Whether you’re an elementary, secondary, or post-secondary school teacher, things like classroom supplies, books, and technology can be expensive.
To help teachers out, well-known brands have partnered with school boards and teachers’ federations to provide teacher discounts across Canada, such as the International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) and ChalkboardPlus.
This ultimate list provides resources for the top teacher discounts in Canada, including discounts by province and technology discounts on brands like Apple and Microsoft.
Teacher Discount Programs in Canada
| Teacher Discount Programs | Features | Link to Discounts |
| ChalkboardPlus | Discounts on 2,000+ local, regional, and national products in retail, travel, etc.; Free to join with a school board email | ChalkboardPlus Marketplace |
| International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) | Provides access to thousands of discounts on food, drinks, travel, retail, etc.; costs $20 | ISIC Discounts |
| Alberta Teacher Discounts | Members of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) get up to 20% discount from partner businesses | Teacher Discounts |
| British Columbia Teacher Discounts | BC Teachers’ Federation | Discounts and perks provided through the BCTF Advantage Program | Advantage Program |
| Nova Scotia Teachers Union | Members enjoy discounts on clothing, accommodations, health and wellness, etc. offered every few months | Deals and discounts |
For many discount programs, all teachers need to do is show their ID, and they can get anywhere between 10% to 25% off.
The following discount programs are valid throughout Canada and provide access to hundreds of discounts and deals.
ChalkboardPlus: Free to join with a school board email, they offer discounts and perks on over 2,000 local, regional, and national products in categories like health and wellness, entertainment, retail, travel, and insurance.
International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC): The ITIC provides official proof of your teaching status. With this card, teachers get access to thousands of benefits and discounts on food, drinks, travel, accommodation, retail, and more.
ID.me: After verifying your teacher status, get access to hundreds of educator discounts by browsing their website.
Teacher Discounts in Canada by Province
School boards and teachers’ federations in some provinces offer special discounts and rates to members. The current discount programs are all listed below.
Alberta Teacher Discounts
Members of the Alberta Teacher’s Association (ATA) get discounts and promotions from partner businesses. They receive discounts at:
Glass Bookshop: 15% off all purchases by using the promo code TEACHER15 and placing the order with their school board email address.
Kepler Academy: $100 off registration deposit, per child, at any of their 9 locations in the province plus 20% off the 12th month of childcare tuition.
City of Edmonton Recreation Centres: Get a 15% to 20% discount after enrolling in the Corporate Wellness Program.
Ontario Teacher Discounts
Teachers in Ontario can access discounts through programs like MemberPerks, Edvantage, and Perkopolis.
Edvantage: Offered to members of Ontario’s four teacher’s federations, Edvantage gives teachers access to savings on cell phones, gym memberships, theatre tickets, travel, shoes, furniture, and more.
Perkopolis: Through the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) and the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), members receive discounts on many items in categories like fashion, home, food & drink, electronics, wellness, and travel.
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): Through AGO TAP, teachers receive free general admission to the art gallery and a few exclusive perks.
Science North and Dynamic Earth: With an Ontario College of Teachers card, get free admission to the Science North and Dynamic Earth science centres in Sudbury, Ontario.
Toronto Zoo: Teachers who have pre-booked a school trip can visit the Toronto zoo for free ahead of time. They just need to present a copy of the school visit confirmation letter and a valid OCT card.
British Columbia Teacher Discounts
Teachers who are part of the BCTF Advantage Program get discounts and perks on health & fitness, retail, insurance, travel, personal finance, and other services from partner brands.
Newfoundland and Labrador Teacher Discounts
Teachers who apply for the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA) receive a membership card that can be used to access discounts on over 50 partner brands in categories like accommodations, technology, retail, office supplies, and health and fitness.
Nova Scotia Teacher Discounts
Teachers who are part of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union receive different deals and discounts every few months, which can be viewed here.
Teachers get discounts for accommodations, clothing and footwear, bookstores, health and wellness, communications, and more.
Saskatchewan Teacher Discounts
Members of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation receive preferred rates at various hotels in Saskatoon.
Yukon Teacher Discounts
Yukon Public School Board district employees get discounts from various local clothing stores, car care, health and fitness, food, and technology retailers. View the list of discounts here.
Retail Teacher Discounts in Canada
Check out these retail stores providing discounts for educators across Canada.
Mastermind Toys: Through the Inspiring Educators program, get 10% off in-store purchases and discounts throughout the year.
Michaels: Get 15% off regular and sale price purchases.
LOFT: Get an extra 15% off in-store purchases.
Technology Discounts for Teachers
The following brands provide excellent deals for K-12 and post-secondary teachers across Canada.
Apple: Along with students, faculty and staff members of private or public K-12 and post-secondary institutions in Canada are eligible for Apple teacher discounts in Canada. This includes discounts on a new Mac or iPad with Apple education pricing.
Microsoft: Educators get Office 365 Education for free and up to 10% off select tech with a valid school email address.
FUJIFILM: Full-time faculty and students at an accredited college or university in Canada who sign up for the FUJIFILM Education Program can save $75 to $100 on cameras and lenses.
Discounts on Classroom Supplies
These companies offer discounts on classroom supplies to educators in Canada:
Staples: Get 10% off print and marketing services, 20% off classroom decor and stickers, 10% off monthly membership plans, 25% off meeting room rentals, a doubled returns window, and free shipping on every order.
Join the Staples Canada Teacher Discount Program Membership to get these deals.
Silhouette: Get a special direct discount for Silhouette purchases made through SilhouetteAmerica.com for qualifying educational facilities. To get this discount, submit a copy of your teaching certificate and the name and location of your institution.
Speed Stacks: Earn back 10% of total student orders to use as Bonus Bucks when you spend over $400 as a group order.
New York Times: College or university students, faculty, staff, and administrators get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and 50% off the regular rate of a digital subscription to the New York Times.
The Journal: Get a $5 educator discount on the Journal 8 by DavidRM software.
Miscellaneous Teacher Discounts
Teachers receive discounts on these financial, health, and wellness products in Canada:
Continental Currency Exchange: With Teacher Tuesdays, get exclusive exchange rates on over 160 currencies bought and sold, plus no fees on all cash transactions.
Headspace: K-12 teachers and supporting staff receive a free subscription to Headspace.
Pacific Prime: International school teachers can buy a health insurance plan at a discount. Request a quote online.
Conclusion
While not every store offers discounts for teachers in Canada, you might be surprised how many do if they show their ID.
Programs like ChalkboardPlus and the International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) are worth signing up for, as they allow teachers across Canada to get discounts of 10% up to 25% off at some places.
If you’ve heard about any teacher discounts missing from this list, please let us know in the comments below.
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