Application Requirements for Persons in a Saskatchewan Teacher Education Program

Before beginning your application for a Saskatchewan Teacher's Certificate, determine which category you fall into based on the current status of your teacher education program and review your application requirements.

I. Completing Bachelor of Education Requirements - I am in my final semester of my Teacher Education Program.

II. SK Pre-B.Ed. Assessment Option - I have another awarded degree, and I am in my final semester of my Teacher Education Program.

III. Bachelor of Education Conferred - I have graduated from my Teacher Education Program.

For Education students in their final year:

SPTRB Application Process and Tips for University of Regina Education Students 2024-2025

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SPTRB Application Process and Tips for University of Saskatchewan Education Students 2024-2025

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I.  Completing Last Semester of Saskatchewan Teacher Education Program Application Requirements:

     When to Apply:
Application submission is determined based on your anticipated Bachelor of Education conferral date:

   December     Apply after October 1      CRC with VSC must be dated after October 1 
   May    Apply after February 1    CRC with VSC must be dated after February 1


    1.  Online application and fee ($110.25 non-refundable and non-transferrable).
       a. Applications will be deleted if payment is not received within 3 months.
     
  2. Gender identification selected from one of the following options: Male, Female, X (Unspecified, i.e. includes but not limited to Trans, Non-Binary, Two-Spirited, etc.), Choose not to disclose (i.e. You may identify with any of the gender options provided but do not want to disclose).
     
  3. Government Issued ID: Birth Certificate; Passport (Valid/Current, with full legal name); or Certificate of Indian Status.
     
  4. Marriage Certificate / Change of Name Certificate / Divorce Certificate (if your name has changed since birth).
     
  5. Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) (must be for employment purposes and valid within three months of completion of your teacher education program).
     
  6. Convocation Letter (the U of S and U of R will send the letters automatically to the SPTRB upon the completion of your degree requirements.)
     
  7. Official transcripts for any other post-secondary school where you completed any coursework must be sent directly to the SPTRB by the issuing institution. 


Certificate Applications will remain active according to the following:
   Submission of additional documents requested by the SPTRB.     Active for 1 year from the date of the SPTRB request email. 
       
  Application fee not submitted.   Active for 3 months from the application date. 



 
If you are not able to meet the deadlines above, your application will be closed and deleted. The applicant will be required to resubmit a new application using their previously created SPTRB account in order to start the application process again. All documents must be resubmitted with the new application.
 
 PLEASE NOTE:  
   ♦   If you apply more than 3 months prior to completing your teacher education program, your criminal record check will no longer be valid by the time your convocation letter or transcript is received. 
  
   ♦   We only accept CRC/VSC completed by a law enforcement agency (i.e. city police, RCMP). We do not accept results from other agencies such as MyBackCheck, CERTN, etc.  
   ♦   If you completed your Bachelor of Education at the University of Regina, please ensure your Bachelor of Education appears awarded on your transcript before it is sent to us. Select the processing option "Hold(ing) for Credential" to ensure that your transcript will be sent after your degree has been conferred.  
   ♦   All fees are in Canadian currency and must be submitted in Canadian currency.   
   ♦   Applications will be assessed once ALL required documents and the application fee are received.    

II. SK Pre-B.Ed. Assessment Application Requirements:

               
   Specifics:
       a)    Applicants with an undergraduate degree from an approved, accredited, and recognized institution and at least 48 semester hours of undergraduate teacher education coursework (must include practicum and specific courses required for certification) may apply for assessment for certification prior to completing their Bachelor of Education program. Review the academic requirements for certification according to Schedule F  of the Regulatory Bylaws of the SPTRB. 
     
  b)  The fee includes the SK Bachelor of Education Graduate Application fee ($105.00) and the SK Pre-B.Ed. Assessment fee ($100.00) for a total of $215.25 (non-refundable and non-transferrable).  
     
  c)  Applicants who meet requirements for certification (before completing their Bachelor of Education program) will be issued a provisional Professional A teacher's certificate. Once proof of completion of a Bachelor of Education is received, a permanent Professional A teaching certificate will be issued. Applicants who do not meet requirements for certification will have their application held until proof of completion of a Bachelor of Education is received.
     




  1.  Online application and fee ($215.25 non-refundable and non-transferrable).
     a. Applications will be deleted if payment is not received within 3 months.
     
