Teacher Licence: Moving from Nova Scotia to British Columbia
The short answer
Direct transfer
Teachers holding a valid, unrestricted teaching certificate from another Canadian province or territory may qualify for a B.C. Certificate of Qualification under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement without completing further coursework. Source
“Under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), a person holding a valid, unrestricted professional teaching certificate in another Canadian jurisdiction will be eligible for the equivalent professional certificate of qualification in B.C. without having to complete additional coursework.”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/teach/become-a-t...
Both provinces
| Licensed in Nova Scotia | Moving to British Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development | Teacher Regulation Branch |
| Guide | Teacher in Nova Scotia | Teacher in British Columbia |
Steps to transfer
Apply for certification
Source
“Complete and submit an application and submit required documentation”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/teach/become-a-t...Meet fitness to teach
Source
“Meet B.C.'s standards for fitness to teach”
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/teach/become-a-t...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Teacher Regulation Branch
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