Additional Qualifications

Additional Qualification (AQ) courses allow Ontario Certified Teachers to:

• Deepen knowledge in a specific subject area
• Add a new division (Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
• Earn a Specialist designation (Part 1, Part 2, Specialist)
• Enhance leadership and instructional expertise

All successful course completions are reported directly to the Ontario College of Teachers.

How to Register:

1. Choose your desired course
2. Review course prerequisites
3. Select your preferred session
4. Complete online registration
5. Upload required documentation

Courses fill quickly.

Early registration is encouraged.

If you completed your BEd, MT, or MA CSE in Ontario and have applied for Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) membership, you may register for an AQ course once your program (including practicum) is complete.

You must be a member in good standing by the end of the AQ course for completion to be reported to OCT.

If you completed your teacher education outside Ontario, you must be an OCT member in good standing before registering.

*OISE New Grads are eligible for in-house tuition discounts. Conditions apply – contact us for more information.

If you are working toward Ontario certification, our AQ and ABQ courses may help you meet specific conditions set by the Ontario College of Teachers.

Before registering, we recommend:

• Reviewing your OCT evaluation letter
• Confirming required qualifications
• Contacting our team if you need guidance