Quebec is planning to increase the number of non-legally qualified teachers in schools by more than 50 per cent over the next three years.
According to Le Journal, the Ministry of Education is planning an increase of 4,200 non-legally qualified teachers in general youth education by 2026-2027.
As of February 2024, the school system currently has 7,949 teachers hired under this special authorization.
The Ministry of Education sent “guidelines” to supervise the development of training programs for 2e cycle, consisting of 30 credits, leading to the teaching certificate. Appropriate candidates will also be required to have at least one year’s “relevant teaching experience.”
Once the 30-credit course is completed, graduates will be required to complete a probationary internship, supervised by the school community and pass the French exam before obtaining their teaching certificate.
These shorter training courses are aimed at countering the teacher shortage in the province.
Quebec is facing a severe teachers shortage, with more than 8,000 educators missing from classrooms.