BC Guide for Independent Schools

Teacher Certification

Criminal Record Check (CRC) Procedures

On January 1, 2008, changes to the Criminal Records Review Act, (part 4.2, section 17) were implemented and required that the Inspector of Independent Schools must ensure that every individual who applies for; or holds certification under the Independent School Act; or who is specified in a Letter of Permission (LoP) undergoes a Criminal Record Check (CRC) through the Office of the Inspector of Independent Schools.

Prior to issuing an Independent School teaching certificate or LoP, the Inspector must obtain a criminal record check authorization from the teacher certification applicant. If a determination is made that an applicant presents a risk and unless that determination is overturned, the inspector must review the individual's application for certification or proposed LoP and take appropriate action.

The fee for the criminal record check is $20.

There are two ways to apply:

1. Apply Online - IS-CERT (pay by credit card)
   
   

   Secure online credit card processing is performed through BC Express Payment Online's application servers connecting directly through to access the banking networks.

   
   
2. Download Consent to a Criminal Record Check - Manual Form (PDF, 39KB )
   (pay by bank certified cheque or money-order)
   
   

   Please visit your financial institution to purchase a bank certified cheque or money order in Canadian funds, made payable to the Minister of Finance. ** Your financial institution may charge a fee for this service.

Payment and Consent to a Criminal Record Check Form can be mailed or couriered to our office.