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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October 4, 2005 College welcomes government's support for new teachers
September 5, 2005 Class size does matter, Ontario teachers say
May 25, 2005 Teacher shortage in Ontario is over, says College of Teachers
February 7, 2005 Lise St-Éloi Appointed Co-ordinator of French-Language Services
September 7, 2004 Confidence in public education rising, survey says – College poll reveals similarities, contrasts in teacher and parent opinions
December 10, 2003 Mandatory support program needed for Ontario's new teachers, Ontario College of Teachers says – Mentoring will improve quality of teaching for next 30 years
September 3, 2003 Teacher commitment overcomes system conflict, survey says – College releases results of first ever poll of teacher attitudes
May 29, 2003 Difficult first year highlights need for support for new teachers
April 11, 2003 College Calls for Mentoring Programs for New Teachers
February 7, 2003 'Teachers’ Teacher' Joe Atkinson Retires as College Registrar
February 7, 2003 College Announces New Registrar and Chief Executive Officer
December 12, 2002 College Breaks New Accreditation Ground
October 8, 2002 Teachers’ Licensing Body Issues Advisory on Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
September 25, 2002 Shortage of Technological Teachers Reaching Critical Levels
April 23, 2002 Government Heeds College Advice on Teacher Qualifying Test
March 19, 2002 Government Penalizes Ontario Student Teachers with Rushed Teacher Qualifying Test
October 30, 2001 Bill 101 Welcome but Needs Improvement Says College of Teachers
June 7, 2001 Re-certification Announcement Concerns College
March 23, 2001 College Recommends Clearer, Broader Definition of Sexual Misconduct
August 25, 2000 College of Teachers Announces New Registrar and Chief Executive Officer
May 11, 2000 College Advice on Teacher Testing Adopted by Government
April 13, 2000 College Advises Minister on Teacher Testing Program
April 7, 2000 Ontario College of Teachers to Review Report on Sexual Abuse
February 9, 2000 Council of College of Teachers Releases Consultation Paper on Teacher Testing
September 2, 1999 Ontario College of Teachers to Consult Teachers and Public on Teacher Re-Certification
June 9, 1999 College of Teachers to Ensure Language Proficiency
April 22, 1999 College of Teachers Not Consulted on Re-Certification Plan
December 10, 1998 College of Teachers Breaks New Ground With Standards of Practice
November 20, 1998 Teacher Shortage Coming All Across Ontario, Says College of Teachers
October 16, 1998 School Boards and Ontario College of Teachers Discuss Teaching Qualifications and Discipline Issues
September 24, 1998 College of Teachers to Require Criminal Declaration and Record Check
October 30, 1997 Amendments ensure that teachers will be qualified
October 21, 1997 York Dean Appointed to College of Teachers Council
October 16, 1997 College of Teachers requests changes to Bill 160
September 11, 1997 College of Teachers Concerned About EIC Proposal
June 13, 1997 Teachers Will Need Support to Bring New Ontario Curriculum into the Classroom
May 1, 1997 Ottawa Teacher First Head Of College Of Teachers
March 10, 1997 College Of Teachers Council Announced
October 11, 1996 College Of Teachers Report Released
September 16, 1996 College Of Teachers Launched
September 16, 1996 Education Reforms On Track With Launch Of New Ontario College Of Teachers
December 14, 1995 Snobelen Tables Legislation To Create Teachers’ College And Enable Province-wide Student Testing
