Welcome to teaching in Ontario! You’re about to help young minds reach their greatest potential. There’s a lot of information to sift through and understand and we’re here to help.
As a new to Ontario teacher, the best place for you to begin is with the Ontario College of Teachers or, ‘The College’. They are the certifying body for all publicly funded schools.
Whether you’re already fully OCT certified or have some conditions on your certification, we’ve gathered the courses and information most relevant to you at this time.
Fully OCT Certified?
Registered with the OCT but need to complete AQ courses?
Find helpful information on the OCT website and browse courses below to meet these conditions.
Complimentary Education: Find Schedule C courses
Additional Basic Qualification?
| Senior Division (Grade 11 & 12) | Intermediate Division (Grades 7 – 10) | Junior Division (Grades 4 – 6) | Primary Division (Kindergarten to Grade 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dramatic Arts English First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies Health & Physical Education History Science - General | Dramatic Arts English First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies Geography Health & Physical Education History Mathematics Science - General | Junior Division Junior Division (with a Leadership Focus) | Primary Division |
What’s next?
See the full Learning Plan: https://www.yorku.ca/edu/professional-learning/learning-plan/