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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 College is legally required to make every effort to provide timely hearings and fair treatment for our members. In the event a member is found guilty of professional misconduct, or to be incompetent or incapacitated, the member may appeal the Discipline Committee or Fitness to Practise Committee decision to Ontario’s Divisional Court.
Based on an appeal, the court may affirm, vary or reverse the original decision. Alternatively, it can also order a rehearing of the case. Appellants may request a certified copy of the record of the proceeding, including any documents received in evidence and the decision or order appealed from.
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