Registration to the Ontario College of Teachers

The Education Act defines a teacher as “a member of the Ontario College of Teachers”.

The Education Act defines a teacher as “a member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).” To receive the Certificate of Qualification and Registration and become a member of the OCT, future teachers must:

  • have their qualifications verified,
  • submit the required documents,
  • pay the applicable fees.

Visit the OCT website for more details.

Types of certificates

An email from the Undergraduate Studies Office will be sent to students who may be eligible for transitional and general certificates within the specified timelines.

Important: If a transcript is required, you must request it yourself from InfoService.

If you have not received the email, please contact the Undergraduate Studies Office ([email protected])

Type of certificateProgram and statutsCriteriaDates to express interestRecommendation submission to OCT
Transitional Qualification and Registration CertificateTeacher Education or Formation à l’enseignement program – Full-timeI am on track to complete my first year of studies.April 15 to May 15Mid July
Transitional Qualification and Registration Certificate (part-time program)Teacher Education or Formation à l’enseignement program – Part-timeI am on track to complete 12 course credits and my first placement.November 1 to January 1End of January 
Transitional Qualification and Registration Certificate (part-time program)Formation à l’enseignement en éducation technologique (EduTek)I am on track to complete 12 course credits and my first placement.November 1 to January 1End of January
Qualification and Registration Certificate (final certificate)Teacher Education or Formation à l’enseignement program (all status) and Formation à l’enseignement en éducation technologique (EduTek)I am on track to complete the last year of studies.March 1 to March 31End of June

Any application received outside these timelines will be refused.

For further questions regarding the application process, fees, and required documents, please contact the Ontario College of Teachers.

Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)

Visit OCT's website

101 Bloor Street West 
Toronto, ON M5S 0A1 
416-961-8822 
1-888-534-2222 
[email protected] 
www.oct.ca