Become a teacher in New Brunswick
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How to Apply
Are you already certified to teach in New Brunswick? Visit Jobs in Education to apply directly to the school district(s) of your choice.
To teach in New Brunswick you must have:
- an approved bachelor's degree in education
- teacher certification from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
We detail exactly what you need to become certified, whether you were educated as a teacher in New Brunswick or elsewhere. To apply for certification, please complete the appropriate certification application form available on the Teacher Certification website.
For assistance navigating the application process or any other inquiries, please contact
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.
Form - New Brunswick Graduates - Initial Teacher Certificate
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.
Form - Certified Teacher in Canada - Application for a New Brunswick Teacher's Certificate
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.
Form - Interim Teacher's Certificate - United States Educated Teacher
Form - Internationally Educated Teacher - Procedures for Interim Teacher's Certificate
For further information and questions on required documents, please contact the district you are applying to.
