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Immigrant Bridging Program for Foreign Trained Teachers

The Transition to Alberta Classrooms (TAC) program will help foreign trained teachers for whom English is an additional language prepare for employment. The program is designed to assist immigrant teachers with international experience overcome challenges they face. Learn more.

Transitions to Alberta Classrooms

Who is Eligible?

Foreign trained teachers who:
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Are not currently employed as teachers in Alberta
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Speak English as an additional language
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Have received their teacher certification from the Teacher Development and Certification Branch of Alberta Education or who have nearly completed the requirements for certification
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Have achieved a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 from an accredited CLB assessment centre.
If you require university credits for your Alberta teacher certification, you can contact Barbara Ford at:
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bford@ucalgary.ca

Get Answers About TAC

For more information on the program, contact Anne O'Byrne:

 
Dates and Locations
Next Program Intake
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2010 Information: TBA
Next Program Intake - Sept 14-09 to Mar 12-10

Resources for Applicants
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Application Form (PDF)
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Course Outline (PDF)
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Requirements for Teacher Certification in Alberta (external link to Alberta Education)
Resources for Applicants

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