Teacher certification
The Ministère de l'Èducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS) certifies teachers for the primary and secondary schools of the province, following completion of an approved 120-credit program. This certification is also subject to legislative provisions on judicial antecedents.
Advisory for students enrolled in programs leading to teacher certification
- BA Specialization in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
- BEd Specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language
- Diploma in Adult Education - Option 2
Graduates of a program leading to teacher certification are required to complete such a declaration upon applying for their teaching permits or diplomas.
The verification of these declarations will be the responsibility of Ministère de l'Èducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS). Persons who have judicial antecedents that are considered incompatible with the teaching profession may be denied their teaching permits or diplomas.
Historical background
In June 2005, the National Assembly of Québec adopted an Act amending the Education Act and the Act respecting Private Education.The amendments concern the verification of the judicial antecedents of persons holding or applying for a permit to teach in the youth, adult and vocational sectors.
This Act empowers the Minister of Education to suspend or revoke, refuse to deliver or renew a teaching authorization to a person who has judicial antecedents that may be detrimental to the security and well being of a student.
Sending your declaration
Students may obtain the declaration form envelope where the declaration is to be sealed to send to MELS from the Office of the Registrar when they apply to graduate.