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Indigenous Bachelor of Education (Peterborough)

Trent University · Peterborough; Full time.

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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

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Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish60% min.
  • OSSD with six Grade 12 U/M courses, including required subjects; ENG4U at least 60%.
  • Minimum 70% across the best six Grade 12 U/M courses.
  • Applicants must self-identify as Indigenous. A Grade 12 U Mathematics course is recommended for the BSc direction.
OUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    OUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28OUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Ontario applicants: school grades through OUAC
    • For Ontario high school applicants, the school sends grades to OUAC and OUAC forwards them automatically to Trent. Trent's admissions FAQ says these applicants do not need to submit additional documents; different applicant categories have separate instructions.
    Trent admissions FAQ: Ontario applicant documentsTrent admissions FAQ: Ontario applicant documents
  4. Step 4Equity Admission Form: Indigenous ancestry declaration.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    OUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28OUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28
  5. Step 5Track the application and outstanding documentation in myTrent. Applicants outside an Ontario high school use the Required Documents icon under Academics and the corresponding document-upload icons.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    OUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28OUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28
  6. Step 6International applicants follow the academic-record requirements for their own curriculum. English-proficiency evidence is conditional on the published language rules; no additional form or recommendation is inferred for every applicant.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    OUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28OUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28
Applicant pathways

Conditional professional progression

  • Bachelor of Education, Indigenous concurrent programme at Peterborough.
  • Restricted to self-identified Indigenous applicants. Current four/five-year duration sources conflict; no numeric duration is asserted.
Trent · Indigenous Bachelor of Education current programmeOUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28Trent School of Education · current programmes directoryTrent current calendar · Indigenous BEd
Indigenous eligibility and declaration

All applicants to RTI

  • Self-identify as having Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) using the Equity Admission Form, in addition to secondary-school admission requirements.
Trent current calendar · Indigenous BEd
Home-school or unaccredited secondary preparation

Applicants home schooled or educated at a school not accredited by the provincial/state Ministry of Education

  • Trent considers independent academic evidence, including school grades, correspondence study, college courses and other accomplishments. Provide an official transcript of grades to date, Grade12 outlines with textbooks/evaluation methods, and a senior-level writing sample carrying the instructor’s comments and grade.
  • Standardized tests, AP or GCE Advanced-Level examinations are optional supporting material when available. Proof of English proficiency is required where applicable, and Admissions may request a telephone interview.
trent home school · official applicant policy
Approved prerequisite courses for specialized home-school entry

Home-school applicants to Forensic Science, Nursing or other science programmes with specialized prerequisites

  • Complete the required Ontario4U courses or approved equivalents through ILC or another provincial/state Ministry-approved institution. Independent portfolios do not replace those prerequisite courses. Exact degree and major prerequisites remain those separately published.
  • The page describes the standard applicant process, shows a direct-application button and also directs applicants to check requirements before OUAC submission. This packet certifies the academic evidence requirement, not an automatic choice of application channel.
trent home school · official applicant policy

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • BEd is the concurrent programme credential. The calendar says students may also qualify for a General BA/BSc; it does not guarantee a second degree to every entrant.
ReferencesTrent · Indigenous Bachelor of Education current programmeTrent Academic Advising · first-year suggestions · Education - Concurrent Bachelor of Education - Indigenous ProgramTrent School of Education · current programmes directoryTrent current calendar · Indigenous BEd

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
OUInfo · Indigenous Bachelor of Education (BEd) RTI; 2027–28
Work experienceApproximately 90 days of teaching placements
Trent · Indigenous Bachelor of Education current programmeCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Applied Indigenous Knowledge

Bachelor of Education, Indigenous concurrent programme

Study Indigenous knowledge through the programme’s specified Indigenous Studies courses. This specialization applies to the accompanying General BA or BSc.

Published requirements

Courses

Scoped introductory/degree-component course planning for Education - Concurrent. Requirements, recommendations, choices and route exceptions are distinguished in each block.

Course-planning excerpt · Shared introductory foundation2 listed

Current advising common to Primary/Junior and Intermediate/Senior. EDUC1030H is cross-listed INDG. The previously documented four/five-year source conflict remains unresolved. Other years and term-by-term scheduling are outside this excerpt.

Trent Academic Advising · first-year suggestions · Education - Concurrent Bachelor of Education - Indigenous Program
Elective choices
  • Primary/Junior additionally lists INDG2250Y or INDG2800Y; their year/term is not assigned here. Intermediate/Senior candidates need introductory courses for their teachable subjects.
Study locations
Teaching location and format
Peterborough; Full time.Trent · Indigenous Bachelor of Education current programme

Careers

Career examples

  • Teacher
  • School Counsellor
  • Policy Officer
Scope and qualifications

Some examples require further study, professional registration, examinations or experience. A preparatory or undecided entry route does not itself grant the later professional qualification.

The actual Indigenous concurrent BEd only. BA/BSc Teacher Education Stream preparation programmes do not inherit this accreditation or admission.

Professional recognition

OCT’s June 2022 decision accredits Trent’s concurrent Indigenous Education programme leading to the Indigenous BEd, in the Primary/Junior and Intermediate/Senior divisions, through June 14, 2029.

Scope and qualifications

The actual Indigenous concurrent BEd only. BA/BSc Teacher Education Stream preparation programmes do not inherit this accreditation or admission.

AccreditationAdditional verified programme outcomesEarlier verified programme outcomes

Costs

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