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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Bookmark this page to manage your membership, pay fees, keep up to date with the College, and get the inside track on your profession. Learn more about how we help you.
We are responsible for investigating and resolving complaints against our members.
Ongoing learning is an integral part of the teaching profession. Additional Qualification (AQ) courses help teachers enhance their skills, learn new languages and more.
Use our Find a Teacher tool to search all certified teachers in Ontario.
Our library is available for use by members, and offers more than 12,000 educational resources in English and French. These can be borrowed on-site or online, free of charge, and can be mailed anywhere in Ontario.
Stay up-to-date with academic research on our professional practice research page.
Register for Your College and You, and keep current with goings-on at the College, and issues related to the teaching profession.
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If you were certified with a condition, you can request a review of this decision by completing the Request for Review by Registration Appeals Committee form, available through e-Services.
