WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION
For aspiring and accomplished educators to explore, discover, and expand their impact in an inclusive, collaborative community.
In the Spotlight
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As we celebrate the start of the new year and a new semester, here is a recap of some of the top highlights for 2024.
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LATEST NEWS
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March 20, 2025
In celebration of 20 years of Cécile’s contributions to the Faculty of Education and OFFA, we have...
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March 18, 2025
Dr. McClaren joined SFU in 1967, attracted by the university’s innovative spirit and openness to...
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March 18, 2025
A unique collaboration between Dr. Ana Maria Navas Iannini’s special topics course and the SFU...
UPCOMING EVENTS
1965
Founding Year
200+
# of Education courses
42,000+
# of Education alumni
Indigenous-first Approach
We embrace inclusivity, equality, and Indigeneity, driving innovative approaches to thinking, teaching, and learning. Through strong community connections, we elevate learning and inspire students to pursue their unique paths. The faculty offers Indigenous programs, courses, and comprehensive support to guide you on your educational journey, every step of the way.
Innovative Learning & Research
SFU’s Faculty of Education is an inclusive, welcoming community of students, practitioners and researchers committed to advancing the field of education through scholarly inquiry and community engagement. We encourage and embolden the learning and research that will shape the future of education.
International Students
Students come to SFU from all over the world. We have a variety of specialized services to help international students transition to studying in Canada, so you can succeed academically and enjoy everything the SFU community has to offer.
Community Based
As a community-engaged faculty, we build and nurture connections with diverse communities to improve the learning experience for students and understand the community issues that drive research and innovation.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
STUDENT LIFE
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David Chang from the PhD in Educational Theory and Practice: Curriculum and Pedagogy Stream Program.
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Katy Deo from the MEd in Educational Practice Program.
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Liang Cao from the PhD in Languages, Cultures and Literacies Program.
MULTI-CAMPUS MODEL
Our multi-campus model offers the flexibility for aspiring and in-service teachers to explore our programs in the communities where they live and work. This empowers learners to pursue their educational goals here and now so they can reach them sooner.
Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.