I am a Member
Technological Qualifications
- What is the College doing?
- Why is the College doing this?
- Why is the College really doing this?
- What are the changes? Who does this impact?
- Whose qualifications will change?
- When will the changes be made?
Private Tutoring
- Am I required to follow the Ministry of Education’s curriculum / safety protocols when doing private instruction?
- How much should I charge for private instruction?
- Will the College connect members to parents looking for private instruction?
- Am I still subject to the College’s jurisdiction if I’m retired or suspended for non-payment of fees and teach privately?
- Why should parents hire Ontario Certified Teachers like myself?
- Am I subject to the College’s jurisdiction if I teach privately?
COVID-19 FAQ
College Site
- Where do I find information about Ontario's curriculum and the assignment of teachers?
- 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?
- What information appears on the College's public register?
- How do I notify the College that a member has passed away?
- What is the mandate of the Ontario College of Teachers?
- Can the College help me find a teaching job?
Additional Qualifications
- Is Français Langue Second (FLS) equivalent to French as a Second Language (FSL)?
- What is the schedule F?
- Where do I go to take an Additional Qualification course?
- What qualifications do I need to teach in English or French language schools?
- What prerequisites do I need to qualify for the Principal's Qualifications Part 1?
- What courses do I need to take to teach at the intermediate level or in high school?
Equivalent Standing for Those Who Have Taught an Additional Qualification
- Who does this apply to?
- What is equivalency?
- How do I apply for equivalency?
- How do I qualify for equivalency?
- What does teaching experience look like?
- Does this apply to Additional Basic Qualifications too?
Employer Information
Internationally Educated Teachers
Membership Fees
- When are College membership fees due and how do I pay?
- I tried paying my fees on oct.ca and by the phone and it keeps telling me my information is not up-to-date, but when I log into my account everything looks fine.
- If I’m on maternity leave do I need to pay my membership?
- How do I pay the 2020 membership fee?
- I have some questions about my membership fee and my standing with the College. Is there a number I can call?
- What happens if I let my membership lapse but wish to teach again later?
Member Information
- How do I access the Members Section of the College's website?
- How do I change my name with the College?
- Why is my name on the College's public register different than the name I usually go by?
- How do I update personal information that appears on the public register?
- How do I inform the College about a change in my address?
- How do I change my status to retired on the College's public registry?
My Certificate
- What do I do if a potential employer has questions about the conditions listed on my certificate because my professional education program does not fully meet the certification requirement?
- I received a Certificate of Qualification and Registration (CQR) with conditions. How long do I have to fulfill them?
- How do I fulfill the condition(s) on my certificate?
- Why did I receive a Certificate of Qualification and Registration with a condition?
- How do I add a degree to my Certificate of Qualification and Registration?