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 Ontario College of Teachers strives for public transparency. From statistics to disciplinary hearings, our goal is to serve as an open book for the public.
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Disciplinary hearings are open to the public. Our hearing schedule is posted ten days in advance.
Find teaching data and statistics by searching our archive of annual reports.
Want to know more about your child’s teacher? Find a Teacher catalogues the qualifications, credentials and current status of all Ontario public school teachers.
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