Bachelor of Education

Program Format and Schedule

Tyndale's Bachelor of Education program takes place over 16 consecutive months and is divided into four semesters. All courses are taught in person on the Tyndale campus. A typical day of classes on Tyndale campus is from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.

Semester One

August through mid-November

  • Start date: early August (or one of the final days of July)
  • August through mid-September
    • Classes on campus every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  • Mid-September through mid-November
    • Classes on campus two or three days per week
    • Practicum - one or two observation/participation days per week (day TBD)

Semester Two

Mid-November - April

  • Teaching blocks
    • Third week of November through mid-December, four full-time weeks (Mon-Fri)
    • Mid-February through mid-March, four full-time weeks (Mon-Fri)
  • January through April
    • Classes on campus two or three days per week
  • Observation/participation days
    • January to mid-February, one or two observation/participation day per week (day TBD)
    • Mid-March through mid-April, one or two observation/participation days per week (day TBD)

Semester Three

Mid-April through July

  • Teaching block
    • May, four full-time weeks (Mon-Fri)
  • June and July classes: on campus, three or four days per week

Semester Four

August - November

  • August classes: on campus, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  • September through November - Transition to the Profession
  • November - Culminating Activities

Practicum

You will have the opportunity to apply what you have been learning during three practicum placements in Ontario schools.

Explore Practicum Arrangements

Commitment

The Tyndale BEd post-baccalaureate program requires a full-time commitment that is more demanding than an undergraduate degree. The focus of this professional program is on building the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to become an effective teacher.

Attendance, punctuality, and completion of all activities and assignments are required to succeed in each course and practicum placement.

It can be difficult to balance part-time work and the intense workload of the program, especially during Practice Teaching blocks. During weeks with only two or three days of scheduled classes and placements, teacher candidates will be required to complete group and individual assignments, and plan lessons and units. In order to get the most out of the program, prioritizing time and learning in the BEd program without outside obligations will provide the greatest opportunity for your success.