1. Statutory Authority and Legal Basis
The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) is governed by Republic Act No. 7836 ("Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994"), as amended by Republic Act No. 9293 (2004). The Professional Regulatory Board for Professional Teachers (BPT), under the administrative supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), administers the examination twice every year (typically in March and September/October).
2. Dual-Track Curriculum and Percentage Weights
The examination uses distinct weighting schedules based on whether the candidate is qualifying for elementary or secondary teaching:
| Track Level | Examination Component | Statutory Weight | Core Competency Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Level | General Education (GenEd) | 40.00% (0.40) | English, Filipino, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, Information Technology. |
| Professional Education (ProfEd) | 60.00% (0.60) | Child & Adolescent Development, Facilitating Learning, Assessment of Learning, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Teaching Profession. | |
| Secondary Level | General Education (GenEd) | 20.00% (0.20) | English, Filipino, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities. |
| Professional Education (ProfEd) | 40.00% (0.40) | The Teaching Profession, Facilitating Learning, Assessment of Learning, Principles of Teaching, Educational Technology, Field Study. | |
| Field of Specialization (Major) | 40.00% (0.40) | Subject specialization (e.g., English, Mathematics, Science, Filipino, Social Studies, Values Education, MAPEH, Agriculture and Fishery Arts, TLE). |
3. Statutory Passing Criteria and Para-Teacher Eligibility
The PRC Board for Professional Teachers evaluates examinees under three statutory classifications:
- Passed (Licensed Professional Teacher): The examinee obtains a General Weighted Average of at least 75.00%, and scores 50.00% or higher in every component. The candidate qualifies for full professional teacher registration and issuance of PRC License ID.
- Para-Teacher Special Permit Eligibility: Under Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9293, candidates who fail to reach 75.00% but obtain an average rating between 70.00% and 74.99% (with no subject below 50.00%) qualify for a two-year Para-Teacher Special Permit, renewable once, to teach in designated underserved schools.
- Failed (Full Retake Required): The examinee obtains an average rating below 70.00% OR scores below the 50.00% subject floor in any component. Candidates must retake all subjects in a subsequent examination sitting.
4. Step-by-Step Calculation Examples
Example A: Secondary Level Passer
A secondary candidate scores: GenEd = 76.00%, ProfEd = 82.00%, Majorship = 80.00%.
- Compute GenEd: 76.00 × 0.20 = 15.20%.
- Compute ProfEd: 82.00 × 0.40 = 32.80%.
- Compute Majorship: 80.00 × 0.40 = 32.00%.
- Total GWA: 15.20 + 32.80 + 32.00 = 80.00%.
- Floor inspection: All scores exceed 50.00%.
- Final Outcome: PASSED (Licensed Professional Teacher).
Example B: Para-Teacher Permit Candidate (Elementary)
An elementary candidate scores: GenEd = 70.00%, ProfEd = 73.00%.
- Compute GenEd: 70.00 × 0.40 = 28.00%.
- Compute ProfEd: 73.00 × 0.60 = 43.80%.
- Total GWA: 28.00 + 43.80 = 71.80%.
- Floor inspection: Both subjects exceed 50.00%.
- Average Evaluation: 71.80% falls within the 70.00%–74.99% statutory bracket.
- Final Outcome: PARA-TEACHER ELIGIBLE under RA 9293 Section 2.
5. Common Candidate Calculation Errors
- Applying Elementary weights to Secondary scores: Using 40/60 instead of 20/40/40 distorts the final rating by excluding the 40% majorship component.
- Overlooking the 50% subject floor: Scoring 49.00% in GenEd disqualifies an examinee even with an 85.00% Majorship score.
- Assuming conditional retakes exist: Every LET re-examination requires taking all components again.
6. September 2026 Examination Calendar & Regional Testing Centers
The Professional Regulation Commission conducts the second 2026 LET cycle on September 20, 2026 across testing centers nationwide. Qualified graduates of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd), as well as non-education degree holders with 18 professional education units (Certificate in Teaching Program), sit for the single-day examination under standardized room assignments.