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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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Additional Basic Qualifications, Additional Qualifications and their prerequisites are organized according to their purpose and content.
Approved providers throughout Ontario. The College does not offer AQ courses.
Content is based on AQ guidelines issued by the College, including:
The College reviews AQ guidelines. This process includes literature reviews, surveys, writing teams and other approaches. Reviews involve members of the profession, the public and educational partners.
Draft AQ policy guidelines are posted online as part of the provincial review and validation process. Members of the profession, the public, learners and educational partners can provide feedback.
