association of French Canadian Colleges and Universities
- Get a bachelor degree in Education
- Find out about the qualifications required for each province and territory
- Apply for French immersion teaching positions
- Enroll in a Career Launch Program (optional)
- Start teaching in French immersion
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