Question about SD61 ELL qualification and Queen’s University Post-Graduate Certificate

Hi everyone! I’m wondering if anyone knows whether Victoria School District (SD61) recognizes the Queen’s University Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Language Learners for ELL qualification anymore?

SD61’s requirements changed effective July 11, 2026. They now require a Diploma in ELL from an accredited university or a Master’s Degree in ELL, with preference for applicants who completed the full program.

The Queen’s certificate can help me get a TQS category upgrade, but I’m not sure if SD61 would also consider it sufficient for the ELL teaching qualification.

Has anyone had experience with this at SD61 recently?