The Professional Development Program (PDP)

Teacher Education / Become a teacher

Teach French / Teach in French

The PDP French module

British Columbia needs qualified French teachers. The PDP French module (taught in French) prepares students for teaching in elementary and secondary schools in British Columbia in the following programs:

Program details (French)

If you would like to teach in BC’s kindergarten to grade 12 public education sector, you must have a certificate of qualification from the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB).

Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Education offers an intensive full-time 12-month teacher education program called the Professional Development Program (PDP).  The French Module is called the Programme de formation professionnelle (PFP).  When teacher candidates successfully complete the program, they are recommended to the TRB to receive a BC Teaching Certificate. This program is recognized throughout Canada and abroad.

SFU’s PDP is known for its approach based on practical experience in the classroom, reflection on knowledge of educational theory and the development of professional competencies.

There is also a part-time teacher education program called the Professional Linking Program (PLP) for paraprofessionals, student support workers, para-educations (social workers, counsellors, settlement workers), adult educations, independent teachers, Early Childhood Educators (ECE trained teachers) and trades, technical and Francophone teachers operating on letters of permission. Applicants must have a minimum of two years experience in their current roles with preference given to work with children and youth in educational settings.

INTERNATIONAL OPTIONS

Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Education also offers international options (practicums) in relation with the teacher education.

Useful links

Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education TRB