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 Rules of Procedure of the Discipline Committee and of the Fitness to Practise Committee that apply to all proceedings before the Discipline Committee and the Fitness to Practise Committee of the College are made according to the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.
The following forms are referred to in the Rules of Procedure and are included as appendices to the Rules of Procedure. They are individually hyperlinked below for ease of reference.
A Practice Direction for Electronic Proceedings applies to all electronic proceedings before the Discipline Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee at the Ontario College of Teachers. It is intended to provide guidance and directions about matters not covered by the Rules of Procedure of the Discipline Committee and of the Fitness to Practise Committee, and to explain or clarify the Rules.
