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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The Tribunals Book of Authorities contains legislation, case law and the College’s Professional Advisories that are frequently referred to in Discipline or Fitness to Practise Committee hearings.
For virtual hearings, copies are posted online for all participants to use, including panels of the Discipline and Fitness to Practise Committees. For in-person hearings, printed copies will be made available in the hearing room. Parties are asked not to print duplicate copies of these materials.
If a party wishes to present a specific extract from any of the items listed below, they may include it in their own hearing materials. If attending an in-person hearing, they must provide eight copies of the specific extract for distribution.
