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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.

Registration Practices Assessment Report, 2016

2021

The Fair Registration Practices (FRP) report for the Ontario College of Teachers is publicly available and may be accessed by clicking 2021 Fair Registration Practices Report (oct.ca) which will take you directly to their website.

2020

2019

Teachers - FairRegistrationPracticesReport2020.pdf

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2020
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	4,855	388	284	895	0	6,422
Applicants who became members	4,610	251	240	724	0	5,825

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	4,997	439	259	1,053	0	6,748
Applicants who became members	4,682	333	172	470	0	5,657

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2017
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	4,651	365	238	748	0	6,002
Applicants who became members	4,388	395	238	531	0	5,552

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	3,037	433	209	666	0	4,345
Applicants who became members	2,597	375	195	433	0	3,600

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	7,381	408	357	793	0	8,939
Applicants who became members	10,686	352	454	909	0	12,401

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,225	385	451	874	0	10,935
Applicants who became members	8,319	341	471	625	0	9,756

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	8,627	413	560	931	0	10,531
Applicants who became members	8,585	314	548	683	0	10,130

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,587	464	684	1,048	0	11,783
Applicants who became members	8,130	354	712	893	0	10,089

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2011
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,492	479	1,024	1,339	0	12,334
Applicants who became members	9,269	289	1,059	1,067	0	11,684

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

2019

Teachers - FairRegistrationPracticesReport2019.pdf

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2019
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	4,378	352	246	1,100	0	6,076
Applicants who became members	4,514	313	156	542	0	5,525

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	4,997	439	259	1,053	0	6,748
Applicants who became members	4,682	333	172	470	0	5,657

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2017
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	4,651	365	238	748	0	6,002
Applicants who became members	4,388	395	238	531	0	5,552

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	3,037	433	209	666	0	4,345
Applicants who became members	2,597	375	195	433	0	3,600

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	7,381	408	357	793	0	8,939
Applicants who became members	10,686	352	454	909	0	12,401

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,225	385	451	874	0	10,935
Applicants who became members	8,319	341	471	625	0	9,756

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	8,627	413	560	931	0	10,531
Applicants who became members	8,585	314	548	683	0	10,130

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,587	464	684	1,048	0	11,783
Applicants who became members	8,130	354	712	893	0	10,089

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2011
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,492	479	1,024	1,339	0	12,334
Applicants who became members	9,269	289	1,059	1,067	0	11,684

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

2018

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2019
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	4,378	352	246	1,100	0	6,076
Applicants who became members	4,514	313	156	542	0	5,525

Teacher-Fair_Registration_Practices_Report_2018.pdf

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2018
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	4,997	439	259	1,053	0	6,748
Applicants who became members	4,682	333	172	470	0	5,657

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2017
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	4,651	365	238	748	0	6,002
Applicants who became members	4,388	395	238	531	0	5,552

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	3,037	433	209	666	0	4,345
Applicants who became members	2,597	375	195	433	0	3,600

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	7,381	408	357	793	0	8,939
Applicants who became members	10,686	352	454	909	0	12,401

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,225	385	451	874	0	10,935
Applicants who became members	8,319	341	471	625	0	9,756

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	8,627	413	560	931	0	10,531
Applicants who became members	8,585	314	548	683	0	10,130

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,587	464	684	1,048	0	11,783
Applicants who became members	8,130	354	712	893	0	10,089

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2011
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,492	479	1,024	1,339	0	12,334
Applicants who became members	9,269	289	1,059	1,067	0	11,684

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

2017

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2019
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	4,378	352	246	1,100	0	6,076
Applicants who became members	4,514	313	156	542	0	5,525

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	4,997	439	259	1,053	0	6,748
Applicants who became members	4,682	333	172	470	0	5,657

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2017
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	4,651	365	238	748	0	6,002
Applicants who became members	4,388	395	238	531	0	5,552

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2016
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	3,037	433	209	666	0	4,345
Applicants who became members	2,597	375	195	433	0	3,600

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2015
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	7,381	408	357	793	0	8,939
Applicants who became members	10,686	352	454	909	0	12,401

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2014
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,225	385	451	874	0	10,935
Applicants who became members	8,319	341	471	625	0	9,756

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2013
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	8,627	413	560	931	0	10,531
Applicants who became members	8,585	314	548	683	0	10,130

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2012
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,587	464	684	1,048	0	11,783
Applicants who became members	8,130	354	712	893	0	10,089

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2011
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	9,492	479	1,024	1,339	0	12,334
Applicants who became members	9,269	289	1,059	1,067	0	11,684

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	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

2016

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2019
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	4,378	352	246	1,100	0	6,076
Applicants who became members	4,514	313	156	542	0	5,525

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2018
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31	Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training	Total
New applications received	4,997	439	259	1,053	0	6,748
Applicants who became members	4,682	333	172	470	0	5,657

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2016
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	3,037	433	209	666	0	4,345
Applicants who became members	2,597	375	195	433	0	3,600

2015

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2015
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	7,381	408	357	793	0	8,939
Applicants who became members	10,686	352	454	909	0	12,401

2014

Fair Registration Practices Report available upon request.

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2014
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	9,225	385	451	874	0	10,935
Applicants who became members	8,319	341	471	625	0	9,756

2013

Registration Practices Assessment Report, 2013

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2013

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2013
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	8,627	413	560	931	0	10,531
Applicants who became members	8,585	314	548	683	0	10,130

2012

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2012

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2012
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	9,587	464	684	1,048	0	11,783
Applicants who became members	8,130	354	712	893	0	10,089

2011

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2011

Report on Entry-to-Practice Review, 2011

Registration Practices Assessment Report — Summary (Teachers)

Applications to Practise Processed by the OCT in 2011
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	9,492	479	1,024	1,339	0	12,334
Applicants who became members	9,269	289	1,059	1,067	0	11,684

2010

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

2009

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

2008

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

2007

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

Quick Facts

Number of Teachers	231,053
Number of Internationally Trained Teachers	38,579

You may find information about exam requirements and Canadian work experience requirements elsewhere on this site.

Location of Training, 2020

Ontario	181,768
Other Canadian Provinces	10,795
USA	21,664
Other International	16,915
Unknown	0
Total	231,053
Proportion of Internationally Trained Members (includes USA)	16.69%

The Top Five Source Countries For Internationally Trained Teachers, 2020

Largest Number	India
Second Largest Number	New Zealand
Third Largest Number	Jamaica
Fourth Largest Number	Wales
Fifth Largest Number	England
Number of Applicants	481

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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