About

This certificate program is for internationally educated teachers who would like to pursue a teaching career in Saskatchewan.

Candidates must first contact the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB) for assessment before applying to this program.

Quick facts

Can be completed in as little as one year
Online and/or in-person classes and in-person field experience
You cannot begin this program directly from high school

What you will learn

Prepare for a career teaching in Saskatchewan by taking a carefully selected program of five courses. The first four courses are delivered online and will expose you to topics relevant to teaching and learning in Saskatchewan such as the legal context, First Nations and Métis culture and diversity, special education, and the province's curriculum. The final course is a field experience course where you will apply your learning with the support of a peer facilitator teacher.

To complete this program, you will take five courses.

EADM 203.3: Professional and Organizational Context of Saskatchewan Schools or EADM 303.3: Education in Society Structures Systems and Stakeholders
ECUR 400.3: Curriculum and Instruction for Saskatchewan Schools or ECUR 325.3: Relational Curriculum Making in the Secondary Context
One of:
- EFDT 265.3: Foundations for First Nations Metis and Inuit Teaching and Learning
- ECUR 265.3: Teaching for Reconciliation in the K to 12 Curricula
EPSE 390.3: Exceptional Learners
EDST 215.6: Internationally Educated Teachers Field Experience

* Note: to receive a Saskatchewan Teaching Certificate, candidates may be required to complete more coursework than that required by this certificate. If that is the case, individuals may complete additional courses as they are available and offered in the current undergraduate program.

The Course and Program Catalogue has the complete and official listing of required classes and their descriptions for this program.

Course and Program Catalogue

This certificate program is tailored to meet the learning and academic needs of teachers educated abroad who would like to teach in Saskatchewan. Our province's schools have more international students enrolled than ever before and we believe our teachers ought to reflect the diversity of our population.

We offer a number of programs to assist current educators to deepen their knowledge in a chosen area. Our certificate programs are flexible, designed to support busy schedules and respond to community needs.

Tuition estimates

	Canadian students	International students
Tuition	$780 per 3 credit unit class	$3,776 per 3 credit unit class
Student fees	$574 per year	$574 per year

Tuition will vary depending on the type and number of classes you take in a year. This estimate reflects a typical amount you could expect to pay per class (2024-2025 Canadian dollar rates).
Student fees are used to fund specific student benefits, including recreational programs and fitness centre access. This estimate reflects the price you would pay if you are a part-time student.
The cost of books and supplies varies widely depending on the courses you choose. It is recommended that you budget between $150 and $250 per class.

Tuition and fees

College info

The Internationally Educated Teachers Certificate is offered by the College of Education.

College of Education

Admission requirements and deadlines

Letter of Permission to enroll in the certificate from Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB)
Proficiency in English, according to the University of Saskatchewan Language Proficiency Regulations

Deadlines

Start term	Deadline
Winter January 2025	Dec 1, 2024 Documents due: Dec 15, 2024
Fall September 2025	Aug 15, 2025 Documents due: Aug 15, 2025
Winter January 2026	Dec 1, 2025 Documents due: Dec 1, 2025

Ready to apply?

Create an admissions account and start your application today. When you are ready to submit your application, you will be assessed a non-refundable application fee of $90 CAD. Effective December 2, the application fee is increasing to $120 CAD.