Education and Early Childhood Development

Government of New Brunswick

Become a teacher in New Brunswick

Initial Teacher's Certificate - Certification Requirements

Summary of the requirements for Teacher’s certificate 4

Approved bachelor’s degree in education from a New Brunswick university
Minimum of 138 university credit hours including:
- 30 credits in pedagogical training and 18 credits (or 18 weeks) of approved practice teaching, and
- a major (30 credits) in a teachable subject or a combination of a major (24 credits) and a minor (18 credits) in two teachable subjects.

Summary of the requirements for Teacher’s certificate 5

Approved bachelor’s degree in education from a New Brunswick university
Minimum of 168 university credit hours including:
- 45 credits in pedagogical training and 15 credits (or 15 weeks) of approved practice teaching, and
- a major (30 credits) in a teachable subject or a combination of a major (24 credits) and a minor (18 credits) in two teachable subjects.

Summary of the requirements for Teacher’s certificate 6

A person who meets the requirements for a teacher’s certificate 5 and has completed:
- an approved Master of Education degree or a Master’s degree in a teachable subject with 30 credit hours at the 6000 level; or
- a non-degree program with 30 credit hours at the 6000 level that leads to an additional major or two additional minors.

Summary of the requirements for Teacher’s certificate 4

Approved bachelor’s degree in education;
Minimum of 120 university credit hours including:
- 30 credits in pedagogical training and 18 credits (or 18 weeks) of approved practice teaching, and
- a major (30 credits) in a teachable subject or a combination of a major (24 credits) and a minor (18 credits) in two teachable subjects.
Teaching certificate from another province or territory.

Summary of the requirements for Teacher’s certificate 5

Approved bachelor’s degree in education;
Minimum of 168 university credit hours including:
- 45 credits in pedagogical training and 15 credits (or 15 weeks) of approved practice teaching, and
- a major (30 credits) in a teachable subject or a combination of a major (24 credits) and a minor (18 credits) in two teachable subjects.
Teaching certificate from another province or territory.

Summary of the requirements for Teacher’s certificate 6

A person who meets the requirements for a teacher’s certificate 5 and has completed:
- an approved Master of Education degree or a Master’s degree in a teachable subject with 30 credit hours at the 6000 level, or
- a non-degree program with 30 credit hours at the 6000 level that leads to an additional major or two additional minors.
Teaching certificate from another province or territory.

Summary of the requirements for Teacher’s interim certificate 4

Education program from a recognized university.
A minimum of 138 university credit hours including:
- 30 credits in pedagogical training and 18 credits (or 18 weeks) of approved practice teaching, and
- a major (30 credits) in a teachable subject or a combination of a major (24 credits) – minor (18 credits) in two teachable subjects.

Summary of the requirements for Teacher’s interim certificate 5

Education program from a recognized university.
A minimum of 168 university credit hours including:
- 45 credits in pedagogical training and 15 credits (or 15 weeks) of approved practice teaching, and
- a major (30 credits) in a teachable subject or a combination of a major (24 credits) – minor (18 credits) in two teachable subjects.

Summary of the requirements for Teacher’s interim certificate 6

A person who meets the requirements of a certificate 5 and has:
- A Master’s in Education or a Master’s degree in a teachable subject consisting of 30 credit hours at the 6000 level, or
- A non-degree program consisting of 30 credit hours at the 6000 level leading to an additional major or two additional minors in teachable subjects.

For further information and questions on required documents, please contact District.recruitment@gnb.ca