FAQs: After My Offer of Admission - Information on the Faculty of Education at Queen’s
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Can I defer my offer of admission?
When do I select my Education courses?
When will I be in classes and when will I be in the schools on practicum?
Is there a library at the Faculty of Education?
Where can I get assistance to find housing in Kingston?
Where can I find out about financial assistance?
Can I take a tour of the Faculty of Education?
Who do I contact for information on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards (including OSAP)?
I have a disability. How can I find out about accommodation at Queen’s?
How much are tuition and fees?
Does the Education Faculty help me find a teaching job?
How do I prepare to become a School Principal or Superintendant?
Can I defer my offer of admission?
Please refer to our deferral policy.
What is my student number?
Your official Queen’s student number will be assigned if you are made an offer of admission to Queen’s Education. It is located at the top of your offer letter.
When do I select my Education courses?
The Education Registrar’s Office will mail preregistration materials at the end of May. Preregistration occurs from mid-June to mid-July. Courses are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so teacher candidates candidates are advised to preregister as early as possible.
When will I be in classes and when will I be in the schools on practicum?
A typical year is comprised of up to 15 weeks of practical experience, interspersed with in class learning activities. For example:
Fall Term
September: Classes (4 weeks)
October: Practicum (total of 4 weeks for the first teaching block)
November: Classes (3 weeks; total of 7 weeks of classes for fall term)
End of November and December: Practicum (total of 4 weeks for the second teaching block)
Winter Term
January: Classes (6 weeks)
February and first half of March: Practicum (4 weeks for third teaching block)
Mid-March School Break: One week break for Education teacher candidates
End of March, beginning of April: Alternative Practicum (3 weeks total)
April: Classes (2.5 weeks; total of 8.5 weeks for winter term)
Is there a library at the Faculty of Education?
Yes. The Queen's Education Library is a three-floor facility that includes eight collections of resources to support both classroom practice and educational research: a reference collection, children's books, multi-media classroom resources, lesson resources, Ministry of Education documents, a general research collection, a textbook collection, and print journal collection. Our library workstations provide access to the major databases in the field and to over 10,000 journals online, including almost 1,000 journals that are specifically education-related.
Where can I get find information about housing in Kingston?
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Where can I find out about financial assistance?
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I’m an international student. How can I find out more information about living in Kingston and Canada?
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Can I take a tour of the Faculty of Education?
We do not offer in-person guided tours, but we do have a virtual tour available on our website. Candidates who are interested in visiting the Faculty of Education and Kingston are welcome to come to the Faculty and we will assist in directing you various places of interest at Queen's University and in Kingston.
Who do I contact for information on Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards (including OSAP)?
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I have a disability. How can I find out about accommodation at Queen’s?
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How much are tuition and fees?
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How can I find out about varsity athletics, intramurals, fitness facilities, and other non-competitive athletics?
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Does the Education Faculty help me find a teaching job?
YES, definitely, and in many different ways. The Faculty of Education has its own Education Career Services Office that provides group and individual assistance with job search skills including the preparation of covering letters and resumes, and the taking of interviews. The Office also coordinates on-campus visits from a wide range of employers school boards in Ontario and elsewhere within Canada, and established international organizations to help teacher candidates gain a greater understanding of different employment opportunities. Education Career Services holds an annual Teachers Overseas Recruiting Fair for both teacher education candidates and experienced teachers seeking positions in international schools. Every candidate receives an updated version of the book What's next? A job search guide for teachers, and a comprehensive website is available. Finally, that Office offers a referral service after graduation to connect Queen's Education grads with specific positions. The goal is to have all teacher candidates aware of the range of opportunities open to them as educators, while understanding the relevant application procedures and having the skills to successfully compete for desired positions.
How do I prepare to become a School Principal or Superintendant?
To be admitted to the required courses after completion of the BEd, candidates will require certification in three of four teaching divisions, one of which must be the Intermediate division. Qualifications in a third teaching division can only be added after the initial BEd is completed and once the candidate is registered with the Ontario College of Teachers.
Intermediate-Senior candidates complete additional certification in either the Primary or Junior division. No specific undergraduate prerequisites are needed for additional certification in these two divisions. Primary-Junior candidates can take additional certification in either the Intermediate or Senior division, but in a specific teaching subject. It is recommended that in planning, candidates have a minimum of 3 full-year university courses (or their equivalent) in a teaching subject. (It is possible, ultimately, to be certified in all four divisions.) For additional information, visit the Queen’s Continuing Education website at www.coursesforteachers.ca.
Grades can have an influence on salary category placement in some circumstances. Grades matter for admission to Master's programs (MEd, MA, MSc). It is difficult to get into these programs without a B+ minimum overall average in an Honours degree. In order to gain entry to the Principal's Qualifications program, either a Master's degree or a combination of Additional Qualification courses is required.