In the Philippines, the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET) is the board exam required for anyone who wants to practice teaching as a profession. While the Civil Service Exam (CSE) is for general government work, the LET is specifically for the education sector.
1. Who Must Take the LET?
Under Republic Act No. 7836 (The Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994), you must pass the LET if you want to teach in:
- Public Schools: DepEd requires a license for all permanent teacher positions (Teacher I, II, III).
- Private Schools: Most accredited private schools require a license for their regular faculty.
September 2025 LET Results
21,967 elementary teachers out of 43,035 examinees (51.04%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT).
57,729 secondary teachers out of 79,493 examinees (72.62%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT).
FAQs
Eligibility Requirements
To be allowed to take the exam, your educational background must match the level you intend to teach:
For Secondary Teachers: Must be a graduate of a Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) or a Bachelor’s degree in a specific subject (like English, Math, or Science) plus at least 18 units of Professional Education.
For Elementary Teachers: Must be a graduate of a Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) or its equivalent.
The Exam Structure?
The exam is divided into different segments depending on the level:
| Elementary | General Education (GenEd) and Professional Education (ProfEd) |
| Secondary | GenEd, ProfEd, and Specialization (your Major) |
Passing the LET vs. The Civil Service Exam
This is a very important distinction in the Philippines:
No Need for CSE: You do not need to take the Civil Service Exam if you have already passed the LET. Your teacher’s license is enough to qualify you for other non-teaching government positions (like an Administrative Officer or Clerk), provided you meet the other job requirements.
RA 1080 (Bar/Board Eligibility): If you pass the LET and receive your PRC license, you are automatically considered civil service eligible.
Why is the LET Important?
Legal License to Practice: It is illegal to practice teaching in the Philippines as a “Professional Teacher” without a valid Certificate of Registration from the PRC.
Salary and Promotion: In the Department of Education (DepEd), your salary grade and your ability to be promoted to Master Teacher or Principal depend entirely on your license and your LET performance.
Professional Status: Passing the LET officially grants you the title of LPT (Licensed Professional Teacher).
Are you currently a graduate of an education program, or are you looking to take the 18 units of Professional Education to qualify for the next exam?