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What we do

We regulate the teaching profession in Ontario.

Registration

Registration

You must be certified by the College and keep your membership in good standing to teach in the province’s publicly funded elementary and secondary schools. Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) is a professional designation entrenched in law.

Regulation

Regulation

The College serves the public interest by regulating the teaching profession to protect students. Our mandate is defined by the Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996 and other provincial legislation.

Accreditation

Accreditation

The College is responsible for accrediting all pre-service and in-service teacher education programs that are offered in Ontario.

Already certified?

As an OCT, you can access a range of College resources, services and information through your College account.

Need teaching resources?

OCTs across Ontario can borrow books and eBooks, access scholarly and professional articles and more through the Margaret Wilson Library.

Latest News

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  • February 19, 2026

    Expanding leadership opportunities for Ontario Certified Teachers

    At a special meeting on November 20, 2025, College Council approved regulations that eliminate a longstanding barrier to leadership positions for teachers of technological education, Indigenous languages, and teachers who are of Indigenous ancestry, and who do not hold an acceptable postsecondary degree. 

  • January 14, 2026

    Welcome to the new Ontario College of Teachers' website

    As our most visited digital touchpoint, the College’s website connects hundreds of thousands of people each year to essential information about applying to the College, professional learning opportunities, and protecting students while advancing our public interest mandate.

  • December 17, 2025

    2025 year-end statement

    As we close the year, this is a time to reflect on what we’ve achieved together and look ahead to what’s next.

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