Welcome to the Teacher Regulation Branch

We are the regulator for approximately 67,000 certified educators in British Columbia. We enforce standards for educators, assess applicants for certification, approve and evaluate teacher education programs, and issue teaching certificates.
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Pay your Annual Fee Online

Pay your annual fee by using our secure online system.

Check a Teacher's Status

Click for the online register of certificate and letter of permission holders.

Criminal Record Checks for Teachers

Teacher? If you've not completed a check in the last 5 years, complete your check here.

BC Teachers' Council
The BC Teachers' Council has now been established.

Teacher Regulation Branch formally takes over from College
Questions and answers about the transition

Time-limited re-application for certificates cancelled through legislation
Process exists for educators to regain their certificate after missing January 6, 2012 deadline

Reporting Discipline to the Teacher Regulation Branch
Requirements of Teachers, School Districts and Authorities to report misconduct

Independent School Certificate Holder?
Get your address up to date with the Branch - call or email!