Bachelor of Eduacation

In Partnership with Bonaparte First nation, NVIT, and UBC NITEP

Bachelor of Education - NITEP

Credential Type
Bachelor's Degree
Credits
-
Program Duration
3 years
Format
Full-Time
Offered
Fall 2026
Delivery Location
Hybrid
Bachelor of Education program that prepares Indigenous learners to become certified teachers through an Indigenous-focused curriculum grounded in community, relational accountability, and land-based learning.

OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) is a partnership teacher education program designed for Indigenous learners who wish to become certified teachers while remaining connected to their communities. Delivered collaboratively by the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), Bonaparte First Nation, and the University of British Columbia’s Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP), the program is grounded in Indigenous perspectives, relational accountability, and land‑based learning approaches.

The program supports Indigenous students who have completed a minimum of 60 post‑secondary credits or who hold a fully conferred bachelor’s degree and are seeking to pursue a career in education. Through a cohort-based model, students progress together through a shared learning journey that emphasizes community, continuity, and academic support.

Learn more about the UBC – NITEP.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must meet the minimum admission requirements established by the UBC Faculty of Education.

  • Self-identify as Indigenous and apply through the UBC NITEP Indigenous Teacher Education Program
  • Have completed at least 60 credits of post-secondary coursework or hold a fully conferred undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Provide two confidential referee reports
  • Meet English or French language proficiency requirements where applicable
  • NITEP Supplemental Application. Select the NVIT Pathway as their intended study location

Application Process and Deadlines

Applications to the Bachelor of Education NVIT Pathway are submitted  through UBC NITEP and require both the UBC Bachelor of Education application and the NITEP supplemental application.

The application deadline for the 2026–2027 academic year is June 15, 2026 or until filled. All required coursework must be completed no later than June 30, 2026.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documents, including official transcripts and reference reports, are submitted by the deadline. All required application documents can be downloaded from the NITEP website.

 

Please send your application inquiries through this link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_erOaoFTrfA626uG

Learn more about the UBC Application process at  https://nitep.educ.ubc.ca/admissions/requirements/

CAREER PATHWAYS

Graduates of the program earn a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) through the University of British Columbia. The program prepares students to teach at the Elementary and Middle Years levels and supports graduates in meeting the requirements for teacher certification in British Columbia.

Applications are open for Bachelor of Education - NITEP until June 15, 2026

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