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The Discipline Process

Last updated on January 27, 2026

The Teachers Act outlines the discipline process once a complaint or report is made about a teacher's conduct or competence.

Discipline Process

Find out more about the Discipline Process in B.C.

See also Discipline Outcomes and Statistics.

A teacher who has breached the professional standards may:

  • Be reprimanded
  • Have limits or conditions placed on their teaching certificate
  • Have their teaching certificate suspended or cancelled

See if a teacher has a teaching certificate or a letter of permission to teach in B.C.

Contact information

If you have questions about the discipline process or concerns about a certificate holder's conduct or competence, contact the Professional Conduct Unit from  8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Office
604 775-4870 (Vancouver)
Fax
604 775-4858
Email
trb.intake@gov.bc.ca
Mailing
Teacher Regulation Branch
Ministry of Education and Child Care
201-828 8th Avenue W
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2