How to Apply
On-line web applications are to be used by first-time applicants who have never previously held an Alberta teaching certificate. If you held a teaching certificate in Alberta previously, please proceed to the Extension/Re-issuance section. If you are unsure about your previous teaching authority in Alberta, please contact Professional Standards Branch prior to completing an application.
Applications
Follow the application instructions and choose the application form that is applicable to where you completed your initial teacher preparation program.
- Alberta Graduates - for individuals who have completed a teacher preparation program within Alberta.
- North American - for individuals who have completed a teacher preparation program outside of Alberta but within Canada or the United States.
- Out-of-Country - for individuals who have completed a teacher preparation program outside of Canada or the United States.
Application Fees
Application fees are determined by the location of the institution providing the applicant's teacher preparation program:
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Prepared within Alberta (Alberta Graduates) |
$200.00 |
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Prepared within Canada or the U.S.A. (Out of Province) |
$225.00 |
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Prepared outside Canada or the U.S.A. (Out of Country) |
$250.00 |
Note: Application fees are non-refundable.
Notification and Processing
You will receive an email confirming a successful submission when you apply on-line. Do not attempt to submit additional applications. Please print and sign your completed application and send it to our Office.
Once your signed application is received in our Office, an initial review will be completed to determine if any further documents are required. You will be contacted by mail to acknowledge any documents that have been received and inform you of any further documents that must be submitted.
Your application is evaluated in date order from the date that it is considered complete with all required documents and information necessary to conduct an assessment of academic and professional qualifications. A letter will be sent to you confirming that your file is complete.
Please allow a minimum of 60 business days for the evaluation of your credentials before contacting our Office regarding the results of your evaluation.
Please keep in mind that staff who respond to email and telephone inquiries are the same individuals that process and evaluate applications. Please wait until the recommended time has passed before contacting us. Your assistance will help us provide the optimum service possible.At this time, Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher is the recommended browser to access the web application. If you are still experiencing access or submission problems your computer security settings may be the cause, please click here for help. To download the latest version of Internet Explorer, please visit the Download Centre.
