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Preservice Professional Studies

PDP, PLP, FAM, HEART, and AHCOTE Applications

HEART
Opens Mar 1 2026 12:00 AM (PST)
Deadline Sep 15 2026 05:00 PM (PDT)
Description

HEART supports teachers who need to recertify and acts as a refresher course for teachers who have been out of the classroom for a period of time.

This course (EDUC 406 - Teaching Term) involves a two-week orientation on-campus, followed by a 10-week practicum in a B.C. public school. It allows educators to reacquaint themselves with the B.C. school system, update their teaching experience and get certified by the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) of the B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care. 

WHO CAN APPLY?

Teachers who have their B.C. certification and are seeking a current practicum report. Teachers with lapsed B.C. certification or certification outside of B.C. and are seeking new B.C. certification. A letter of evaluation from the TRB is required for applicants not currently certified in B.C.

The information on this form is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1979, c.419), and is needed to process your application for admission. The information will be used to verify qualifications and decide your eligibility for admission, and to improve our academic programs. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information contact our office.*

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HEART


HEART supports teachers who need to recertify and acts as a refresher course for teachers who have been out of the classroom for a period of time.

This course (EDUC 406 - Teaching Term) involves a two-week orientation on-campus, followed by a 10-week practicum in a B.C. public school. It allows educators to reacquaint themselves with the B.C. school system, update their teaching experience and get certified by the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) of the B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care. 

WHO CAN APPLY?

Teachers who have their B.C. certification and are seeking a current practicum report. Teachers with lapsed B.C. certification or certification outside of B.C. and are seeking new B.C. certification. A letter of evaluation from the TRB is required for applicants not currently certified in B.C.

The information on this form is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1979, c.419), and is needed to process your application for admission. The information will be used to verify qualifications and decide your eligibility for admission, and to improve our academic programs. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information contact our office.*

Apply
Opens
Mar 1 2026 12:00 AM (PST)
Deadline
Sep 15 2026 05:00 PM (PDT)