The Teacher Education Stream (T.E.S.) at Trent University offers a distinctive undergraduate pathway for aspiring educators, allowing you to tailor your academic journey by combining a major in arts or sciences with focused education studies. This program is ideal if you are passionate about making a difference in education and wish to build a strong foundation for a teaching career. You will explore key concepts in teaching and learning, literacy, and mathematics education, preparing you for the dynamic challenges within K-12 classrooms. The T.E.S. provides a unique opportunity to shape your degree and your future profession.
This full-time, on-campus program, typically completed over four years, immerses you in a supportive academic environment guided by active researchers and practitioners. You will gain invaluable practical experience through education-related placements each year, applying theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. A distinctive feature of the T.E.S. is its direct route to further study: achieving an 85% average guarantees admission to Trent’s Bachelor of Education program, where you will earn your certification to teach in Ontario. You will graduate prepared for a fulfilling career in education.