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Helping internationally educated teachers (IETs) begin teaching in Canada

Pathways to Teach Canada is a single entry point for IETs interested in teaching in participating provinces and territories in Canada.

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Your first step in the application process

We assess your credentials and language competency and offer a streamlined process to apply for certification with one or several participating provincial and territorial regulatory bodies for the teaching profession.

View the list of regulatory bodies for the teaching profession

Participating provinces and territories

  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nova Scotia
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario (accepts the language competency assessment only)
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Saskatchewan
Pathways to Teach Canada members