Bachelor of Preschool Education and Primary Education
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Baccalauréat en éducation préscolaire et enseignement primaire is a 120-credit program offered by the Université de Montréal. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the teaching of various subjects, including French, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Quebec resident or have equivalent status
- Hold a Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) or equivalent
- Have a minimum R-score of 22,019 (indicative, based on previous admissions)
- Meet the French language proficiency requirement
French Language Proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate French language proficiency by:
- Having completed their secondary and pre-university studies entirely in French
- Having completed their secondary studies in an English-language institution but obtaining at least 75% in French language courses
- Holding a recognized French language proficiency certificate (e.g., TEF, TCF, DELF, DALF)
Program Structure
The program consists of 120 credits, including:
- 60 credits of compulsory courses
- 30 credits of elective courses
- 30 credits of internship and project-based courses
Compulsory Courses
Some of the compulsory courses include:
- ETA 1001: Histoire et philosophie de l'éducation
- ETA 1002: Éthique professionnelle enseignante
- ETA 1111: Les écrits sur les pratiques d'enseignement
- ETA 1900: Systčme d'éducation et profession enseignante
- ETA 2200: École et environnement social
- ETA 2550: Évaluation: enjeux et pratiques
Elective Courses
Some of the elective courses include:
- DID 2910: Didactique des arts plastiques 1
- DID 4442: Didactique de l'art dramatique au primaire
- DID 4443: Didactique de la musique au primaire
- DID 4444: Didactique des arts et de la culture
- DID 4445: Didactique des arts plastiques 2
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the program are as follows:
- Quebec residents: $2,177.05 per trimester (15 credits)
- Canadian non-Quebec residents: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits)
- International students: $15,602.05 per trimestre (15 crédits)
Career Prospects
Graduates of the program can pursue careers as:
- Preschool teachers
- Primary school teachers
- Educational consultants
- Curriculum developers
Further Education
Graduates of the program can also pursue further education in fields such as:
- Orthopedagogy
- Educational psychology
- Curriculum studies
- Educational leadership
Research Areas
The program is affiliated with the Centre de formation initiale des maîtres and the Faculté des sciences de l'éducation, which offer research opportunities in areas such as:
- Teacher education
- Educational psychology
- Curriculum studies
- Educational technology
Conclusion
The Baccalauréat en éducation préscolaire et enseignement primaire is a comprehensive program that provides students with a solid foundation in the teaching of various subjects and prepares them for careers in education. With its strong focus on French language proficiency, the program is ideal for students who wish to pursue careers in French-language educational settings.
