What Is the LET?
The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) is administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and is the gateway to becoming a licensed professional teacher in the Philippines. You cannot be permanently appointed as a teacher in any public school in the country without a valid PRC teaching license, and many private schools now require it as well.
The LET comes in two tracks: Elementary (for BEED graduates) and Secondary (for BSED graduates). The structure differs slightly between the two.
LET Exam Structure
The LET is divided into three main components:
1. General Education (GenEd)
GenEd covers content that every teacher should know, regardless of their specialization. The subjects included are:
- Filipino (language proficiency and literature)
- English (language proficiency and literature)
- Mathematics (basic to intermediate level)
- Science (basic scientific literacy)
- Social Sciences (Philippine history, geography, economics, and culture)
For the Elementary LET, GenEd accounts for 40% of the total score. For the Secondary LET, it accounts for 20%.
2. Professional Education (ProfEd)
ProfEd covers the pedagogical and educational foundation that every teacher must have. Topics include:
- Child and adolescent development
- The teaching profession and ethics
- Principles of teaching (Methods and Approaches)
- Educational technology and delivery modes
- Curriculum development and assessment
- Facilitating learning and inclusive education
ProfEd is 40% of the Elementary LET and 40% of the Secondary LET.
3. Majorship (Secondary Level Only)
For the Secondary LET, you also take a Majorship exam in your specific field of specialization. Common specializations include:
- Filipino
- English
- Mathematics
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Social Studies (Araling Panlipunan)
- Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)
- MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health)
Majorship accounts for 40% of the Secondary LET score.
Passing requirement: You need an overall average of at least 75.00%, with no component falling below 50.00%. If any component drops below 50%, you fail regardless of your overall average.
How to Apply for the LET
- Check the PRC website (prc.gov.ph) for the announcement of the next examination schedule and registration period.
- Create a PRC account on the PRC Online Services Portal.
- Submit your application online, including uploading a scanned copy of your Transcript of Records (TOR) and NSO/PSA birth certificate.
- Pay the examination fee (approximately ₱900 as of 2024) through accredited payment channels.
- Download and print your Notice of Admission (NOA) — bring this plus two valid IDs on exam day.
What to Study: Subject-by-Subject Priorities
General Education — English and Filipino are the easiest wins
English vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension respond quickly to practice. Similarly, Filipino vocabulary and literary periods (panitikang Pilipino) can be memorized systematically. Devote significant early preparation time here since GenEd is 40% of the Elementary score.
Professional Education — Understand, do not memorize
ProfEd questions tend to test application rather than pure recall. You cannot simply memorize definitions — questions will describe a classroom situation and ask which learning theory, assessment method, or teaching strategy applies. Practice with scenario-based questions to build this kind of applied reasoning.
Majorship — Know your specialization deeply
For secondary teachers, Majorship is where specialists either excel or fail. Focus on the hardest subtopics in your discipline. For Mathematics, this means algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. For Science, review biology cell processes, chemistry mole calculations, and physics kinematics.
CPD Requirements After Passing
Once you pass the LET and receive your PRC license, it is valid for three years. To renew it, you must earn 45 CPD units within the three-year validity period. CPD activities include:
- Seminars and training programs accredited by PRC or DepEd.
- Graduate school subjects (Master's or Doctorate units).
- Publication of research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Self-directed learning programs accredited by PRC-recognized providers.
Many teachers find the CPD requirement manageable since DepEd and private schools regularly conduct in-service training sessions that count toward CPD units.
Board Exam vs Teaching Qualification: An Important Distinction
Passing the LET makes you a licensed professional teacher in the Philippines. It does not automatically make you a DepEd-employed teacher. To teach in public schools, you also need to pass the DepEd Teacher Applicant Profiling System examination and be selected through the hiring process for Teacher I positions. The PRC license is the prerequisite; the DepEd application is a separate process.
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