In the steps below, we guide you through our application section for applying for French teaching jobs in BC.
You may find out more about the certification requirements and the path to becoming a certified French teacher in BC.
You may also learn all about the process of applying for French teaching jobs in BC.
Certification
These steps will guide you through the process of obtaining a Certificate of Qualification (COQ) to become a French teacher in British Columbia.Â
Ensure you follow the process accurately and meet all requirements for a smooth and successful application.
Before starting your application, ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for a Certificate of Qualification (COQ) from the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) in British Columbia.
Explore Requirements
You will need to get the required documentation and keep each piece ready to expedite your application. Here is a brief description of the documents you need:
– Identification documents, such as a birth certificate or other official government identification.
– Recommendation and an official transcript from the post-secondary institution where you completed your teacher education program.
– Proof of linguistic proficiency in English or French in accordance with the Certification Standards. This may involve taking language proficiency tests such as TEF, TCF, DELF, or others.
– Clean criminal record check in any of the countries that you lived, prior to your move to BC.
– Two confidential character references, ideally from supervisors or a colleague who saw you teach.
– Practicum reports.
If you need a third party to provide verification for any of these documents (character references, recommendations), ensure you contact those people before you begin the process of applying to limit delays.
Complete the certificate application form provided by the TRB for your Certificate of Qualification (COQ)
Ensure all sections are accurately filled out.
Your application fee is determined by where you completed your teacher education program.
Current fees:
– At a BC or Canadian University: $245
– Outside of Canada: $395
When you are eligible for certification, you will receive an email to pay your annual practice fee. The fee for your first year as a certified teacher is prorated based on when you become certified.
After submitting your application through the TRBâs online portal (outlined in Step 3), your application will be processed.
These are the stages of processing:
– Application submitted.
– Application received.
– Application in process.
– Application complete.
– Application evaluated.
It can take 3-6 months for your application to be fully processed.
Application
Follow the guide outlined in the steps below to learn more about applying for teaching positions as a French educator in BC.Â
These resources include the application process, important deadlines, and the vital documents you will need for every application.Â
Visit MakeaFuture.ca to explore French teaching job listings in British Columbia.
Look at the Map of BC regions to choose the area of the province that best fits your lifestyle and career development goals.
Choose the French teaching position that interests you.
Click the âApply Nowâ button at the bottom of the posting.
Register or log in to create your application profile.
Upload all the required documents, including your resume, cover letter, references, and any other relevant materials.