Bachelor of Education - Practicum

Before accepting an offer to the BEd program, please note the following requirements: 

Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSCs)

Students will receive a letter from the Practicum Office with instructions to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check (not a Criminal Records Check) specifically for our BEd program. After receiving this letter, you must apply for a VSC from the police service associated with your current home address. 

• Note: Your VSC must be less than 6 months old on the start date of your first practicum. VSCs requested prior to Practicum Office instructions will not be accepted. 

As processing time can be up to three months in some jurisdictions, proof of application for a VSC specific to Ontario Tech University's Teacher Education Practicum will be required by June 1, 2026. Students will be provided with instructions on how and where to submit proof of VSC application. 

Practicum & In-person Learning Requirements 

• Students are required to attend 27 weeks of in-person learning (9 weeks each in Semester 1, 2, and 4) at Ontario Tech's Charles Hall campus. 
• Students will complete 3 practica throughout the program, totalling no less than the minimum 80 days required by the Ontario College of Teachers. These placements will be completed in one English school board from the choices you will be asked to submit.