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Licensure Examination for Teachers
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Licensure Examination for Teachers Coverage

The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) in the Philippines, administered biannually by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), assesses the competencies and qualifications of aspiring licensed professional teachers. The exam is divided into two levels: elementary (for grades 1-6) and secondary (for high school), covering subjects such as general education, professional education, and a specialization subject for the secondary level. Passing the LET is required to obtain a professional teaching license, essential for teaching in public or private schools, and aims to ensure only qualified individuals are licensed, thereby enhancing the quality of education in the country.

For Elementary Teacher Examinees (BEED)

  • General Education (40%)
  • Professional Education (60%)

For Secondary Teacher Examinees (BSE)

  • General Education (20%)
  • Professional Education (40%)
  • Specialization (40%)
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LET Coverage - Subjects

General Education

  • English (Study and Thinking Skills, Writing in the Discipline, Speech and Oral Communication, Philippine Literature, Master Works of the World)
  • Filipino (Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino, Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik, Masining na Pagpapahayag)
  • Mathematics (Fundamentals of Math, Plane Geometry, Elementary Algebra, Statistics and Probability)
  • Science (Biological Science - General Biology, Physical Science - Earth Science)
  • Social Sciences (Philippine Government and New Constitution with Human Rights, Philippine History, Basic Economics, Taxation, Agrarian Reform, Society, Culture with Family Planning, Rizal and other heroes, Philosophy of Man, Arts, General Psychology, Information and Communication Technology)

Professional Education

  • Teaching Profession; Social Dimension of Education
  • Principles of Teaching, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development
  • Facilitating Learning, Child and Adolescent Development
  • Assessment of Student Learning, Developmental Reading
  • Field Study, Practice Teaching

Specialization

  • English
    Remedial Instruction in English: English for Specific Purposes; Theoretical Foundations of Language and Literature: Introduction to Linguistics; Structure of English; Introduction to Stylistics; Literary Criticism; Literature; Mythology and Folklore; Afro-Asian Literature; English and American Literature; Methodology: The Teaching of Speaking; Listening and Reading; Teaching of Literature; Preparation and Evaluation of Instructional Materials; Language and Literature Assessment; Language Research; Campus Journalism; Translation and Editing of Text; Speech and Stage Arts; Creative Writing;
  • Filipino
    Mga Batayang Teoretikal: Introduction sa Pag-aaral ng Wika; Panimulang Linguistika; Nilalaman: Wika, Panitikan, Metodolohiya, Pagtataya at Ebalwasyon, at Kagamitang Pagtuturo
  • Biological Sciences / Physical Sciences
    Biological Sciences: Biological Science 1, Biological Science 2, Inorganic Chemistry, Cell Biology, Ecology, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Genetics and Evolution, Biochemistry and Anatomy and Physiology
    Physical Sciences: Introduction to the Nature of Science, Chemistry, Atomic and Molecular, Chemical Bonds, Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry, Gases, Liquids and Solids, Acids and Bases, Solutions, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium, Organic and Biochemistry, Nuclear Processes; Physics: Physical Quantities and Vectors, Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics, Light and Geometric Optics, Earth and Space Astronomy and Environment
  • Mathematics
    Arithmetic and Number Theory, Business Math, Basic and Advanced Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Modern Geometry, Linear and Abstract Algebra, History of Mathematics, Problem Solving, Mathematical Investigation, Instrumentation and Assessment
  • Social Studies / Social Sciences
    Trends and Issues in Social Studies; Research; Geography; Sociology and Anthropology; Politics/Governance/Law-Related, History: World History and Civilization I; World History and Civilization II, Asian Studies; Economics: Micro-Macro Economics-Economic Planning and Strategies; Methods: Teaching Approaches in Secondary Social Studies; Production of Instructional Materials for Social Studies; Building Bridges Across Social Science Discipline (Makabayan as a Core Learning Area in Basic Education); Assessment: Assessment and Evaluation in the Social Sciences/Social Studies
  • Values Education
    Foundation of Values Education: Philosophical and Ethical Foundations of VE; Socio-Cultural, Anthropological and Legal Bases of VE; Psychological Theories of Values Development; Personhood Development: Dynamics of Intra and Interpersonal Relations; Psycho-Spiritual Development; Management of Behavior Problems; Transformative Education (Sources of Values and Factors in Values Ed): Family Life and Filipino Values System; Education for Human Rights and Responsible Citizenship; Foundations of Gender Studies; Peace and Global Education; Information Technology and Human Development; Moral Issues and Concerns in Contemporary Living; Work Ethics and Community Service: Commitment to Social Responsibility and Accountability: Career Development and Work Values; Values Education through Community Service; Approaches and Methodologies: Facilitation: Theory and Practice; Teaching Approaches and Strategies in Transformative Education; Values Integration in the School Setting; Research and Evaluation: Behavioral Statistics, Development of VE Instruction Materials and Assessment Tools, Research in VE
  • MAPEH
    Foundations of MAPEH; Methods and Strategies of Teaching MAPEH; Coaching and Officiating of Sports Events, Dance Competitions and Music Activities; Organization and Management, Research, Special Education in MAPEH. Physical Education: Anatomical, Mechanical and Physiological Bases of Movement; Gymnastics; Philippine Folk Dance; Team Sports, Aquatics, International Folk Dance and Other Dance Forms; Athletics, Individual, Dual and Combative Sports. Health Education: Personal, Community, Environmental Health, Safety Education and First Aid. Health Practicum. Music: Philippine and Asian Music; Solfeggio and Applied Piano, Integrated Music Theory, Music Literature, Choral Works and Conducting and Rondalla Playing Instrumentation. Art Education
  • Agriculture and Fishery Arts
    Functional Application of Knowledge, Breeds of Farm Animals and Fish, Pests and Diseases Affecting Animals and Fish Propagation, Marketing Strategies in the Industry/Entrepreneurship, and Proper Care and Management of Agricultural and Fishery Products.
  • Technology and Livelihood Education
    Basic Drafting, Business Math, Basic Electricity, Basic Plumbing, Cosmetology, Foods, Carpentry and Masonry, Basic Electronics and Entrepreneurship

