Faculty of Education - Western University

What Faculty of Education - Western University does

The Faculty of Education is an academic unit of Western University, a public Canadian university founded in 1878 and ranked 190th globally by Times Higher Education. The Faculty delivers initial teacher education through the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program with Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, and Intermediate/Senior specialties, alongside a graduate portfolio spanning Master of Arts (MA), Master of Professional Education (MPEd), Doctor of Education (EdD), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees with specializations including Counselling Psychology, Applied Linguistics, and Curriculum Studies. It also operates the International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate (IBEC) program, ASPIRE Additional Qualifications for practicing teachers, and the OpenEdu open education platform.

The Faculty serves prospective teachers, graduate students, practicing educators, and community members including children and youth served through the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic. It operates from the John George Althouse Building at 1137 Western Road, London, Ontario, with 57 employees and over 1,000 students drawn from Canada and internationally. Programs are delivered through on-campus, fully online, and hybrid modalities using Western's OWL (Sakai-based) learning management system and Zoom-enabled hybrid meeting rooms.

Revenue sources include tuition fees (with differential pricing between professional and research-intensive programs), government and tri-council research funding (SSHRC, OGS, CGRS), charitable donations and endowments, and fees from ASPIRE AQ and IBEC professional development courses. The Faculty is led by Dean Donna Kotsopoulos, Ph.D., and operates under Western University's oversight by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities as a public academic unit rather than an independent corporate entity.

Name

Faculty of Education - Western University

Legal name

Faculty of Education, Western University

Website

https://edu.uwo.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Education at Western University delivers teacher certification (BEd), graduate degrees (MA, MPEd, EdD, PhD), and professional development programs for over 1,000 students from Canada and internationally, with 57 employees in London, Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Teacher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges (EDAHAFAA), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Teacher education programs
• Graduate education degrees
• Professional development courses
• International baccalaureate certification
• Educational research services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Graduate and undergraduate tuition fees charged to students enrolled in Teacher Education, Master's, and Doctoral programs. Fees vary by program type with professional programs (EdD, MPEd) and research-intensive programs (PhD, MA) having different fee structures.
2. Government Funding and Research Grants: Government funding for educational institutions and research grants including SSHRC, OGS, and other tri-council funding for graduate students and research activities.
3. Donations and Endowments: Charitable donations and endowed scholarships from alumni and supporters, including named awards such as Dr. Allen Pearson Graduate Award, Scotiabank Graduate Award, and various memorial awards.
4. Professional Development and Continuing Education: Revenue from Additional Qualifications courses through ASPIRE program and International Baccalaureate educator certificate programs for practicing teachers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Education at Western University provides initial teacher education (Bachelor of Education), research-intensive graduate degrees (Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy), professional graduate degrees (Master of Professional Education, Doctor of Education), International Baccalaureate educator certification, ASPIRE Additional Qualifications for practicing teachers, OpenEdu continuing education, clinical child and youth psychology services, and specialized research centres addressing violence prevention and school mental health. Programs are delivered on-campus, fully online, and in hybrid formats to serve domestic and international students.

Product overview

The Faculty of Education at Western University offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The core offerings include initial teacher education through a Bachelor of Education program with three teaching specialties (Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, Intermediate/Senior), research-intensive graduate programs (MA and PhD), professional graduate programs (MPEd and EdD), and doctoral degrees. Additional offerings include International Baccalaureate educator certification, ASPIRE Additional Qualifications for teacher professional development, OpenEdu open education resources, clinical services through the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic, and specialized research centers addressing violence against women and children and school mental health. The portfolio also includes support services for Indigenous students, English language instruction, and community engagement initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASPIRE AQ: Additional Qualifications program offering professional development courses for educators
• OpenEdu
• International Baccalaureate (IBEC)
• Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic
• Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children
• Centre for School Mental Health
• Western English Language Centre

Products and services

• Teacher Education (Bachelor of Education) Initial teacher education program preparing students for careers as certified teachers in Ontario schools, with Primary/Junior (grades K-6), Junior/Intermediate (grades 4-10), and Intermediate/Senior (grades 7-12) teaching specialties, including the Indigenous Access Program for First Nations, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit candidates.
• Master of Arts (MA) in Education
• Master of Professional Education (MPEd)
• Doctor of Education (EdD)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
• International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate (IBEC) Programs
• ASPIRE Additional Qualifications (AQ) Courses
• OpenEdu
• Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic
• Western English Language Centre

