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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You're invited to the College's inaugural Inspiring Public Confidence conference, Nov. 21-23 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto. Hear keynoters Stephen Lewis, one of Canada's pre-eminent commentators on social affairs and human rights, and Wendy Mesley, an award-winning broadcast journalist, along with a host of other workshop speakers. For more information or to register, please write to us at conference@oct.ca or phone 416-961-8800, Ext. 559 or toll-free in Ontario at 1-888-534-2222, Ext. 559.
Attend our Annual Meeting of Members on June 7th and hear an accounting of the College’s 2011 actions to serve the public interest. We’re located at 101 Bloor Street West (just west of Bay Street) in Toronto. Keynote speaker Jean Augustine, Ontario’s Fairness Commissioner, will discuss how her office ensures that people are treated fairly when they apply to become licensed professionals in Ontario, regardless of where they were educated. Events get underway at 5:30 p.m. If you’re planning to attend, please RSVP at outreach@oct.ca.
Join Ontario educators in a round of golf on July 5th and help to support new teachers. The College’s annual charity golf tournament runs July 5th at Glen Cedars Golf Club, east of Markham Rd., north of Hwy. 7. Your $150 fee, which includes the cost of the game, a cart and lunch, helps to fund scholarships that recognize excellence and promise in prospective teachers. Contact Karin Lang at golf2012@oct.ca to play, sponsor or donate. Register now here.
Want to see exactly how your child’s teacher is qualified to help students learn and achieve? Visit Find a Teacher to see the academic qualifications and licensing status of those who are certified to teach in Ontario’s publicly funded schools and school systems.
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