Complete the Online Application for Graduate Studies at SFU  

When prompted select the following:

Department: Education
Program: Graduate Diploma in Education (Advanced Professional Studies)
Specialization: Indigenous Education: Wholistic Teachings and Transformative Pedagogies
Start Date/Term: Fall 2023

Important Notes About the Online Application System/Process:

• You do not have to wait until you have all your supporting documents ready before applying. Graduate programs can be competitive, therefore is it recommended that you begin your application early to complete the online sections and being preparing and collecting the required documents.  
• The Online Application System is only available while applications are being accepted for each program.
  
• The program will be notified of your application after it has been submitted.

More detailed information about the Online Application for Graduate Studies at SFU

Once You Complete and Submit Your Application Information

• Your referees will be automatically emailed and sent instructions for providing their reference online.
• You will need to pay the non-refundable application fee of $90 CAN (students with Canadian transcripts only) or $125 CAN (students with one or more international transcripts) by credit card (Mastercard or Visa). If you do not receive an e-mail requesting payment of this fee within three (3) working days after submitting your application, please contact the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) office at gradstdy@sfu.ca to check the status of your application.

You will only be able to upload the required documents to complete your application after your application fee has been paid and processed.

Upload the following required documents:

Transcripts

You must upload a transcript (scanned, saved, etc.) for each post-secondary institution you have attended when you are uploading documents to your application (Step 3, in your Application Portal). Ensure all pages are uploaded, including the grading scale (typically located on the back of the page or a separate sheet). Official transcripts will only be required if you receive an offer of admission. See details.

Statement of Interest

As you prepare your statement of interest consider the following:

• What interested you in this program?
• What do you hope to learn?  How do you think this program might enhance your work in education?
• What previous professional development and/or coursework (if any) have you had in this area?
• In what ways do you see yourself contributing to a learning community of colleagues?

Concise Summary of Professional Teaching Assignments

These assignments must be listed from current/most recent to past in a resume format, if preferred.

Photocopy of Valid Professional Teaching Certificate

Upload the 8½”x11” British Columbia Ministry of Education Certificate of Qualification.

Photocopy of Current TQS Category Card

This document is required as part of your application. If you have misplaced your card you must either apply to TQS for a replacement card, or submit a copy of a recent payslip which shows your TQS category.  Note: Not all district payslips provide this information.

Applicants with Undergraduate GPA Below 2.5 Only

If your undergraduate GPA is less than 2.5, please submit a brief reflection about your commitment to the successful completion of an academic program of study at the graduate level.