About the College

The Ontario College of Teachers licenses, governs and regulates the Ontario teaching profession in the public interest.

Teachers who work in publicly funded schools in Ontario must be certified to teach in the province and be members of the College.

The College:

• sets ethical standards and standards of practice
• issues teaching certificates and may suspend or revoke them
• accredits teacher education programs and courses
• investigates and hears complaints about members

The College is accountable to the public for how it carries out its responsibilities.

You can find the qualifications, credentials and current status of every College member at Find a Teacher.

The College is governed by a 37-member Council.

• 23 members of the College are elected by their peers
• 14 members are appointed by the provincial government.

The College supports teaching excellence by offering scholarships, bursaries and prizes.

Take advantage of the wealth of statistical information available in the College’s annual reports. Media, politicians and the education community frequently use this key information about Ontario certified teachers.

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