DEREGISTRATION

EXPIRATION OF REGISTRATION

A teacher's registration expires in the following circumstances:-

(i) If provisional registration is not confirmed after three years.

(ii) By requesting the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria in writing to remove his/her name from the register.

(iii) On the death of the registered member.

Once registration has expired, a teacher who wishes to become registered again may do so. However, re-instatement may be at Council's discretion.

CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION

There are circumstances in which the Council may initiate action to cancel the registration of a teacher. These include where:-

(i) registration has been granted in error as a result of misinformation or fraud by the applicant;

(ii) a teacher is convicted of gross professional misconduct by the Teachers Tribunal; and

(iii) a teacher has been convicted in a court of law for a criminal offence.

All teachers with cancelled registrations will have their names published and circulated to their employers.

EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL OF LICENCE

A practicing license is valid for only a period of one year from the date of issue. To get the licence renewed, a teacher is required to:

(i) Earn at least 50% of the credit units specified for the three years for Mandatory Continuing Professional Education. This involves attendance of Annual Conference of Registered Teachers, trainings, and workshops. The Council will organize some of the trainings and workshops while the ones conducted by other reputable bodies will also be recognized for the calculation of the MCPE credits. The Council has published a Manual on MCPE which registered teachers are encouraged to obtain for their proper guidance regarding.

(ii) Pay annual subscription (fees) for the three years.

(iii) Meet other requirements that the Council may prescribe from time to time.