Bridging to Teach in Saskatchewan Certificate Programs

These certificate programs, approved by the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB), are designed specifically for Internationally Educated Teachers (IETs) who are required to complete additional coursework to be eligible to hold a Saskatchewan Teachers Certificate, as specified in the SPTRB certification assessment email notification letter they received. 
Benefits of the Bridging to Teach in Saskatchewan Certificate
    Leads to a Permanent Professional A Certificate* upon completion of the certification assessment process 
    Certificate can be completed in as little as one year 
    Online and/or in-person class options 
    Includes an in-person practicum (field experience) to gain teaching experience within a Saskatchewan classroom 
    Gain an introduction to Saskatchewan curriculum 
    Networking with Saskatchewan teachers 

* If the coursework option outlined in the assessment email is chosen, a Provisional Professional A Certificate will be awarded upon completion of all coursework. Provisional Professional A Certificates must be renewed annually. The holder will have a maximum of 4 years to meet the condition requiring completion of 190 days of successful employment as a teacher within an approved Saskatchewan K - 12 school setting and a recommendation for certification from their employer before a permanent Professional A Certificate can be issued.

Bridging to Teach in Saskatchewan Certificate programs are offered by the University of Regina, located in Regina, SK and the University of Saskatchewan, located in Saskatoon, SK. For more information on the programs and application visit the University websites at:

     University of Regina - Certificate for Internationally Educated Teachers

     University of Saskatchewan - Internationally Educated Teachers Certificate
 
 PLEASE NOTE:  
   ♦   Post-secondary institutions reserve the right to require additional coursework, beyond that required by the SPTRB to meet Saskatchewan Teacher Certification requirements, when granting admission to a program of study.  
   ♦   Eligibility for issuance of a study permit, should one be required, is determined by the Government of Canada and may restrict your ability to be admitted to these programs.