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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As part of your application package, we require documents related to your qualifications and experience. A full list of the required documents can be found in our registration guides, including:
Your application is valid for one year from the date you submit it. If we don’t receive the required documents after that, you will need to reapply and pay a new application fee.
Read our policy on what to do if your documents are not available, for reasons beyond your control.
Need help with the registration process? Watch our videos for Applying to the College and Evaluating your Application.
