General Information
Additional Qualification courses provide opportunities for educators to enhance teaching using current, research-based instructional and assessment strategies. Each of the over 125 courses offered at OISE/UT allows candidates to explore curriculum, innovative resources and strategies to engage students. The courses are enriched through the varying perspectives, ideas and resources that are shared by participants and instructors.
Note that Additional Qualification courses are not considered for degree credit at the University of Toronto.
The Additional Basic Qualification courses and Honour Specialist courses outlined in this Calendar have been submitted to the College of Teachers for approval and will be offered pending that approval.
OISE/UT strives to provide as many courses as possible to meet the needs of educators. However if enrolment is insufficient it may be necessary to cancel a course. You will be notified by mail and through the web site should this occur.
Please allow 6 to 8 weeks after the end of the session for receipt of your Statement of Results and for your recommendation to reach the Ontario College of Teachers. Statement of Results and Recommendations to the College for the Additional Qualification will be withheld until all outstanding fees and/or service charges are paid, and until all admission and course requirements are satisfied.
ADMISSIONS
Admission Eligibility
The eligibility of each applicant will be determined by OISE/UT, subject to the regulations of the University of Toronto, and in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers (Regulation 184/97, The Education Act). Only teachers holding a current Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification or Interim Certificate of Qualification may apply for admission.
Updating Existing Teacher Qualifications
Several departments now offer opportunities for candidates to update existing teacher qualifications. Candidates follow normal application and registration procedures and upon successful completion of all course requirements are recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for the qualification. The College will add the update to the Certificate of Qualification showing the current year of the update.
Certificate of Qualification
A replacement Certificate of Qualification can be obtained from the Ontario College of Teachers upon payment of $25.00.
Telephone: (416) 961-8800 x 330 (Client Services).
Honour Specialist Pre-assessment
The Continuing Education Unit of the Registrar's Office will conduct an academic pre-assessment between November 1st and the end of February upon receipt of your written request, official university transcripts, a copy of your current Certificate of Qualification, and the required administrative fee. Thus, any academic course deficiencies could be corrected in preparation for registering for the respective Honour Specialist course. Note: Assessment of eligibility for Honour Specialist Courses usually takes 6-8 weeks.
Equivalent Standing
OISE/UT does not grant equivalent standing. Applicants seeking equivalent standing for any additional teacher's qualification must apply to the Ontario College of Teachers. Written evidence of equivalent standing granted must be submitted when applying for OISE/UT courses.
Course Times, Dates and Locations
Additional Qualifications courses consist of 125 hours of work. For information on the dates, locations and times of classes please check the course Calendar. Locations, dates and times of classes are subject to change. Candidates will be notified of any changes.
APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY:
The applicant is responsible for knowing the regulations of OISE/UT and for complying with them. Applicants should also familiarize themselves with Regulation 184/97, The Education Act, upon which our course requirements are based. None of the requirements will be altered or waived. Applicants who attend a course for which they have not received an official letter of acceptance from the Registrar do so at their own risk. A "Conditional Letter of Acceptance" does not satisfy this requirement. The Registrar's Office reserves the right to withdraw any applicant who submits documentation and who is subsequently found to be unqualified.
Applicants who require additional information on course selection, program and eligibility should contact the Registrar's Office, Continuing Education Unit.
Change of Name/Address
It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Registrar's Office in writing of name or address changes.
Attendance
Candidates are expected to attend all classes. Should you need to be absent for any reason, please contact the course Principal and your instructor. Make-up assignments may be required.
Withdrawal/Non-Attendance
Candidates who are unable to attend a course for which they have applied or in which they have been officially registered, must notify the Registrar's Office promptly in writing. Submitting a completed Additional Qualification Course Change/Withdrawal Form or sending a signed and dated letter that states inability to attend or intention to withdraw from the course, are both acceptable. Withdrawals are effective on the date upon which written notice is received by the Registrar's Office. Never having attended, ceasing to attend, or advising an instructor that they will no longer attend classes does not constitute official withdrawal and will result in academic penalty.
Candidates who withdraw from a course are refunded the portion of their tuition fee as dictated by the Office of Students Accounts, and as stated in the fees refund schedule. Please allow 4-6 weeks for a refund to be processed. Credit card direct reimbursements will not be made.
