APPLICATION & ADMISSIONS to PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS - BACHELOR of EDUCATION – ENSEIGNEMENT EN FRANÇAIS LANGUE SECONDE

(i)  Introduction
The Bachelor of Education – enseignement en français langue seconde is a two-year post-degree program consisting of 20 three-hour credit courses in Education. This program is designed to provide the variety of courses and extended field experiences through which students can develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in the modern classroom. It provides the opportunity for students to focus their studies in Early Years (grades 1-5), Middles Years (grades 5-9), or Senior Years (grades 9-12). 

(ii) Admission Requirements
The general requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Education, enseignement en français langue seconde are:

  1. Applicants must have completed the requirements for their undergraduate degree from an approved registered university before August 15 of the first year of the program, and have the degree conferred before beginning the second year of the BEd program.

  2. Applicants must have an overall average of not less than 70% (at least between C+ and B-) computed on the 20 highest grades of the last 22 courses (3 semester credit hours).

  3. At least 6 semester hours of credit in French (at least 3 of which must be in Composition).

  4. Applicants whose first language is French, must have completed at least 6 semester hours in French (at least 3 semester hours in a writing intensive course in French in any discipline or the equivalent).

  5. Applicants whose first language is not English must also satisfy the UPEI English Language Proficiency requirements.

  6. Applicants must complete an oral and written proficiency test in French before admission to the program is confirmed.

  7. At least 3 semester hours of credit in Mathematics.

  8. Applicants must have completed academic courses in subjects taught in the school system which satisfy the requirements for the program level (early years, middle years, or senior years) into which they seek admission, as follows:

a. Early Years Program Level (grades 1-5)
In addition to the general requirements to enter the Bachelor of Education, enseignement en français langue seconde, completion of three semester hours in each of the optional subject areas noted below is strongly recommended:
 
• Developmental Psychology
• Classics, Fine Arts, or Music
• A laboratory-based Science course
• Canadian History
• One of: Anthropology, Canadian Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Native Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, or Women’s Studies, and
• A Modern Language
 
b. Middle Years Program Level (grades 5-9)* 
To enter this program, applicants must have an approved degree with a major and a minor, or at least the equivalent of two minors in different subjects.  These subjects must be taught in the public school system and be ones in which the Faculty provides methods courses. In addition, completion of these semester hours in each of the optional subject areas noted below is strongly recommended:
 
• Developmental Psychology
• Classics, Fine Arts, or Music
• Canadian History
• A laboratory-based Science course
• One of: Anthropology, Canadian Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Native Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, or Women’s Studies, and
• A Modern Language
 
c.  Senior Years Program Level (grades 9-12)* 
To enter this program, applicants must have an approved degree with a major in one subject and a minor (or equivalent) in another subject.  These subjects must be taught in the public school system and be ones in which the faculty provides methods courses. In addition, completion of the three semester hours in each of the optional subject areas noted below is strongly recommended:
 
• Developmental Psychology
• A Science course
• One of:  Anthropology, Canadian Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Native Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, or Women’s Studies, and
• A  Modern Language
 
*Majors and minors must clearly relate to the subject areas listed below, for which the Faculty presently offers methodology courses:
 
• English
• Social Studies (includes Anthropology, Canadian Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Native Studies, Political Science, Sociology, or Women’s Studies)
• Science (includes Chemistry, Biology, Geology, and Physics)
• Mathematics (includes Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science)
• French, and
• Music (offered through the Bachelor of Music Education Program in the Faculty of Arts)
Please note:  Preference will be given to:
  • Candidates who have completed a first degree in any relevant discipline from a French language university
  • Candidates who have completed a major in French from an English university; and
  • Candidates who have at least a minor in French studies at a recognized university.

    French course requirements may be waived by the Faculty of Education for applicants who have significant professional and or life experiences in a French environment. 
(iii) Application Process 
Prior to completing the application package, candidates should read the Guidelines for Application to Bachelor of Education Program (http://www.upei.ca/fac_ed/html/guidelines.html).
 
The application deadline is January 15 (must be postmarked by this date).  If seats are still available after the applicants meeting the deadline have been considered, the BEd Committee may review late applications.
 
The completed application package must include the following:
 
  1. Undergraduate Application Form (two pages). The application forms can be downloaded in .PDF format.  This will require the Adobe Acrobat Reader.  Complete by hand and submit with the remainder of the package.
  2. $50 Application Fee ($75 for International Applicants).
  3. Faculty of Education Supplementary Information Form and Personal Statement (PDF), word, or wordperfect (nine pages) which may be completed in English or French (word), (wordperfect) or (PDF).  Save the form on to your computer. Work on at your leisure.  When complete, print, sign, then send with the remainder of your package.
  4. Three Reference Forms either English version (3 pages) or French version (four pages).  Print off these forms and have each reference submit directly to the UPEI Registrar's Office, or have your reference give back to you in a sealed envelope with the reference's signature over the seal, ready for you to submit with the remainder of your package.
  5. Two copies of official transcripts are required from each post-secondary institution where you have taken a course. Original transcripts are required even if transfer credits were given by another institution. 
(iv) Assessment of Applications 
Every completed file is examined and students are ranked according to
  • Academic background, strongly recommended courses, and reference forms (50%)
  • Supplementary Information Form (Experience Profile) and Personal Statement (50%)
Candidates will be admitted on the basis of this ranking. Acceptance letters, conditional offers, letters indicating that the applicant is on the waiting list, or letters indicating that the application will not be considered at this time, will be issued by the Registrar’s Office.
 
The successful applicant who receives either an unconditional or conditional offer must confirm his/her acceptance in writing and include a non-refundable deposit of $500. This confirmation must be received by the Registrar’s Office (for transmittal to the Accounting Office) by the date specified in the letter.
 
Final official transcripts for students who have either received conditional offers or are placed on the waiting list must be received by the Registrar’s Office by August 15. The Faculty may request an interview with any potential candidate. 
 
Contact the Registrar’s Office if you have any questions.
Phone (902) 566-0608
Fax (902) 566-0795
email:  registrar@upei.ca