Global Experience Ontario

GETTING LICENSED
IN ONTARIO

Webinar for Internationally Educated Teachers

November 21, 2018

 Webinar Outline

Part 1
• Global Experience Ontario
• Regulation and Teaching in Ontario
• Registration Process
• What You Can do Before You Arrive
• Alternative Careers
• Questions

Part 2
• Support Programs and Services
• Questions

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Part 1

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Global Experience Ontario (GEO)
• Provides information and referrals on:
• Licensing in the non-health regulated professions
and skilled trades in Ontario; and
• Support programs and services for immigrants.

• Delivers webinars, workshops and presentations.

• Helps internationally trained individuals and agencies

who work with immigrants.

• Offers free services by email and phone.

Contact us at geo@ontario.ca
Visit us at www.ontario.ca/globalexperience

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 Teaching in Ontario

Elementary Level Post-Secondary

Secondary Level
LEVEL Pre-school Kindergarten to (College and
Grade 9 to 12
Grade 8 University)

Early Childhood Early Childhood

TITLE Teacher Instructor/Professor
Educator Educator/ Teacher

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 Teaching

Elementary and Secondary Schools

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Teaching- Elementary and Secondary
Schools
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)

You must be certified with the OCT to teach in:

• All publicly funded schools in Ontario (Elementary and Secondary levels)
• Many independent or private schools

Contact info:
101 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M5S 0A1

Tel: 416-961-8800 (In Toronto)

1-888-534-2222 (In Ontario only)

Fax: 416-961-8822
Email: info@oct.ca
Website: www.oct.ca

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 What Type of Teacher are You?
General Education Technological Education
Teach general subjects, Teach technological subjects,
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Grades 9 to 12.

Examples: Examples:
• Math • Music • Construction • Hairstyling
• Science • Art • Computer • Healthcare
• English • Business Technology
• History

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Requirements: General Education Stream
Education
oPost-secondary degree
Equivalent to at least 3 years full-time study

oTeacher education program

Equivalent of 2 years (4 semesters) full-time study
20% teaching methods, 20% practice teaching, 10% education foundations, 50%
any other area of education
A minimum of 80 days practice teaching
Leads to certification of Qualification and Registration (CQR)

Language proficiency
o For elementary school must hold French language basic qualifications (primaire,
moyen, intermediare and superieur)
oFor secondary schools there are no French language requirements needed

Professional suitability (be of good character)

ocriminal record check, Applicant Declaration, Statements of Professional Standing

2016 Registration Guide General Education:

http://www.oct.ca/-/media/708144310B6C45E7AA7A1CF502BFE138.ashx

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Requirements: Teaching French as a
Second Language
Education
oPost-secondary degree
Equivalent to at least 3 years full-time study

oTeacher education program

Equivalent of 2 years (4 semesters) full-time study
20% teaching methods, 20% practice teaching, 10% education foundations, 50%
any other area of education
A minimum of 80 days practice teaching
Leads to certification of Qualification and Registration (CQR)

o Must hold this specific qualification on your Certificate of Qualification and

Registration or the board must ask the Ministry of Education for a Temporary Letter of
Approval

Professional suitability (be of good character)

ocriminal record check, Applicant Declaration, Statements of Professional Standing

2016 Registration Guide General Education:

http://www.oct.ca/-/media/708144310B6C45E7AA7A1CF502BFE138.ashx

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Grade Range Divisions in Ontario

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 Requirements: Technological Stream
Education
Secondary school diploma
• (Grade 12) or equivalent
Teacher education program
• Equivalent of 2 years (4 semesters) full-time study
• 20% teaching methods, 20% practice teaching, 10% education foundations, 50% any other area of education
• A minimum of 80 days practice teaching
• Leads to certification
• Prepares you to teach one of the technological subjects
Proof of competence in your technological field (i.e. work experience)
• 5 years of work experience, OR
• Combination of post-secondary education and work experience
Language Proficiency
• Education in English or French, OR
• Tests: IELTS, TOEFL iBT or TESTCan
Professional suitability (be of good character)
• Criminal record check, Applicant Declaration, Statements of Professional Standing
2016 Registration Guide Technological Education: www.oct.ca/-/media/706C9A56B7A0402A8E578F3C5B2FAE30.ashx

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 Teacher Certification Process
1) Complete online application
and pay fees

2) Check your online application

for list of required documents

3) Gather:
a) Documents you must submit
b) Documents that must be
submitted for you by other
institutions

All requirements met 4) OCT evaluates your Requirements not met

qualifications and provides a
decision

5) Pay membership fees

Certificate of Qualification and Certificate of Qualification Not certified

Registration (CQR) and Registration with
Conditions

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Certificate of Qualification and Registration with
Conditions
• May be eligible if you have:
– a two-semester (one-year) teacher education program that is academic and at
the post-secondary level
– at least 20 days of practice teaching
– one teaching qualification
– certification or authorization to teach in the jurisdiction where completed

• Lists coursework required to satisfy the length and content of a four-

semester teacher education program in Ontario

• Valid for 5 years with the possibility of a one-year extension

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 Documents

• Specific format and method of submission

• Incorrect format and method will result in delays!

