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Elementary School Teacher

Learn About the Profession

Teachers are the foundation of Kindergarten to Grade 12 education in Alberta. They are governed by the Education Act and must hold a valid Alberta teaching certificate issued by the province in accordance with the Certification of Teachers and Teacher Leaders Regulation.

*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

Visit & Review: Teaching in Alberta

‍Apply for Initial Certification Teacher Certification

When reviewing the certification process on the licensing body’s website, take note of the following key steps:

Step 1: Check your credentials

Step 2: Create a Teacher Workforce Information Systems (TWINS) Account

Step 3: Complete your application through TWINS

Step 4: Pay application fees

Step 5: Submit all supporting documents

Step 6: Track the status of your application online

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information


National Occupation Classification

‍Elementary School Teacher - Occupations in Alberta ALIS

‍Primary School Teacher | Labour Market Facts and Figures - Job Bank

‍Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

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Additional Supports & Resources

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Some Things to Focus On:
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Review Licensing Requirements:
Carefully review your licensing body’s webpage, especially the process for internationally educated professionals.
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Gather Required Documents:
Collect all the documents your licensing body requires.
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Stay Updated:
Regularly check for updates from your licensing body. If possible, follow them on social media and subscribe to their newsletters.
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Contact Us:
If you are in Southern Alberta, reach out to us at 403-770-5155 to book an appointment.

Please note there are limited number of seats available for some services. To ensure a seat clients should contact our office as early as possible.

Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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