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Making a difference in the lives of children, families and communities.
“We have reached an unprecedented moment in planetary history. Humans now affect the Earth and its processes more than all other natural forces combined …. The shifting of consciousness is the beginning of change”.
(Burtynsky, Baichwal and dePencier, 2018)
Teaching in the contemporary classroom is a complex undertaking. The professional educator in the contemporary context must have a clear understanding of our collective histories and how they, along with socio-cultural, political and economic forces shape our practice.
We challenge our Teacher Candidates to grapple with questions such as,
- What does it mean to know something?
- What is involved in the process of understanding?
- What are the moral responsibilities of understanding?
- What does it mean to act on one’s knowledge and understanding in the world?
At Western’s Faculty of Education, we prepare teachers to reflexively ask where their own ways of seeing the world come from, and in the process, clarify their own meaning systems as they make the shift to professional practitioner, with a responsibility to equity for all students.
Our faculty is committed to both representing the society we live in, but also working to transform the lives of students and families in our communities in meaningful ways. Come join us as we work together for a better future for all.

Why Our Program?
- Focus on professional competencies
- Specialization elective choices
- Equal field and classroom time
- International opportunities
key benefits of program

Why Western University?
Western University is a top tier institution known around the world and rated one of the most beautiful campuses in Canada.
why choose Western

Why London Ontario?
Since 1878, the fortunes of Western University and the City of London have been undeniably linked.
learn more about London
Admission Requirements
The links below provide information about general admission requirements as well as requirements for each program stream. For an opportunity to ask questions and receive information in person, please join us at one of our many Information Events. The application deadline for September 2020 admission is December 1, 2019. An Experience Profile is also required by the December 1 deadline.
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Everyone must meet these requirements
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You must also meet your stream requirements
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are decided by the University and are updated annually each July. For the most up-to-date tuition information, please visit the Office of the Registrar’s Fee Schedule page by clicking the ‘learn more’ button. Here, you’ll find PDFs that outline program fees as they relate to you (ie. international vs. domestic student). Please note that all fees are annual amounts and must be paid in both year 1 and year 2 of the program.
Current Students
The information in this section has moved. Current students are encouraged to visit the new CSW (current student website) for important program details and success resources. Look under the “my program info” section for BEd-specific material.