The Ontario College of Teachers licenses, governs and regulates the province’s teaching profession in the public interest and to protect students. All publicly funded school teachers and administrators in Ontario must be licensed by us and be Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT).
The College regulates the teaching profession to protect students. Teachers in Ontario’s publicly funded elementary and secondary schools must be certified by the College, keep their membership in good standing, and follow the profession’s ethical and practice standards.
Explore everything related to your Ontario College of Teachers certification, including how to pay your annual fees, keep up to date with the College, and stay informed about ongoing professional learning.
You must apply to be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers and remain in good standing to teach in Ontario’s publicly funded elementary and secondary schools.
The College provides information and resources to support Ontario Certified Teachers (OCTs), applicants and education system partners to strengthen the teaching profession and promote student safety.
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Each country has its own specific policies related to educational documents. Select your country below to learn how to obtain your academic records, statements of professional standing, teaching certificates and other information.
We can help if you have trouble getting an institution to send documents directly to us. Please send a signed letter to the Director of the College's Membership Services Department via email or fax / mail, asking us to contact the institution for you. This letter should describe the attempts you made, and identify the name of the institution(s) and document(s) you’re having trouble obtaining.
You must also attach evidence of your attempts to obtain these documents, such as copies of letters you’ve sent. We'll be in touch, and if we’re able to assist you, we’ll send you a copy of the letter we've sent the institution on your behalf.
