This Program consists of two parts: two consecutive summer sessions at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario, and two in-school internships with a qualified teacher, in a classroom setting, during the school year.
 
The next intake for Part 1 will be in 2013.
 
The procedure to apply for Part 2 of the Aboriginal Teacher Certification Program can be found below.
  1. Complete the application form 
  2. Send the following to the Office of the Registrar:
  • Completed application form
  • Include a $50 non-refundable application fee made payable to Nipissing University (this will be applied toward your tuition fee).
  • Transcripts from post-secondary programs (Part 1 applicants only)
  • Secondary School transcripts (Part 1 applicants only)
  • One letter of reference  (Part 1 applicants only)
  • A one-page statement outlining why you wish to be a teacher (Part 1 applicants only)
 
Before being accepted into EDUC 4664: Observation and Practice Teaching (P/J), you must provide official documentation of a recent criminal reference check.
 

Residence

If you are applying for residence, you can download the residence application and fax it to (705) 495-1772. Details of the Governor's House residence complex can be found on the residence information sheet.
 

Other Information

Other information regarding dates, fees, etc., can be found on the Summer Aboriginal Education Information Sheet.
 
For further details, please refer to the FAQ webpage, Academic Calendar or contact the Office of the Registrar at (705) 474-3461, extension 4522.
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