Alberta Graduate Applicants
Application instructions for individuals who have completed a teacher preparation program within Alberta.
Graduates of Alberta universities are issued their initial Interim Professional Certificate at the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Education. Graduating students should apply one to two months prior to the completion of their teacher education program.
Important Notice: As the Dean’s recommendation is valid for five (5) years, graduates are advised to apply for their Interim Professional Certificate within five (5) years of the completion of their program.
Documents you must submit directly to this office with your application:
- completed application form, printed and signed at the three (3) designated locations,
- $200.00 application fee payable to the Minister of Finance (payable on-line or enclosed with your application),
- photocopy of Canadian birth certificate (government issued) or official evidence of your immigration status in Canada,
- evidence of all names used for legal purposes.
Upon receipt of the above documentation and an official recommendation from the Dean of the Faculty of Education, this office will proceed with your application. The submission of transcripts is not required for certification purposes.
All information entered on the application form becomes part of your permanent record with Alberta Education.
Note: Alberta graduates are required to provide their transcripts to Teacher Qualifications Service (TQS) of the Alberta Teachers’ Association for salary evaluation.
Getting Ready
Have the following information available to complete the web application form:
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post secondary student ID number,
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list of all post-secondary institutions attended,
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type and date of credentials(s) earned,
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MasterCard or Visa if paying fee on line.
Once all sections of the application are completed in full, press the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the application form. For security purposes, once you have pressed "Submit" you will not be able to return to the application form. Do not attempt to print application from this screen.
Once the submission is complete you will be directed to the PRINT and PAYMENT screen. Please follow these steps in order:
- Step 1 – Print out the application form by pressing the PRINT button. You should print two copies, one for your records and one to be signed and mailed to Teacher Development and Certification.
- Step 2 – If paying by Visa or MasterCard, select the PAY BY CREDIT CARD button. You will be directed to a secure web page to complete your payment transaction. You may pay the fee on-line or by cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance.
Applications will not be processed if the signed application form, fee and required documentation have not been submitted.
Apply Online
Opens a new window to the secure Teacher Registry System (TRS):
