Aim of Program :

This program is designed for teachers who wish to extend their range of qualifications (i.e. teachers who hold qualifications in the primary, junior and/or intermediate divisions may have their qualifications extended to include the senior division) or for teachers who want to add a teachable subject to their qualifications.

Specific Requirements :

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

1. hold a recognized university degree (or equivalent) and a Certificate of Qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers, or;

2. be referred by the Ontario College of Teachers if they hold a teacher's certificate or a permit from another province or country;

3. present an official transcript of a recognized university degree that shows a concentration of at least three full courses (18 cr.) or the equivalent in a subject;

4. succeed in an English language competency test. Applicants who have successfully completed their basic teacher education in English are exempted from this examination;

5. applicants seeking a qualification in computer science are required to provide evidence of courses in mathematics (logic), in computer language, and in computer technology;

6. applicants who choose French (second language) must pass a French language competency test;

7. applicants who choose history must have completed 18 credits in the subject, of which six credits (one full course or two half courses) must be in Canadian history.