Canada Recommendation Letter for Teacher

Template

[Your Name], [Your Title, e.g., Principal]
[School]
[Email]
[Date]

To the Selection Committee,

I write in support of [Teacher Name], who taught [Subject] at [School] from [Start] to [End]. [He/She/They] is an outstanding educator who [specific strength with example].

Parents and students noted [concrete instance of impact]. [Teacher Name] [trait] and would strengthen any faculty. I recommend [him/her/them] wholeheartedly.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

What to fill in

The teacher’s subject and dates
A measurable student-impact example
Your leadership role
The school or role they seek

Local note (CA)

Canada — reference letters (especially for immigration or jobs) favor specific, verifiable examples and the writer’s contact details. Some provinces expect references to be reachable for follow-up.

Writing tips

Strong teacher letters show classroom impact and relationships with students, not just subject mastery.

Templates reviewed by the RecLetter editorial team; not a writing service — you are responsible for the final letter.