Teachers’ College Application in Ontario

Monday, November 15, 2010

Preliminary Steps• Office of the Registrar:

– Degree check

• ROSI:– Declare graduation

– Begins TODAY (Nov. 15)

• Program Check

Choosing a Grade Level• Primary/Junior (JK - Grade 6)

• Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4 - 10)– Choose ONE teachable

• Intermediate/Senior (Grades 7 - 12)

– Choose TWO teachable

Choosing a Grade Level• Technological Studies:

– Includes subjects such as computer technologies,

construction, hairstyling, healthcare, hospitality and tourism,

transportation, technological design, communications,

manufacturing and construction

• Consult websites– OISE, Queen’s, Brock, Western

How to Apply• Apply online at www.ouac.on.ca/teas

How to Apply• Apply online at www.ouac.on.ca/teas

How to Apply• Create an account

• OUAC Reference Number

How to Apply: Payment• Online application service fee: $120

– Includes up to 3 choices of faculties

– Additional Applications: $38/faculty

• Transcript fee: $10/faculty

• Additional Mandatory Supplementary Fee: $40-$100– Depends on the faculty

How to Apply• Wait for confirmation

– Approx. 1 week for response from each faculty

Faculties of Education• 13 Faculties in Ontario

• 3 Additional:

– Charles Sturt University *

– Redeemer University College

– Tyndale University College

Brock University

• Online experience profile

• 2 declaration forms

• Deadline: December 7, 2010

Lakehead University

• Application Deadline: December 1, 2010

• Does not require supplementary

application/experience profile

Laurentian University

• Concurrent Program

Nipissing University

• Dec 1, 2010: Due date to apply

• Dec 17, 2010: Deadline for experience profile

OISE

• Require:

– 2 letters of reference (1 acedemic, 1 professional)

– Resumé

– Statement of Intent (Why you want to teach)

• Dec 1, 2010: Due date to apply

University of Ottawa

• Requires Statement of Experience

• Deadline: Dec 1, 2010

Queen’s University

• Requires Statement of Experience

• Deadline: Dec 1, 2010

• Dec 15, 2010: Statement of Experience Due

Trent University

• 2 year part-time program

• Full Time

• Profile of Experiences

• 2 Reference Letters

• Due Date: Dec 1, 2010

UOIT

• Personal Profile

• 2 Reference Letters: Academic and Professional

• Dec 1, 2010

University of Western Ontario

• Online Experience Profile

• Due Date: Dec 1, 2010

University of Windsor

• Application Profile– Applicant Information

– Response to Questions

• Due Dec 1, 2010

Wilfred Laurier University

• Experience Profile

• Due Dec 1, 2010

York University

• Experience Profile

• Personal Statement

• 2 Reference Forms & Letters

• Due Dec 1, 2010

• In-person interview in February 2011

Experience Profile• Example of Questions:

– Outline your duties and responsibilities in your experience

– What did you learn in your experience that will benefit you

as a teacher?

– How is your experience important (or relevant) to your future

as a teacher?

Experience Profile• Example of Questions:

– How has your background and educational opportunities

shaped your decision to become a teacher?

– What advantages and disadvantages have you

experienced?

Be Aware…• If English is not your first language:

– You will be required to take a proficiency test

• If you are not a Canadian citizen:– You are required to submit a record of landing in Canada

• Acceptences are sent out in April 2011

GOOD LUCK!