The Licensure Exam for Teachers is required for everyone aspiring to teach in the Philippine public school system. The exam is given twice every year in the months of March and September. Before you can take the exam, you first need to apply for the exam, submit the necessary documents and pay the examination fee. The LET requirements for filing are different for first-time test-takers and retakers
If you wish to take the exam, follow these filing instructions:
The exams are usually scheduled in the months of March and September. The Application date range is usually two months long. It usually starts 4 months before the next exam (May, November) and ends around two months before the exam (January, July).
b. Prepare for the Online Application
If you are within the date range of the application, you can start with the online application.
You will need the following information:
Important (Updated – December 2018):
2) Fill in the required information to sign up
3) Accept the Terms of Service and click the “Sign Up Now Button”
If you have already registered in the past, you can just click the “Sign In” tab to show this form:
After typing your email address and password, click the “Sign In” button to start.
In this part, you will need the following:
After logging in, add your personal information:
The Personal Information you need includes:
When the information fields are complete, click the “Save Information” button at the bottom of the screen.
To complete the process, confirm the information you have entered. Check the spelling of your name because this can no longer be changed in the future:
Add your Photo
You will be able to add a photo to your PRC profile on the following page. Make sure that you already have a digital copy of a 2×2 photo with a white background on your PC. You should also be in collared attire in the photo. If you are wearing glasses in the photo, the photo will not be accepted. Those with long hair should also make sure that their ears are visible in the photo.
Additional Tip: Many applicants make the mistake of printing passport-sized photos. This size will not be accepted by the software. You can scan your image and have it cropped into a square photo to make it look like a 2×2 photo.
To schedule a visit to your local PRC office, go back to your profile and click on the “Select Transaction” Button. This can be found in the sidebar on the upper right side of the screen:
By clicking on the “Select Transaction” button, you will open a pop-up with multiple tabs. Click on the Examination Tab as seen below:
After filling up the required information, click on the “Proceed” button in the bottom right part of the popup.
Another popup will show wherein you will be able to choose a PRC office location, date of transaction, and your preferred payment method:
After following the instructions above, a reference number will be assigned to your transaction. Take note of this reference number because you will need it when making the payment to your preferred payment option.
The available payment options are:
As of June 2018, the following payment options are no longer available:
Land Bank Online Payment is the only available option. Through this payment option, you can pay using your ATM card and GCash. PRC does state that there will be more payment options on the way:
Click on the Land Bank option above. This will complete the application process. On the left side of your screen, you will see a “Select Transaction” tab. Click on it to get your reference number. You will need your reference number to pay the P900 fee in the nearest Land Bank branch.
You can check if your payment went through on the same page. Remember to keep a copy of your receipt from the Land Bank transaction as proof of your payment.
After payment, you will need to proceed to the PRC office you’ve chosen on the date stated in your application:
After making the payment, you should return to your PRC-online account to check payment has been processed. You can do this by going to the Existing Transactions tab next to your Profile tab when logged in.
This is also where you can access your application form for printing:
You can then print this file and bring it to the PRC office with the other requirements.
1. Original and Photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR) with:
2. Original and Photocopies of Authenticated Birth Certificate (NSO)/ PSA Marriage Contract for female applicants
3. Receipt of Examination Fee of 900 pesos (Paid through your selected payment option)
4. Cedula (Photocopy)
5. PRC Number (From the Information Section of the PRC Office)
Basic Education Teachers (Elementary): BSEED or its equivalent
Secondary Education Teachers(High School):
A bachelor’s degree in education or its equivalent with a major and minor and the degrees which shall be considered equivalent must have to take at least 18 units in Professional Education or a bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences with at least ten units in professional education.
Pre-school Teachers:
A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (BECED) or an equivalent degree
For Teachers in vocational and two-year technical courses:
A bachelor’s degree in the field of specialization or its equivalent
At least 18 units in professional education
1. Original and Photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR) with
(Res. 2004-200, s’04) (CHED recognition/permit to operate for graduates of new schools/programs)
2. Original and Photocopies of Authenticated Birth Certificate (NSO)
Source: Philippine Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
If you have concerns and you need help from the local PRC Offices, you may want to call them through these numbers:
NCR – [email protected]
BAGUIO – [email protected] Tel No. (074) 665-4338, 661-9105, 665-4335
BUTUAN – [email protected]
CAGAYAN DE ORO – [email protected] Tel No. (08822) 712-772
CEBU – [email protected] Tel No. (032) 2535330
DAVAO – [email protected] Tel Nos. (082) 234-0007 to 08 (082) 234-0006
GENERAL SANTOS – [email protected]
ILOILO – [email protected] Tel Nos. (033) 3292730, (033) 3292733, (033) 3293705
LEGAZPI – [email protected] Tel No. (052) 4813079
LUCENA – [email protected] Tel No. (042) 3737316
PAGADIAN – [email protected] Tel No. (062) 9250080
ROSALES PANGASINAN – [email protected] Tel No. 09065686215
SAN FERNANDO – [email protected]
TACLOBAN – [email protected] Tel Nos. (053) 3239729, (053) 8322519, (053) 8322520
TUGUEGARAO – [email protected] Tel No. (078) 3040701
If you have technical concerns with the PRC websites including resetting your password, mismatched record edit, and other related concerns, you may email them at:
[email protected]
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