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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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A 12-member Council has been established to govern the College. Council is responsible for setting the strategic objectives of the College in order to achieve its statutory mandate.
Council consists of six Ontario Certified Teachers and six members of the public who must not now be, nor ever have been, a member of the teaching profession. Members of the College with a status other than Good Standing (e.g., Inactive / Non-Practising) must reinstate their membership in order to be eligible for a position on Council, a committee or a roster.
Council members are appointed for two-year terms. A person appointed to Council will be limited to no more than six consecutive years of service. Individuals who served on previous councils for a total of six years cannot be appointed until three years have elapsed since their last day of service.
Find details about the Ontario College of Teachers Act, regulations and bylaws. We also provide a list of provincial legislation that affects educators.
Interested in a role on future Council? Learn more.