Quantifiable outcome

• Western ranked in top 1% of universities globally (THE World University Rankings)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• School Boards and School BoardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Education maintains formal partnerships with school boards across Ontario to provide practicum placements for teacher candidates, collaborative research opportunities, and professional development for practicing teachers. These partnerships are fundamental to the Teacher Education program's experiential learning component.
• International PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Education engages with international partners to build educational capacity broadly and inclusively, support global research collaborations, and provide opportunities for students to engage with international education contexts.
• Government Ministries and AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with government bodies support research initiatives, policy development in education, and specialized programming including Indigenous education initiatives and violence prevention programs.
• London Children's MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Faculty of Education partners with the London Children's Museum for alumni events and community engagement activities, including Teachers Night at the Museum events.
• TVCC (Thames Valley Children's Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for autism services integration and child development programming, supported by workforce capacity grants.
• Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOGS provides health and dental plan coverage for graduate students and represents graduate student interests within the university community.
• Western AlumnicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWestern Alumni Association collaborates with the Faculty of Education on alumni events, networking opportunities, and donor relations including Teacher Appreciation events and Congress receptions.
• Indigenous Initiatives OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership with Western University's Office of Indigenous Initiatives to support Indigenous students through the Indigenous Access Program, Indigenous Graduate Students Scholarship Program, and dedicated support services.
• Western LibrariescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Education Library is part of the Western Libraries system, providing comprehensive research resources, access to academic databases, and library services to education students and faculty.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Werklund School of Education - University of Calgary: Western-Canadian school of education offering BEd, MEd, and PhD programs with a professional-practice orientation and named donor support. Comparable to Western on blended online/on-campus delivery and endowed-scholarship funding model.
• OISE - University of Toronto: Ontario's flagship Faculty of Education, offering BEd, MA, MEd, EdD, and PhD programs with a Toronto-based metro footprint. Directly comparable to Western Education on credential mix, target students (Ontario teacher candidates and graduate researchers), and research-centre model.
• Faculty of Education - University of Ottawa: Bilingual BEd and graduate programs (MA, PhD) in education with strong practicum placements across Ontario. Comparable to Western on credential portfolio, Ontario teacher certification pathway, and research-centre activity.
• Faculty of Education - York University: Toronto-area education faculty with BEd, MEd, and PhD programs and significant practicum infrastructure in the GTA. Comparable to Western on Ontario teacher-certification pathway and BEd/graduate mix.
• Faculty of Education - University of British Columbia: One of Canada's largest education faculties offering BEd, MEd, MA, EdD, and PhD programs with extensive research-centre activity. Comparable to Western on full credential ladder, research intensity, and large graduate enrolment.
• Faculty of Education - Lakehead University: Ontario-based BEd, MEd, and PhD programs with strong Indigenous education focus and northern/remote practicum placements. Comparable to Western on credential ladder and Indigenous education initiatives (Indigenous Access Program).
• Faculty of Education - McGill University: Quebec-based education faculty offering BEd, MA, MEd, and PhD programs with an explicit research-intensity profile. Comparable to Western on graduate-degree mix, research-centre portfolio, and recruitment of international graduate students.
• Faculty of Education - Brock University: Ontario education faculty offering BEd (Consecutive and Concurrent), MEd, and PhD programs with practicum-based teacher preparation. Comparable to Western on Ontario teacher-certification focus and graduate-research credentials.
• Faculty of Education - Queen's University: Concurrent BEd and ABQ programs plus MA, MEd, and PhD graduate degrees in education. Comparable to Western on Ontario teacher-preparation focus, graduate research offerings, and reliance on practicum partnerships with Ontario school boards.
• Faculty of Education - University of Alberta: Western-Canadian education faculty offering BEd, MEd, MA, and PhD programs with strong research output. Comparable to Western on teacher-preparation focus, graduate research offerings, and tri-council funding activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/westernuEdu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@westerneducation4855
• Facebookfacebook.com/westernuEdu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westernuedu
• Instagraminstagram.com/westernueducation

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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