Internationally Educated Teachers

The College welcomes applications from teachers educated outside Canada. Even if you currently live outside the country, you can still apply to the College.

Can I teach in Ontario?

All teachers working in Ontario’s publicly funded elementary and secondary schools must be certified by the College. Before you apply, take our online applicant eligibility assessment to help determine if you meet the requirements. It’s free and takes about 30 minutes.

Specific requirements by teaching category

You can find out more about the specific requirements for your teaching category in the appropriate registration guide:

• Requirements for Becoming a Teacher of General Education (K-12)
• Requirements for Becoming a Teacher of Technological Education
• Requirements for Becoming a Primary-Junior Teacher if you are of Indigenous Ancestry
• Requirements for Becoming a Teacher of a Native Language.

Sexual Abuse Prevention Program

IET applicants who have completed their application before January 1, 2022 and are certified by the College will have until August 31, 2022 to successfully complete an online sexual abuse prevention program. IET applicants who complete their application on or after January 1, 2022 are required to successfully complete the program to be eligible for certification.

Learn more about the program.

Video tutorials

For teachers educated outside Canada, the following videos will show you how to apply.

Applying to the College

The basic requirements for certification, and tips to complete your application.

Evaluating your application

How your application is evaluated and how credentials are assessed.

Additional resources

• College information sessions
• Country-specific information
• Evaluation of Your credentials
• FAQs
• Required documents
• Who does what in education