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The Discipline Process

Last updated on March 17, 2025

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.

Disciplinary process for B.C.-certified teachers

A certificate holder who has breached professional standards may:

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

The Commissioner reviews reports and complaints about the conduct or competence of educators and decides which process is appropriate to address a complaint or report.

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

Contact information

Ask questions or get info about the complaint process. Contact the Teacher Regulation Branch from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through 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