• Documents you submit yourself

• Proof of identity, proof of name change, Criminal Record Check, teaching
certificates from other jurisdictions

• Documents submitted by the granting institution

• Academic transcripts, proof of language proficiency, Statements of
Professional Standing, verification letters for degrees (if necessary)

• Translation for documents not in English or French

• Documents submitted by the granting institution must first be sent to the
College, you will then receive copies to translate
For more information on document translation, please visit:
http://www.oct.ca/becoming-a-teacher/requirements/document-translation.

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 Fees and Related Costs

Relevant fees Price

Registration Fee $140
Evaluation Fee $222
Appeal of registration decision $99
Annual Membership Fee $150

*Note these fees are subject to change.

Related costs
• Language testing
• Documents: transcripts, criminal record check, Statements of
Professional Standing
• Translation of documents

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 Help with your Application
• Applicant Eligibility Assessment Tool:
www.oct.ca/becoming-a-teacher/internationally-educated-teachers/aea

• Registration Guides:
• https://apps.oct.ca/OLR/Template.aspx?action=rege

• Country Specific Information:

www.oct.ca/becoming-a-teacher/internationally-educated-teachers/country-info

• Information sessions for internationally educated teachers:

www.oct.ca/becoming-a-teacher/internationally-educated-teachers/info-sessions-not-applied

www.oct.ca/becoming-a-teacher/internationally-educated-teachers/info-sessions-applied

• Career Map for Internationally Trained Teachers :

• https://www.ontario.ca/page/work-your-profession-or-trade

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 What Can I do Before I Arrive ?
• Compare your credentials with the requirements for certification

• Complete the online application

• Submit required documentation

• Have your qualifications evaluated by the College

• Get certified

• TestCan (French test) only offered in Toronto and Ottawa

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 Alternative Careers

What is an Alternative Career?

• Related occupations you may consider working in while you pursue your
licence, or even if you decide that you do not want to pursue a licence.
• Usually do not require a licence.
• In the same field or a related field.
• Make use of your existing skills and experience.

Why Consider an Alternative Career?

• Keep your skills current, gain Canadian work experience, and build your
networks.
• Can be a stepping stone to prepare you to work in your target profession.

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 Alternative Careers for (Teaching)

What is an alternative career?

• Related occupations you may consider working in while you pursue your
licence, or even if you decide that you do not want to pursue a licence.
• Usually do not require a licence.
• In the same field or a related field.
• Make use of your existing skills and experience.

Why consider an alternative career?

• Keep your skills current, gain Canadian work experience, and build your
networks.
• Can be a stepping stone to prepare you to work in your target profession.

For more information: www.settlement.org/alternativejobs/

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 Related Occupations for Teachers / ECEs
Diploma
Job Title Quick Description or degree
required

Private School Teacher
College / Vocational Instructor
International Language
Teacher
Private Tutor
Teach in elementary, secondary or post-secondary private schools or institutes. ✓
Teach adult students in a private or publicly-funded college. ✓
Teach in a non-credit international language program for youth or adult students.
Provide one-on-one educational assistance to youth or adult students. usually

ESL / FSL Teacher Teach in an English / French as a second language program for adult students. ✓
Early Childhood Educator
✓
Work with infants to children up to age 12 in childcare centres, nursery schools,
(ECE) schools, etc.

Early Childhood Assistant Work with infants to children up to age 12 in childcare centres, nursery schools,
(ECA) etc. under the supervision of an Early Childhood Educator (ECE).

Employment Counsellor
Student and Educational
Counsellor / Advisor
Provide employment search and career planning assistance to adults. usually
✓
Provide support and information on personal, educational and career issues in
private schools or publicly-funded post-secondary schools.

Program Coordinator /
Design, organize and run community-based social programs and services. usually
Facilitator

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 Additional Resources
• The related occupations mentioned here are only a few possible alternatives –
there are many more to explore.

Some Online Resources:

• Alternative Jobs - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI):
www.settlement.org/alternativejobs/

• Labour Market Information (Toronto) : http://www.routestoemployment.ca/

• National Occupation Classification (NOC) :

http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/noc/welcome.aspx?ver=16

• Ontario Skills Passport: www.skills.edu.gov.on.ca/

Upcoming webinar
• You may be interested in GEO’s webinars on Early Childhood Educators and Social
Workers: https://geo.adobeconnect.com/admin/show-event-catalog

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Questions?

