Education Jobs and Certification
You may apply to have an additional designation in inclusive education or an additional designation in school counselling assigned to your PEI Teacher’s Certificate if you meet certain academic requirements.
What do I need to apply for an additional...
This online application for PEI Teacher certification is for graduates of teaching programs at Canadian universities outside Prince Edward Island.
You must have valid Prince Edward Island teacher certification in order to teach in the province. Find...
Teachers should apply to the Registrar for pre-approval of their intended course of study if they are planning to apply their coursework towards an upgrade in certification using the pre-approval of coursework for certification upgrade application.
Once...
This online application for PEI Teacher certification is for graduates of UPEI Bachelor of Education program. You must have valid Prince Edward Island teacher certification in order to teach in the province. Find more detailed information at Prince...
School authorities employ educational assistants to work under the supervision of a certified teacher to help implement students’ individual education plans and/or behaviour management plans of students with special needs.
You must hold a valid...
You must hold a valid PEI Teacher’s licence and have your eligibility verified by the Registrar in order to substitute teach at the certified rate in a PEI public K-12 school. Please complete the online form below to apply for Verification of Eligibility...
Moving to a new country and working toward your career goals can be a daunting experience. This Resource Guide for Internationally Educated Teachers will help you make a move to Prince Edward Island.
Country-Specific Fact Sheets
In addition to the...
Can I request a replacement PEI Teacher's License?
If you have lost your PEI Teacher's Certificate, or if it has been destroyed, you can request a replacement PEI Teacher's License [1947 kb]. There is no fee for this service.
Can I request a name...
This online request for academic teacher certification in Prince Edward Island is intended for applicants who completed their pre-service professional teacher education program outside Canada. In order to teach in a public school in PEI, a teacher must...
You must hold a valid Prince Edward Island Teacher’s Certificate in order to teach in PEI.
What do I need to apply for an Academic PEI Teacher's Certificate?
Please include the following items with your completed application form:
Proof of identity...
You must be authorized each year in order to substitute for an educational assistant in Prince Edward Island. Certification is valid until June 30 of the current school year and must be renewed each year. You can click the button below to renew your...
You must be authorized each year to substitute for a licensed teacher in Prince Edward Island if you do not hold a valid PEI teacher’s licence. Your temporary permit is valid until June 30 of the current school year and must be renewed each year. You can...
To teach in another jurisdiction, you must provide a Statement of Professional Standing from all jurisdictions where you are currently licensed or were previously certified to teach including the jurisdiction where you completed your pre-service...
You must hold a valid PEI Teacher’s License in order to substitute teach in Prince Edward Island, public K to 12 schools. Depending on your qualifications, if you do not hold a valid PEI Teacher’s License, you may apply for a temporary permit to...
You must be authorized to substitute for a licensed teacher in Prince Edward Island if you do not hold a valid PEI teacher’s licence. Your temporary permit to be a substitute (non-certified) teacher is valid until June 30 of the current school year and...
You may be eligible for a higher salary level if you have teaching experience outside of a Prince Edward Island school board or if you have allied work experience.
What teaching experience is recognized for salary level purposes?
Full credit on a one...