Academic Penalty
Failure in a course results when a candidate:GENERAL SERVICES
AVAILABLE:
Disability Services for Students
The mandate of DISABILITY Services for Students is to facilitate the integration of students who have disabilities and chronic health conditions into university life. All students first meet with an intake counsellor to discuss their individual needs and their eligibility to receive services. When appropriate, students may then meet with one of the professionals on staff, such as the Adaptive Equipment Coordinator, Learning Disability Specialists, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist to establish strategies and appropriate accommodations for academic success. All discussions are confidential. The service offers liaison with academic and administrative units within the university and with off-campus agencies. The service also offers a wide range of supports including alternative test and exam arrangements, volunteer notetaking services, on-campus transportation, personal advising, assessments for adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Information on health conditions and disability related issues are provided to the university community.
For more information, contact:
Koffler Student Services Centre 214 College Street, Toronto ON M5T 2Z9 Telephone: (416) 978-8060 / Fax: (416) 978-8246 T.D.D.: (416) 978-1902 E-mail: ds@utoronto.ca |
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OISE/UT Student Services 252 Bloor Street West, Room 5-103 Toronto ON M5S 1V6 Telephone: (416) 923 6641 X 8157 Fax: (416) 926-4765 |
Special Students
Teachers seeking Ontario Certification who have been directed by the Ontario College of Teachers to take professional courses at a faculty of education may apply for admission to Basic Qualification courses or basic level Technological Studies courses only. Applicants must first attend an orientation/information session at the faculty. At that session, applications will be evaluated for admission. Dates and times of all Special Student Information Sessions are available from the Registrar's Office.
English Language Proficiency
Ontario College of Teachers Special Student applicants to the Additional Qualification program are required to give evidence to the faculty of their oral and written proficiency in English.
International Students
OISE/UT welcomes qualified international students. Efforts are made to meet their special needs insofar as the resources permit. International students and others who are not candidates for Ontario Teacher's Certification must comply with such conditions of admissions as the Council of OISE/UT may determine. International students are also required to provide proof of medical coverage. If the submitted coverage is not acceptable, the student may be required to obtain coverage through the University Health Insurance Plan.
Please contact:
International Student Centre Phone: (416) 978-5646 E-mail: isc.information@utoronto.ca |
Education Commons
Athletic Centre/Hart House
Additional Qualification students do not pay incidental fees as part of their tuition payment. Therefore, facilities at Hart House or the Athletic Centre are not automatically available to them. Arrangements for the use of these facilities are the responsibility of the student.
University Housing Service
For housing information, contact:
University of Toronto Housing Service 214 College Street, Toronto ON M5T 2Z9 Telephone: (416) 978-8045 |
Parking at OISE/UT Parking at OISE/UT is limited, it is recommended that you use public transit. The Spadina and St. George subway stations easily access OISE courses held at 371 and 252 Bloor Street West respectively. A limited number of student permits may be available from the Parking Services Office, 1 Spadina Cres., Room 105, (416) 978-2336. There is limited meter parking available at 371 and 252 Bloor St. W. The current daily rate is $13.00 maximum, $4.50 hourly. After 5:00 p.m. a flat rate of $4.50 applies. The University also has an underground garage at 107 St. George St. (north of Harbord). Weather Related Cancellation of Classes To find out if weather related conditions have resulted in the cancellation of classes, please call the St. George "Snow Line" at 416-978-7669 or 416-978-SNOW. In addition the following radio stations will broadcast information: CBC, CFRB, CHUM, CFNY. University Housing Service
University of Toronto Housing Service
Financial Aid (OISE/UT) Two awards are available for the Summer Session: Recipients of awards will be selected on the basis of financial need and demonstrated ability to contribute to the subject indicated. Application should be made to the OISE/UT Awards Committee, Registrar's Office, Room 4-485 OISE/UT, 252 Bloor St. W. by April 30. Income Tax Receipts Official receipts for income tax purposes are issued in February to everyone who has paid fees and attended an OISE/UT course. Note that only tuition fees are eligible for tax deductions. Additional Materials Fees In some courses, an additional, non-refundable Materials Fee charged to cover the cost of supplies and other materials. Students are advised of the fee by the course Principal following registration. Duplicating Fees Rising paper and copy costs have made it necessary to charge a Duplicating Fee for course handouts that is based on cost recovery. Candidates are advised of the course fee by the Principal after registration.
