How Your International Experience Opens Doors to Permanent Residency as an internationally trained teacher.
Are you an internationally trained teacher dreaming of life—and a stable career—in Canada? Join Adlai Law’s free webinar to discover how your existing teaching credentials can translate into a rewarding Canadian career and fast‑track you toward permanent residency.
Why Canada Needs You
- High Demand: Across Canada’s provinces and territories, there’s a growing shortage of qualified teachers—particularly in rural and northern regions.
- Fast Track to PR: In 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada added Education to its Express Entry categories, giving priority to roles like:
- Elementary & secondary school teacher assistants
- Instructors of persons with disabilities
- Early childhood educators & assistants
- Elementary school & kindergarten teachers
- Secondary school teachers
- Competitive Advantage: Qualifying for an education‑focused draw makes it far more likely you’ll receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.
How the Certification Process Works
Teaching is provincially regulated, so requirements vary by region. Here’s the typical journey for an internationally trained educator:
- Assess Your Eligibility
- Identify your target province or territory.
- Determine which grade levels and subjects you’re qualified to teach.
- Apply for Provincial Certification
- Submit your credentials—degrees, transcripts, and teaching experience—to the provincial regulatory body (e.g., Ontario College of Teachers, Alberta Education).
- Complete Any Additional Steps
- Some provinces issue an Interim Professional Certificate (e.g., Alberta), valid for up to three years, so you can begin teaching immediately.
- After gaining required experience (usually two years of full‑time teaching), apply for full certification.
Tip: Many provinces now participate in Pathways to Teach Canada, a unified portal launched in 2024 that streamlines applications for internationally educated teachers.
The Teaching Landscape in Canada
Once certified, you’ll find a variety of roles to suit your lifestyle and goals:
- Full‑Time Permanent Positions
- Teach approximately 10 months per year.
- Enjoy school breaks: 2–3 weeks at Christmas, 1 week in March, and ~8 weeks in summer.
- Supply (On‑Call) Teachers
- Fill in when full‑time teachers are absent due to illness or professional development.
- Flexibility to accept assignments by the day.
- Long‑Term Occasional (LTO) Contracts
- Step into a teacher’s role for extended leaves (e.g., maternity, sabbatical).
- Gain full‑time experience and often access benefits.
Public vs. Catholic School Boards
In many provinces, you’ll choose between:
- Public (Secular) School Boards: Standard provincial curriculum, no religious instruction.
- Catholic (Faith‑Based) School Boards: Same curriculum plus Catholic tradition and values.
Both pathways lead to the same provincial diplomas and certification status—so pick the environment that best aligns with your values and teaching style.
Ready to Make Canada Your Classroom?
Whether you’re just exploring your options or gearing up to apply, Adlai Law’s webinar will cover:
- Detailed breakdowns of provincial certification requirements
- Navigating the Express Entry education category
- Real‑life success stories from teachers who’ve already made the move
- Live Q&A with immigration specialists
📅 Date & Time: April 26, 2025
🎟️ Reserve Your Spot: www.adlailaw.ca/index.php/events
Don’t miss your chance to transform your teaching career—and your life—in Canada. Register now and take the first step toward teaching, living, and thriving in the Great White North!