Application Guide

To teach in a publicly funded school in Ontario, you must be licensed by the College and pay an annual fee.

Standard teaching certification requires that you have:

• completed a three-year (minimum) post-secondary degree from an accredited institution
• completed a four-semester teacher education program
• proven proficiency in English or French
• been certified to teach in the jurisdiction in which you were educated
• satisfied the professional suitability requirement, and shown evidence of good character, including:
• current Canadian criminal record report
• online declaration
• statement of professional standing.

Technological teaching certification requires that you have:

• a secondary school diploma
• an acceptable teacher education program
• proof of competence in your field of specialization (for example, a trade certificate)
• five years’ experience in your field.

Note: our requirements may change without notice. If you are applying to teach in Ontario, we recommend you check this page regularly.