Teacher Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Alberta
The short answer
Direct transfer
Individuals who hold a valid teaching certificate from another Canadian jurisdiction are eligible for certification in Alberta without additional training or examination, though evidence of language proficiency may be required. Source
“Individuals who hold a valid teaching certificate from another Canadian jurisdiction are eligible for certification in Alberta without additional training or examination. Evidence of language proficiency may be required.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/teacher
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Licence required |
| Regulator | Teacher Regulation Branch | The Registrar at Alberta Education |
| Guide | Teacher in British Columbia | Teacher in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Not stated by the regulator Check with The Registrar at Alberta Education
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with The Registrar at Alberta Education
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