LET Passing Score | Passing Rate

  • Average rating not less than 75%
  • No rating lower than 50% in any given subject

Who can take the Licensure Examination for Teachers?

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Filipino citizens or aliens whose country has reciprocity with the Philippines as stated by RA No. 7836 as amended by RA 9293.
  • Applicants must be of good moral character and reputation with moral values.
  • Applicants must not be convicted by the court by final judgment for an offense involving moral turpitude.

Qualifications

Enumerated below are the qualifications that are required for candidates who want to become professional teachers in the Philippines:

  • An applicant who aspires to be a professional education teacher must have a BSEEd degree or its equivalent.
  • Similarly, applicants who aim to be licensed secondary education teachers must have a bachelor’s degree in education or its equivalent.
  • All candidates with an equivalent degree must take at least 18 units in Professional Education to qualify.
  • Applicants are qualified to take the exam if they have a bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences with a minimum of ten units in professional education and holders of Early Childhood Education (BECED) degrees.
  • For graduates who want to be licensed teachers in the Philippines to teach vocational and two-year technical courses, a bachelor’s degree in the field of profession or its equivalent is a requirement and must have attained at least 18 units in professional education to be qualified to take the exam.

Requirements for First Timers

After you have verified that you are eligible to take the LET, you must submit your application with the documents listed below:

  • A printed copy of your appointment schedule.
  • Original and photocopy versions of your Transcript of Records (TOR), the seal of the school, date of graduation, with scanned picture and remarks: “For Board Examination Purposes Only”.
  • Original and photocopy versions of your Birth Certificate issued by the PSA.
  • Examination Fee of 900 pesos.
  • For married female applicants, provide the original and photocopy versions of your marriage contract issued by the PSA.
  • Original and photocopy versions of any government-issued ID.
  • Present a photocopy of the SO (Special Order) duly signed by the CHED if your school is not exempted from the issuance of SO.

Requirements for Retakers

For applicants re-taking the LET, prepare the following documentary LET exam requirements and submit them to your designated PRC Regional Office on the appointment date:

  • A printed copy of your appointment schedule.
  • Original Notice of Admission (for the previous exam).
  • If the NOA is no longer available, you can present a photocopy of your TOR.