Checklist for Application and Supporting Documents
When you submit your application to become a certified teacher to the Ontario College of Teachers, you must include the documents found in the list below. The College can only begin to evaluate your application when it has all your documents and the translations for any that are in a language other than English or French.
Documents you need to submit to the College:
- Registration Guide
- Photocopy of proof of identity - if you have changed your name since you graduated from your teacher education program and became authorized to teach in your jurisdiction, a proof of name change is required.
- Photocopy of employment authorization, if you are not a Canadian citizen
- Photocopy of certificates of your program of teacher education
- Original Canadian criminal record check report
- Fee of $362
Documents that institutions need to send directly to the College for you:
- Academic record of post-secondary degree(s)
- Academic record of teacher education
- Statements of professional standing, showing that you were authorized to be a teacher in the jurisdiction you graduated from and from each jurisdiction where you have been certified to teach
- Language proficiency test report, if applicable, from a list of acceptable English/French proficiency tests
If you are a teacher of Technological Education, you also need to send:
- A photocopy of your secondary school diploma
- Evidence of work experience, provided by your previous employers
- Proof of competence in your technical field