Ontario College of TEACHERS

Ontario College of Teachers

The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) is the governing body for teachers in Ontario. The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the college to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as a teacher in this province.

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Report on Entry-to-Practice Review, 2011

Registration Practices Assessment Report — Summary (Teachers)

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	9,466	494	1,342	1,665	0	12,967
Applicants who became members	9,080	441	1,378	1,258	0	12,157

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2009
Audit Report

In a July 2009 guide to help regulators conduct reviews of their entry-to-practice requirements, the OFC drew attention to certain promising practices of the OCT:

For a description of all OFC-monitored developments for this profession for 2009, see the 2009-2010 Annual Report.

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	8,587	393	1,569	1,717	0	12,266
Applicants who became members	8,949	346	1,648	1,292	0	12,235

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2008

In July 2008, the OCT invited the Fairness Commissioner to participate in a discussion about possible regulatory amendments to the college’s certification requirements. The proposed amendments included the consolidation of certificates, elimination of the requirement for one year of successful teaching experience as a condition of certification for teachers educated outside Ontario and the introduction of an orientation to the Ontario education system as a condition for certification. OFC staff attended the discussion, and the Commissioner provided the college with written feedback.

The Commissioner noted that the harmonization and simplification of registration practices are beneficial, and that bridging programs often provide valuable education and resources to internationally trained individuals. However, bridging programs that are compulsory for registration may create barriers if their costs are prohibitive or if they fail to recognize the qualifications of internationally trained individuals.

In August 2008, the college briefed the OFC on its proposed fair registration practices regulation. OFC staff offered feedback and expressed support for any initiative that would make registration practices fairer.

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training					Total
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Ontario	Other Canadian Provinces	USA	Other International	Unknown	Total
New applications received	9,548	485	1,830	1,850	0	13,713
Applicants who became members	9,164	407	1,744	1,456	0	12,771

During the fall and winter of 2007-2008, the OFC undertook a study of the OCT to understand its 2007 registration practices and establish baseline data and information. PDF

The Ontario College of Teachers falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education.

The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change. Please contact the OCT for further information about your ability to practise as a teacher in Ontario.

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