The following information is designed to help you register for an ETFO AQ:

There are three steps to the registration process. To ensure that you have completed all of the steps, please read the following information carefully.

Step 1: You will create a secure user account. Once you have created your account, you will be e-mailed your login and password to use when purchasing a course. When creating your account you should not use apostrophes, or brackets. We have discovered that some employer e-mail systems also block e-mails generated by the online registration system – in order to ensure that you receive the necessary information we advise you to use your personal e-mail account if possible.

Step 2: Once you receive your username and password by email return to the online registration site. Login to the course registration. Follow the steps carefully. You can browse the AQ courses by term, subject or type (online, blended, onsite or PQP) Choose the course(s) you wish to purchase by clicking on the shopping cart. Follow the prompts to pay for your course. You will receive a receipt for your course by e-mail. Please keep this for your records.

Step 3: If you are registering for a Part 2, specialist, FSL part 1 or one of the PQP courses, you need to submit pre-requisite documentation by fax, mail or upload an electronic version directly onto the course registration site. Please make sure you submit those pre-requisites in a timely fashion. You will not be recommended for the course credit if you do not submit the required documentation.

Fax documentation to the attention of ETFO AQ 416-355-6753 Or

Mail to: ETFO-AQ, 480 University Ave. Suite 1000, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V2

Step 4: Within 1 week you will be receive an e-mail indicating if you have been admitted into the course(s). If you have outstanding pre-requisite information (i.e. teaching experience forms) please submit them asap. Remember to keep your login and password handy. You will use this to access your course when it starts. If you are registering for an onsite or blended course. We will post information in your course webpage concerning materials, locations, and updates about your course.

Common Questions:

If I don’t have a credit card, how do I register?

Please call or email us if you require an alternate form of payment.

Is it possible to register for more than one course?

You are welcome to take more than one course. All AQ courses are 125 hours so please consider workload when thinking of taking more than one course.

What is my OCT number?

Your OCT number is your Ontario College of Teachers’ member number. If you do not know this number, please click on the following link Ontario College of Teachers.   You can search using your last name and first name to find your OCT number.

Do I need a textbook for my course?

Only two courses require you to purchase a text book. Those courses are Teaching Combined Grades,  and Integrated Arts. You may purchase the texts through Shop ETFO or online when you purchase your course. Please do not wait until the last minute to purchase the necessary texts as there may be slight delays in delivery.

Thank you for choosing ETFO’s AQs for your on-going professional learning. If you need further help with registration or have questions please call us at 1-888-838-3836 ex. 2268 or email: aqsupport@etfo.org