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Math Proficiency Test Certification Requirement

• What is the field test? What is the difference between the field test and the regular test?
• Do I have to be in the second year of my Ontario teacher education program to take the test?
• If I am not certified by March 31, 2020 do I have to write the math test?
• My application with the College is under evaluation, do I need to write the math test?
• Why do teachers of all subjects and grades have to take the test?
• Why was the test introduced?

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Additional Qualifications

• Can I take AQs to teach students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing?
• Do I have to be a certified teacher to take courses leading to Additional Qualifications?
• How do I get a transcript from a teachers' college that is now closed?
• I just completed my teacher education program and I want to take an AQ. I’m not yet an Ontario Certified Teacher. Can I take an AQ course now?
• Is my Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma equivalent to any AQ courses?
• What courses do I need to take to teach at the intermediate level or in high school?

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College Site

• How do I become a teacher in Ontario?
• Where do I go to obtain a Criminal Record Check Report?
• What information appears on the College's public register?
• How do I notify the College that a member has passed away?
• How can I avoid delays with my application?
• Can I teach before the College certifies me?

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Internationally Educated Teachers

• If I taught in another country and would like to teach in Ontario, what do I need to do?
• Will the College accept my qualifications if I take a teacher education program outside of Ontario?
• Where do I go to apply for teacher training?
• What's required to teach technological subjects?
• What do I need to do to become a general education teacher?
• Does the College recognize teacher education programs taken online?

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Membership Fees

• I do my financial business in French. In the list of payees, I can’t find the French name Ordre des enseignantes et des enseignants de l’Ontario. Is it possible to add it?
• When should I apply to the College?

Registration

• Can I use another document instead of a teaching certificate?
• How long does it take to process an application?
• I will complete my teacher education program in the spring of 2015. When should I apply?
• How do I apply to the College online and track the application process?
• What is the College's policy on the translation of documents needed for application?
• Where can I learn more about how to register with the College?