English Language Proficiency Policy With the exception of some Modern Language courses, English is the language of instruction for all courses at OISE/UT. Consequently, to be successful in these courses and in the Practicum if required, candidates must demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in both oral and written English. As well, successful candidates receive certification to teach in schools where English is the language of instruction, and where the primary obligation of the elementary and secondary school teacher is to meet the needs of the learner. To do this, the teacher must be able to communicate effectively in English, the students' language of instruction. OISE/UT is committed to producing graduates who possess strong English language skills to meet these needs, and who will also be competent and effective role models in the use of oral and written English. Thus, all applicants to the Bachelor of Education and Diploma in Technical Education/Ontario Teacher's Certificate of Qualification program, as well as Ontario College of Teachers Special Student applicants to the Continuing Education Program are required to give evidence of their oral and written proficiency in English.
214 College St., Toronto ON
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A. | Acceptable Levels of Proficiency in English for Ontario College of Teachers Special Students Applying to the Continuing Education Program |
All teachers seeking Ontario Certification who have been directed by the Ontario College of Teachers to take professional courses at a faculty of education, and who apply for admission to the Continuing Education Program to complete such requirements must satisfy one of the following criteria:
a) | their mother tongue or first language is English |
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b) | they have studied full-time for at least three years (or equivalent) in a university where the language of instruction and examination was English and which was located in a country where the first language is English |
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c) | they have achieved the required level of proficiency on one of the tests in English as outlined in Section B (i-iii) below. |
B. | Acceptable Tests and Required Scores |
i) | An official statement of the results of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for either the new computer based test or the previous paper-based test. These two tests, although equivalent, use different grading scales.
Applicants who take the computer based test must submit an official statement of results showing a minimum score of 250, and also have a minimum Essay Rating Score of 6.0, as well as the TSE (Test of Spoken English), with a minimum score of 55. Applicants who have taken the paper based test must submit an official statement of results showing a minimum score of 600, and the TWE (Test of Written English) showing a minimum score of 6.0, as well showing a minimum score of 55.
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ii) | An official statement of results of IELTS (International English Language Testing System) showing an overall band score of 7 and no band score of less than 5. |
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iii) | An official statement of results of MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery), showing a score of 92 and also the Oral Interview component, showing a rating of 4. |
C. | Deadline for Submitting Proof of English Language Proficiency |
D. | Information about the Tests Which are Acceptable as Evidence of English Language Proficiency |
Information about the content of tests, test dates, test requirements, and applicable fees may be obtained as follows:
1. | TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) TWE (Test of Written English) TSE (Test of Spoken English) Educational Testing Service P.O. Box 6151 Princeton, New Jersey U.S.A. 08541-6151 Telephone: (609) 921-9000
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2. | IELTS (International English Language Testing System) University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, U.K., CB1 2EV
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Applicants may also contact their nearest British Council Office The only North American IELTS test site is at the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology in Kitchener, Ontario. Information regarding scheduling for IELTS at this location may be obtained by contacting the IELTS Administrator at (519) 748-5220 x 603.
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3. | MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) English Language Institute Testing and Certification Division 3020 North University Building The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A., 48109-1057 Telephone: (313) 764-2416/763-3452 OR The Toronto MELAB Test Centre www.library.utoronto.ca/www/melab/ (416) 946-3942
In Person: New College, Room 2045
By Mail: New College, Room 2045 University of Toronto21 Classic Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z3 |
4. | TOP (Test of Oral Proficiency) TOW (Test of Written Proficiency) COPE Testing Ltd. 7 B Pleasant Blvd. P.O. Box 1164 Toronto ON M4T 1K2 (Mailing address only) Website: www.copetest.com Telephone: (416) 962-COPE (2673) E-mail: info@copetest.com |
Applicants who feel that they require further information concerning our English Language Proficiency requirement may wish to contact:
OISE/UT, Registrar's Office
Continuing Education
Admissions Unit, Rm 4-485
252 Bloor St. W., Toronto ON M5S 1V6
Telephone: (416)926-4762 / 1-800-443-7162
Fax: (416)923-7834
E-mail: aq@oise.utoronto.ca