Ontario to cut length of teacher education programs nearly in half

Ontario to shorten teacher training program from two years to one

TORONTO – More than a decade after the province doubled the length of training required to become a teacher in Ontario from one to two years, the government is reducing it back to one year.

Ontario planning to reduce teacher training to 1-year course

The proposed changes will save students up to $3,000 according to the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security.

Ontario to cut teachers' college time in half, revamp training requirements

Ontario wants to cut the length of teachers' college from two years to one and introduce a minimum practicum length for in-class experience.

Ontario to cut length of teacher education programs nearly in half

Prospective teachers in Ontario will soon have to spend less time in the classroom as the Ford government moves to condense teacher education programs into 12 months.

Ontario to cut length of teachers’ college from two years to one

Government says it will also establish a minimum practicum length as a way to emphasize real, in-class experience

Ontario to cut length of teachers’ college, increase practical element

Most programs are currently four semesters and under upcoming legislation, teachers' college across the province would be delivered in three consecutive semesters over 12 months.