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 Investigation Committee reviews and screens complaints made to the College about its regarding professional misconduct, incapacity and incompetence.
When an investigation is completed, a panel of the Investigation Committee, made up of Ontario Certified Teachers in good standing and members of the public, evaluates the information that has been gathered. Only the Investigation panel and College staff are present for this review — the member, the public complainant and the reporting employer do not attend.
Based on the information it receives, the Investigations Committee panel may decide to:
The Investigation Committee panel’s written decision is sent to the member, the public complainant, the reporting employer and the member's current employer (if different from the reporting employer).