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 Part 2:
Support Programs and
Services

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 Language Training
• Strong proficiency in English or French is required to work in a regulated
profession.

• The government offers free classes to improve English or French language skills.
• Offered for different levels of ability.
• Includes some occupation-specific language training.

• You can be assessed when you arrive in Ontario at a Coordinated Language

Assessment and Referral System (CLARS) centre.

• For information on language training programs and to see a list of CLARS centres in
Ontario, visit www.ontario.ca/page/improve-your-english-and-french.

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 Language Training

• English for Foreign -Trained Teachers

(http://www.peelschools.org/adulteducation/esl/eftt/Pages/default.aspx)

• Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals

(http://www.costi.org/programs/program_details.php?program_id=192)

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 Employment Ontario
Employment Ontario (EO) Centres
www.ontario.ca/employment

• Locations across Ontario

• Services include:
• Resume preparation
• Interview skills practice
• Job search skills workshops
• Information sessions
• One-on-one employment counselling
• Career planning (short- and long-term goals)
• Placement services

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 Bridge Training Programs
Bridge Training Programs help skilled immigrants find work in their fields in Ontario.

• College Teachers Training for Internationally Educated Professionals (George Brown

College)
• Location: Downtown Toronto. 33 weeks / 2 full-time semesters in length
• Fee: $8,070.00
• Email: cttp@georgebrown.ca
• Website: www.georgebrown.ca/R403-2015-2016/

• Social Services for Geriatrics (George Brown College/JVS)

• Location: Toronto
• Fee: $99
• Offered twice a year in September and April
• Website: https://www.jvstoronto.org/find-a-job/newcomer-employment-services/

For a complete list visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/work-your-profession-or-trade

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 Internship Programs

Career Edge Internship Program (Career Edge Organization)

https://www.careeredge.ca/for-job-seekers/register-iqp/

Internship Program for Internationally Trained Individuals (Ontario Public Service)

www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Pages/ITI.aspx

Federal Internship for Newcomers Program (FIN) (Federal Government)

www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/work/fin.asp

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 Mentorship Programs
Mentoring provides immigrants with:
• Professional connections, networking opportunities and guidance
• Job search strategies for their specific professions
• Better understanding of workplace culture and industry trends

Examples of mentoring programs:

• Canada InfoNet - www.canadainfonet.org
• Pre-arrival, online, occupation-specific mentoring
• Can be referred by the Canadian Immigration Integration Program (CIIP) or
Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA)
• TRIEC Mentoring Partnership - www.mentoringpartnership.ca
• One-on-one, in-person, occupation-specific mentoring
• Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

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 Mentorship Programs
Community Connections Mentorship Program
• Have two streams lines which include Citizenship and Civic Engagement Mentoring or Career
Mentoring. To register please see;
• Website:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCMPnewcomer_registration?sm=O6GHVHAomx3Xtpnaq
EwWW8VcqB%2B%2FDn%2FklezMVFiJ7%2BE%3D

The Community Connections Program

• Matches Canadian professionals with internationally trained immigrants one-on-one line or in
groups/and or online
• Website: http://www.woodgreen.org/ServiceDetail.aspx?id=204

The Mentoring for Change

• Have two stream lines which include two categories; Settlement and Language Mentoring
and Mentoring for Employment
• Website: http://skillsforchange.org/mentoring/#FindaMentor

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Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs)
PINs are volunteer-run associations created by and for immigrant professionals.
• Activities include:
• Networking events
• Information sessions with professional organizations
• Conferences and workshops
• Mentoring and coaching
• Connections to employment opportunities

• Some examples:
• Philippine Teachers Association – Canada: Education, Human Resources
and Social Services
• Canadian Colombian Professionals Association: Multi-profession

• Searchable directory of networks, communication tools, resource library and

PINs success stories at www.triec.ca/pins

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 Volunteering

• Volunteering is a great way to gain practical work experience, develop

professional networks, and gain valuable references.

• Find out more about volunteering at:

• http://www.sparkontario.ca/
• www.volunteer.ca
• www.volunteertoronto.ca
• www.charityvillage.com

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Financial Assistance for Education and Training

• Access Community Capital Fund (ACCF)

• www.accessccf.com

• Windmill Microlending
https://windmillmicrolending.org/

• Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP)

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-bridge-training-bursary

• Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap

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 Employment Opportunities

• www.educationcanada.com

• www.jobsineducation.com

• www.universityaffairs.ca

• Ontario School Boards (72) – Ministry of Education

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/sbinfo/

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Questions?

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How to Contact GEO

Phone: 1-866-670-4094
416-327-9694

E-mail: geo@ontario.ca

Website: www.ontario.ca/globalexperience

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