Update on Ontario Teacher Education Changes
The Government of Ontario has passed new legislation—Bill 101, the Putting Students First Act, 2026—which received Royal Assent on May 7, 2026. This legislation introduces significant changes to teacher education programs across the province.
Key updates:
- Teacher education programs will transition to a 3-term, 12-month model at Ontario’s public universities. The first cohort under the new model is expected to begin in May 2027.
Recruitment for Fall 2026 entry to the Consecutive Teacher Education program is complete. Students holding a current offer to Consecutive Teacher Education will begin the four-term program in September 2026. Deferrals are not permitted, and tuition deposits are non-refundable. Admission is highly competitive and spaces are limited. Applicants should carefully consider their decision before cancelling an accepted offer.
Professional Programs
Consecutive Teacher Education
A “consecutive” program provides professional education to candidates who have already completed a university degree. The next intake is Fall 2026. The application is open at OUAC from September 12 to December 1, 2025.
Technological Teacher Education
The next intake for the Technological Teacher Education program is June 2027. The application should open in early December 2026.
Continuing Teacher Education (Additional Qualification)
For already certified teachers; Additional Qualification (AQ) courses can qualify you to teach in another division/subject area and help you improve your current teaching skills.
Teacher Education programs
| Applicant | Application | Application Deadline |
| Consecutive Teacher Education | OUAC TEAS Application | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Continuing (AQ) Teacher Education (In-service) | Professional and Continuing Studies | See Course Info on website |
| Technological Teacher Education Learn more | OUAC TEAS Application | March 1, 2027 |
