1. An introduction to
Teacher Certification outside nova scotia

2. Certification basics
Teacher certification is based on the jurisdiction where your teacher training occurs
Transfer from province to province and territory is guaranteed by federal interprovincial trade agreements
Nova Scotia certification is generally judged to be among the strongest in Canada and North America

3. Supply/substitute teaching
Hiring of supply or substitute teachers is done predominantly by individual school boards although Nunavut is an exception.
Each board has its own process. Consult individual websites for more information.
In districts where there is an oversupply of teachers, substitute lists may only be open for brief windows of time.

4. Alberta Certification
Step 1 – Applying for a license
Alberta licenses are granted by the province
The application process can be found at
The fee is $225.00
Required documents will include birth certificate, criminal record check, official transcripts, and statement of professional standing.

5. Alberta Certification
Step 2 – Applying for a license level (TQS)
License levels are determined by a branch of the Alberta Teachers Association
The application process can be found at
The fee is $75.00
Required documents will include birth certificate, official transcripts, and evidence of Alberta license.

6. Alberta Certification
Step 3 – Applying for a Statement of Professional Standing
Statements of Professional Standing are issued by provincial authorities. They can cover both teaching qualifications and teaching experience.
The NS application form can be found at
Destination is the Department of Education where you are applying for licensing.
The fee is $33.15 per statement.

7. British Columbia Certification
Certification in BC is done by the Department of Education alone.
The process and forms are found here:
The fee is $ plus an annual fee of $ to maintain your license.
Required documents include transcripts, CRC, statement(s) of professional standing, and character references.

8. Manitoba Certification
Certification in Manitoba is done by the Department of Education alone.
The process and forms are found here:
The fee is $80.00.
Required documents include transcripts, CRC, Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Check, statement(s) of professional standing, and copies of NS license and birth certificate.

9. Newfoundland & labrador Certification
Certification in Newfoundland is done by the Department of Education alone.
The process and forms are found here:
The fee is $
Required documents include transcripts, CRC, statement(s) of professional standing, and copy of your birth certificate.

10. New Brunswick Certification
Certification in New Brunswick is done by the Department of Education alone.
The process and forms are found here:
The fee is $
Required documents include transcripts, CRC, and statement(s) of professional standing.

11. Northwest territories Certification
Certification in the Northwest Territories is done by a committee of the Teachers Association and the Department of Education.
The process and forms are found here:
The fee is $75.00.
Required documents include transcripts, CRC, statement(s) of professional standing, and copies of birth certificate and NS license.

12. nunavut Certification
Certification in Nunavut is done by a committee of the Department of Education.
An application for certification cannot be made until after a position has been granted.
Requirements will include transcripts, CRC, statement(s) of professional standing, and copies of birth certificate and NS license.

13. Ontario Certification
Certification in Ontario is done by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
The process and forms are found here:
The fee is $ plus an annual membership fee of $
Required documents include transcripts, CRC, statement(s) of professional standing, and copies of birth certificate and NS license.

14. Prince edward island Certification
Certification in PEI is done by the Department of Education.
The process and forms are found here:
The fee is $
Required documents include transcripts, CRC, statement(s) of professional standing, and copies of birth certificate, social insurance number, and NS license.

15. Quebec Certification
Certification in Quebec is done by the Department of Education.
The process and forms are found here:
Required documents include transcripts, CRC, statement(s) of professional standing, and certified copies of birth certificate and NS license.

16. Saskatchewan Certification
Certification in Saskatchewan is done by the Department of Education.
The process and forms are found here:
The fee is $
Required documents include transcripts, CRC, statement(s) of professional standing, and copies of birth certificate and NS license.

17. yukon Certification
Certification in the Yukon is done by the Department of Education.
The process and forms are found here:
Required documents include transcripts, CRC, statement(s) of professional standing, and copies of birth certificate, evaluations, and confidential references.

18. international Certification
Certification in the United States is done by individual state Education departments.
To find the process for the state you are considering, search for (State Name) Teacher Certification
Required documents will include transcripts, statement(s) of professional standing, and copy of birth certificate, verification of eligibility to work in the United States, and other individual requirements by state.

19. international Certification
To teach for a hiring agency, no additional certification is required for the initial two years.
If a permanent visa is sought, then certification must be completed in the host country.
For teaching in an international school, or a private school, normally no additional certification is required. Your credentials are evaluated at the school level.