How to become a principal

To become a principal in a publicly funded school in °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû, you need:

  • an undergraduate degree
  • five years of teaching experience
  • certification in three divisions (primary, junior, intermediate, senior)
  • two Specialist or Honour Specialist additional qualifications or a master's degree
  • complete the principal's qualification program

Principal’s qualification program

The principals’ qualification program is offered by °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû universities, teachers’ federations and principals’ associations. The program provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective school administrators.

Read the from the , the self-regulatory body that certifies, governs and regulates teachers and principals. Find a .

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Find out more about becoming a principial in °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû:

Resources for current principals

If you are currently certified to work as a principal or vice-principal in a publicly funded school in °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû, find information below to assist you in your leadership role.

Associations

The following associations represent the interests of and provide services to principals and vice-principals in °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû’s publicly funded education system:

°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû College of Teachers

The is the independent, professional body that licenses, governs and regulates the teaching profession. The College sets and regulates the qualifications and standards of conduct of teachers and principals.

The College's website provides information about professional development opportunities for prospective and current principals and vice-principals, including the Principal's Qualification Program and the Supervisory Officer's Qualification Program.

Supervisory officer’s qualification program

is designed to prepare school administrators become supervisory officers in °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû. The program consists of four modules that address the challenges of the supervisor officer’s role.

PPM 152: Terms and conditions of employment of principals and vice-principals and effective practices guide

PPM 152: Terms and Conditions of Employment of Principals and Vice-principals sets out provincial standards of practice to help school boards establish the terms and conditions of employment of principals and vice-principals that are consistent province-wide.