How long does it take to become a high school teacher in Canada?

What is needed to become an English teacher in Canada?

• Im still in high school but i was wondering what i would need to become an english teacher in canada. I can't decide on montreal or british colombia.... What type of courses would i have to take and how would i get the certificates and everything? I obviously have no idea about any of this. Im thinking of doing my studies in montreal since this is my hometown what would be the best college here for that field? Any answer helps thank you! :)

• Answer:

  To be an English teacher in Canada, you will need an English degree first. Then afterward, branch off to get an education degree. Just because this subject is very popular most schools will hire teachers with the most qualifications. Therefore, if you don't have an English degree make sure you still take a lot of English courses in University. As for schools...McGill is AWESOME so is UBC. So it's your preference...but remember whichever Uni you graduate from you will be certified to teach in that province only. To teach in another province will involve paperwork and more money though it's easy to transfer provinces in general.