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Member and Applicant File Upload Portal
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- What is the Member and Applicant File Upload Portal?
- Who can use the Member and Applicant File Upload Portal?
- What documents can applicants upload through the Member and Applicant File Upload Portal?
- What documents can members upload through the Member and Applicant File Upload Portal?
- What file formats and file sizes are acceptable?
- How many documents can be uploaded at a time?
New Mathematics Proficiency Test Certification Requirement
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- Who decided that the MPT is a requirement for College certification?
- What personal information do I need to register for the MPT?
- Who can I contact for more information about the MPT?
- Is there an MPT status on the public register (Find A Teacher)?
- Can Ontario Certified Teachers take the MPT?
- Are MPT preparation courses available?
Registration
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- Where do I go to obtain a Criminal Record Check Report?
- Can I use Sterling Backcheck for my criminal record check?
- Under what circumstances will the College close an application?
- How does the College notify me of the status and acceptability of my initial documents?
- Do you accept documents electronically?
- What do I do if I have trouble arranging for documents?
Internationally Educated Teachers
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- If I taught in another country and would like to teach in Ontario, what do I need to do?
- How do I become a teacher in Ontario?
- I previously applied as an internationally educated teacher and am now enrolled in an Ontario teacher education program. Do I need to open another application?
- How can I learn more about the application process before I apply for certification?
- What documents and fees are required to apply to the College as an internationally educated teacher?
- How can I monitor the status of my submitted application?
Canadian Certified Teachers
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- What is the labour mobility legislation?
- Who is affected by labour mobility?
- How does this affect the College of Teachers?
- How do teachers from other parts of Canada apply to the College?
- Does the labour mobility act have any implications for internationally educated teachers applying from outside of Canada?
- I am certified in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Why are you asking me for a statement of professional standing from my country/province?
Transitional and Multi-Session Transitional Certificates
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- What can I do with a Transitional Certificate?
- I have already applied to the College for a different certificate and have not yet been certified. Am I able to request a Transitional Certificate?
- Am I eligible to be awarded Additional Qualifications if I hold a Transitional Certificate?
- What are Transitional Certificates and who can apply?
- How long are the Transitional Certificates valid?
- How do I convert a Transitional Certificate to a general Certificate of Qualification and Registration?
Temporary Certificate
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- Can I use the OCT designation if I am certified with a Temporary Certificate?
- Can I take an Additional Qualification (AQ) course while holding a Temporary Certificate?
- How is the Temporary Certificate different from any other certificates issued by the College?
- What happens if I don't finish my program by the expiry date on my certificate?
- Will the Temporary Certificate automatically be converted into a general Certificate of Qualification and Registration (CQR)?
- Will Temporary Certificate holders be issued a designation document?