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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 licenses, governs and regulates Ontario’s teaching profession in the public interest. It was created by the Ontario College of Teachers Act to:
All publicly funded school teachers and administrators in Ontario must be certified by us and be members of the College.
A 12-person Council, comprised of six Ontario Certified Teachers and six members of the public, governs the College. Council is responsible for setting the strategic objectives of the College in order to achieve its statutory mandate.
College Council, statutory committees, regulatory committees, and rosters of panellists were established through a competency-based selection process.
Our executive team includes the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Registrar and five Directors overseeing:
Meet our leadership and learn more about our organization.