  2. 
Gender identification selected from one of the following options: Male, Female, X (Unspecified, i.e. includes but not limited to Trans, Non-Binary, Two-Spirited, etc.), Choose not to disclose (i.e. You may identify with any of the gender options provided but do not want to disclose).
     
  3.  Government Issued ID: Birth Certificate; Passport (Valid/Current, with full legal name); Certificate of Indian Status.
     
  4.  Marriage Certificate / Change of Name Certificate / Divorce Certificate (if your name has changed since birth).
     
  5.  Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (must be for employment purposes and valid within three months of certification).
     
  6.  Official transcripts of previous degrees sent directly from the issuing institution to the SPTRB.
     
  7. Current official transcripts for teacher education program that includes a completed practicum with mark granted. See note below.
     
  8.  Official transcripts for any other post-secondary school where you completed any coursework must be sent directly to the SPTRB by the issuing institution. 

Certificate Applications will remain active according to the following:
   Submission of additional documents requested by the SPTRB.     Active for 1 year from the date of the SPTRB request email. 
       
  Application fee not submitted.   Active for 3 months from the application date. 



 

If you are not able to meet the deadlines above, your application will be closed and deleted. The applicant will be required to resubmit a new application using their previously created SPTRB account in order to start the application process again. All documents must be resubmitted with the new application.
       PLEASE NOTE:   
   ♦  Official transcripts must include practicum and 48 semester hours of specified teacher education coursework. Review the academic requirements for certification according to Schedule F of the Regulatory Bylaws of the SPTRB.  
   ♦ If you submit a complete application but are denied for certification due to missing coursework, you may need to submit a new Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check when you submit the completed coursework.  
   ♦ We only accept CRC/VSC completed by a law enforcement agency (i.e. city police, RCMP). We do not accept results from other agencies such as MyBackCheck, CERTN, etc  
   ♦
 Applicants who are completing their B.Ed. in conjunction with another degree (joint or dual degree program) may only qualify for the SK Pre-B.Ed. assessment if they have completed all the requirements for the non-B.Ed. degree at the time of application. Proof of meeting the program requirements is demonstrated when the SPTRB receives a convocation letter from the University of Regina or University of Saskatchewan indicating completion of all program requirements of the non-B.Ed. degree program. If both degree program requirements will be met at the same time (i.e. in the spring), then the program(s) will not qualify for the SK Pre-B.Ed. assessment.  
   ♦ All fees are in Canadian currency and must be submitted in Canadian currency.   
   ♦  Applications will be assessed once ALL required documents and the application fee are received.   
     

III.  Bachelor of Education Program Conferred Application Requirements:
 

   1. Online application and fee ($110.25 non-refundable and non-transferrable).
     a. Applications will be deleted if the payment is not received within 3 months.
     
  2. Gender identification selected from one of the following options: Male, Female, X (Unspecified, i.e. includes but not limited to Trans, Non-Binary, Two-Spirited, etc.), Choose not to disclose (i.e. You may identify with any of the gender options provided but do not want to disclose).
     
  3. Government Issued ID: Birth Certificate; Passport (Valid/Current, with full legal name); or Certificate of Indian Status.
     
  4. Marriage Certificate / Change of Name Certificate / Divorce Certificate (if your name has changed since birth).
     
  5.  Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (must be for employment purposes and valid within three months of certification).
     
  6. Official transcripts with Bachelor of Education degree conferred sent directly from the issuing institution.    
     
  7.  Official transcripts for any other post-secondary school where you completed any coursework must be sent directly to the SPTRB by the issuing institution.                      

Certificate Applications will remain active according to the following:
   Submission of additional documents requested by the SPTRB.     Active for 1 year from the date of the SPTRB request email. 
       
  Application fee not submitted.   Active for 3 months from the application date. 



 
If you are not able to meet the deadlines above, your application will be closed and deleted. The applicant will be required to resubmit a new application using their previously created SPTRB account in order to start the application process again. All documents must be resubmitted with the new application.
       PLEASE NOTE:   
   ♦ We only accept CRC/VSC completed by a law enforcement agency (i.e. city police, RCMP). We do not accept results from other agencies such as MyBackCheck, CERTN, etc  
   ♦ All fees are in Canadian currency and must be submitted in Canadian currency.   
   ♦  Applications will be assessed once ALL required documents and the application fee are received.