The OUAC and the faculties of education reserve the right to amend this information at any time.
Read this guide for important information and instructions before you apply.
Getting Started
Before you start your application, you should research the application process and which universities and programs you want to apply to.
The Ontario government announced proposed legislation to condense consecutive teacher education programs to a
Open programs for fall 2026 reflect the current 4-semester Bachelor of Education (BEd) consecutive program.
Is TEAS the right application for me?
The Teacher Education Application Service (TEAS) allows you to apply to a 4-semester Bachelor of Education (BEd) consecutive program at an Ontario university.
The 4-semester BEd program leads to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Certificate of Qualification and Registration (CQR).
Do not complete this application if any of the following scenarios applies to you:
- You are applying to a concurrent education program. Use the Undergraduate application.
- You are applying for a graduate degree in Teacher Education. Contact the university directly.
- You are looking for information on mature student status. Contact the university directly.
- You hold a CQR from OCT and wish to take additional courses in education. Use the university application available at each college or faculty of education.
- You are applying to the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). Use the University of Toronto’s School of Graduate Studies application.
Resources to Help You Get Started:
Application Instructions
The universities and the OUAC do not endorse presentations or publications other than their own. Obtain up‑to‑date information directly from the universities’ admission offices or the universities’ websites.
Requirements
Codes
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
University and Program Requirements
Université Laurentienne
[French link]
(programs offered
in French only)
Université de l’Ontario
français [French link]
(programs offered
in French only)
Fees and Privacy
Fees
Privacy Statements
After You Apply
We will process and forward applications to all requested faculties of education regardless of your qualifications or the completeness of your application.
You must submit your responses to offers of admission by logging in to your TEAS application.
Contact Information
Ontario Faculties of Education Websites
Contact the school of your choice about additional admission and academic program information.
- Brock University
- Lakehead University
- Université Laurentienne [French link] (programs offered in French only)
- Nipissing University
- Université de l’Ontario français [French link] (programs offered in French only)
- Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) (University of Toronto)
- Note: TEAS does not process applications for OISE. Use the University of Toronto’s School of Graduate Studies application to apply.
- Ontario Tech University
- University of Ottawa
- Queen’s University
- Trent University
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- University of Windsor
- York University
TEAS
Secure Applicant Messaging (SAM)
If you created an OUAC account, use SAM within your TEAS application to contact us.
Mailing Address
TEAS
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre
170 Research Lane
Guelph ON N1G 5E2
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