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Familiarization Program
Introduction to the BC K-12 School System & Professional Standards for Educators
| Method of delivery: Online (Synchronous and Asynchronous) |
Applications open: October 1, 2024 |
Applications close: November 30, 2024 |
Next start date: January 2025 |
Thank you for your interest in the Familiarization Program. Both our cohorts are now full. If you are still interested in the program, you can apply and you will be placed on a waitlist. If space becomes available, we will contact you.
Learn more about course eligibility, costs and how to register online.
This course is restricted to individuals who hold a valid Conditional Certificate of Qualification from the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, Teacher Regulation Branch and who are pursuing a pathway to full certification as a teacher in B.C.
In order to take this course, participants must first have received their Conditional Certificate of Qualification and possess a valid teaching certificate number, issued by the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care Teacher Regulation Branch. Proof of this requirement (i.e. the letter from the Ministry) will be requested upon registration.
Individuals who have not yet applied to receive a Conditional Certificate of Qualification should visit the BC government website on applying to teach in the province.
COURSE FEES
$630 (includes GST) is due within 5 business days of receipt of email offer of admission.
REFUND POLICY
Participants who wish to withdraw from the course and request a refund must submit written notice via e-mail to aps_general_admin@sfu.ca at least three business days before the course begins to be eligible for a refund (less a $50 administration fee). Requests for cancellation and/or refunds received less than three business days before the start of the course will not be honoured. Do not contact PayPal directly for a refund.
CANCELLATION POLICY
We are sometimes obliged to cancel a course for operational reasons, including, but not limited to insufficient enrolment. If this happens, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and a full refund will be issued.
You can submit your registration details by clicking the ‘Register Now’ button. You will be re-directed to an online application system where you will enter your personal data and be asked to upload the required documentation.
To facilitate registration, please have electronic copies (e.g. pdf) of the following documents ready to upload:
- Copy of your letter of approval for your Conditional Certificate of Qualification from the Ministry (IMPORTANT: ensure the document is NOT password protected.)
- Copy of your Conditional Certificate of Qualification
Once you have submitted your information, a member of our team will evaluate your eligibility to take the course. If you are eligible and there are seats available in the upcoming session, you will receive an e-mail offer of admission, a request to provide a copy of your government issued photo ID, and a link for payment (due within 5 business days of offer of admission).
Note: your registration in the course will not be considered final and a space will not be held for you until the fee is paid.
ON WHAT LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?
The course is delivered via SFU Canvas.
DO I HAVE TO PURCHASE TEXTBOOKS OR OTHER MATERIALS?
No. All required and optional course readings, videos and other media will be available for no additional cost in SFU Canvas through the weekly modules.
DOES THIS COURSE QUALIFY FOR A FEDERAL TAX RECEIPT?
As this course in non-credit, it does not qualify for a federal tax receipt.
FOR HOW LONG ARE MY RESULTS VALID?
Your final result/recommendation will be valid for as long as your Conditional Certificate of Qualification is valid.
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE EVALUATION OR STATUS OF MY CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION?
All questions about the overall application or evaluation process, as well as questions about your individual case should be directed to the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, Teacher Regulation Branch at trb.certification@gov.bc.ca.
IS THERE A LIST OF ACCEPTABLE COURSES I CAN TAKE AT SFU TO MEET MY CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS?
Contact the PPS Admissions Team at pps_admissions@sfu.ca and review our Chart of Acceptable Courses.
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Gina Romeo Program Assistant
Advanced Professional Studies 778-782-3628 aps_general_admin@sfu.ca EDB 8533