Field of study: Eligible CIP codes for education

Last updated: July 4, 2025

Check below to find out which Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code (opens in a new tab) in the education category is eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

CIP code(s) found


  • Disability studies

    CIP code: 05.0210

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Deaf studies

    CIP code: 05.0211

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education, general

    CIP code: 13.0101

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Bilingual and multilingual education

    CIP code: 13.0201

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Special education and teaching, general

    CIP code: 13.1001

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness

    CIP code: 13.1003

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances

    CIP code: 13.1005

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities

    CIP code: 13.1006

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities

    CIP code: 13.1007

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals with orthopedic and other physical health impairments

    CIP code: 13.1008

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals with vision impairments including blindness

    CIP code: 13.1009

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities

    CIP code: 13.1011

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments

    CIP code: 13.1012

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals with autism

    CIP code: 13.1013

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed

    CIP code: 13.1014

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs

    CIP code: 13.1015

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals with traumatic brain injuries

    CIP code: 13.1016

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs

    CIP code: 13.1017

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs

    CIP code: 13.1018

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs

    CIP code: 13.1019

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Special education and teaching, other

    CIP code: 13.1099

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • Elementary education and teaching

    CIP code: 13.1202

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching

    CIP code: 13.1203

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Secondary education and teaching

    CIP code: 13.1205

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Teacher education, multiple levels

    CIP code: 13.1206

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Montessori teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1207

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

  • Waldorf/Steiner teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1208

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

  • Kindergarten/preschool education and teaching

    CIP code: 13.1209

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Early childhood education and teaching

    CIP code: 13.1210

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

  • Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational methods

    CIP code: 13.1213

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Agricultural teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1301

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Art teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1302

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Business and innovation/entrepreneurship teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1303

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • English/English language arts teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1305

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Health teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1307

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Family and consumer sciences/home economics teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1308

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Mathematics teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1311

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Music teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1312

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Physical education teaching and coaching

    CIP code: 13.1314

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Reading teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1315

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Science teacher education/general science teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1316

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Social science teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1317

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Social studies teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1318

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Technical teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1319

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Trade and industrial teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1320

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Computer teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1321

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Biology teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1322

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Chemistry teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1323

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Drama and dance teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1324

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • French language/French language arts teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1325

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • German language teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1326

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Health occupations teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1327

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • History teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1328

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Physics teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1329

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Spanish language teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1330

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Speech teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1331

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Geography teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1332

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Latin teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1333

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Psychology teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1335

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Earth science teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1337

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Environmental teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1338

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Communication arts and literature teacher education

    CIP code: 13.1339

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor

    CIP code: 13.1401

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Teaching French as a second or foreign language

    CIP code: 13.1402

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After June 25, 2025

  • Teaching assistants/aides, general

    CIP code: 13.1501

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

  • Child development

    CIP code: 19.0706

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

  • Child care and support services management

    CIP code: 19.0708

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

  • Child care provider/assistant

    CIP code: 19.0709

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

  • Early childhood and family studies

    CIP code: 19.0711

    Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your

    Study permit application: Option 1 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

    PGWP application: Option 2 of 2

    • Before November 1, 2024
    • After December 17, 2024

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