Course
PK12-PRIM
Primary Basic
The Primary Basic Additional Qualification course focuses on educating the active, curious primary child in Kindergarten to grade 3.
Prerequisites
Certificate of Qualification:
Must be a registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers.
Post-Secondary Education:
Must hold an acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications.
Recommendations
Upon successful completion of the course, a recommendation will be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers.
Full Course Details
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Course Fee(s):
$749
$559
Section Note(s):
Deadline to register: February 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST - late registration beyond this deadline may be available if space permits.
This session will run for 7 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions as well as group and individual assignments.
Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 18 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours:
- 100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
- 25 hours assignments and independent study
Technology Requirements
You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions (if offered) will be announced within the course site.
Registration Process
- Select “Add to Cart” and proceed to checkout.
- Log in to your Learner Portal (or create an account) and complete payment.
- In your learner account, go to My Applications > Start to complete your application.
- An OISE CPL representative will review your submission and confirm your enrolment before the course begins.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.
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