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Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)

The Teacher’s Board Exam, also known as the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), is a board exam
facilitated by the Board of Professional Teachers under the Professional Regulatory Commission to assess the
competency of Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education graduates.

As per R.A. 1080, individuals who passed the board exam need not take any other qualifying exams to be
eligible for the following positions:
Grade School Teacher
High School Teacher

SCOPE OF THE EXAM:

The licensure exam will cover all the important things you have learned during your four years in college. These
include the following:

For Elementary Teacher Examinees Only

General Education 20%
Professional Education
Part I – Professional Education 40%
Part II – Preschool Education / SPED / Content Courses 40%

For Secondary Teacher Examinees Only

General Education 20%
Professional Education 40%
Specialization 40%

COVERAGE OF EXAMINATION FOR 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 ata Pagsulat tungo sa Pananaliksik, Masining na
Pagpapahayag)

Mathematics (Fundamental of Math, Plane Geometry, Elementary Algebra, Statistics and Probability)

Science (Biological Science-General Biology; Physical Science -Earth Science)

Social Sciences (Philippine Government New Constitution with Human Rights; Philippine History; Economics, Taxation,
Land Reform and Cooperative; Society and Culture With Family Planning; Rizal and Other Heroes; Philosophy; Art
Appreciation/Humanities; Psychology; Information and Communication Technology)

Coverage of Examination for Professional Education (Elementary and Secondary Teachers Examinees)
Teaching Profession, Social Dimensions of Education, Field Study, Practice Teaching

Principles of Teaching, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Field Study, Practice Teaching
Facilitating Learning, Child and Adolescent Development

Assessment of Learning, Field Study, Practice Teaching

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Coverage of Part II for Elementary Teacher Examinees Only

Preschool Education
Cluster 1 – Theories, Principle and Concepts;
Introduction to Preschool Education
Characteristic of the Young Filipino
Preschool Curriculum
Introduction to Special Education
Trends and issues in Preschool Education
Cluster 2 – Content and Pedagogy
Creative Arts, Music, Drama for Young Children
Personal and Social Development (Play & Living Experiences)
Language and Numeracy
Science, Health and Nature Study
Classroom Management: Physical Environment, Temporal Environment, Interpersonal Environment
Preparation of Instructional Materials
Technology in the Preschool
Cluster 3 – Applied Courses
Observational Child Study
Assessing Behaviors of Young Children: Overview of Assessment of Young Children; Standardized Tests, Informal Tests,
Assessment System
Guidance and Counseling in Preschool Education
Organization and Management of Child Development Programs
Home Relationship
Directed Study in Preschool
Special Education
Introduction to SPED I
Introduction to SPED II
SPED Classroom Management
Organization & Administration of SPED Programs
Behavioral Management
Guidance and Counselling for Children with Special Needs
Psychology of Children with Specials Needs
Inclusive Education
Curriculum for SPED I
Curriculum for SPED II
Preparation of Instructional Materials for SPED
Physiological and Physical Knowledge Approaches
ICT and SPED
Movement, Arts and Music for Children with Special Needs
Observational Child Study I
Observational Study II
Assessment of Children with Special Needs
Individualized Educational Program
Home and Family Life of Children with Exceptionalities
Effective Communication with Professionals and Families and Research in SPED
Content Courses
English, Pedagogy, Filipino
Mathematics: Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Plane and Solid Geometry: Analytic Geometry, Problem Solving,
Pedagogy
Science (to include Health) Materials, Mixtures and Solutions Physical and Chemical Changes; Animal, Plants,
Interrelationships in the Ecosystem;
Social Studies/Social Sciences: Pedagogy
Values Education/Character Education: Pedagogy
HELE: Padagogy
MAPEH: Music, Arts, P.E.
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COVERAGE OF EXAMINATION IN THE FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS EXAMINEES ONLY
English
Remedial Instruction in English;
English for Specific Purposes
Theoretical Foundations of Language and Literature
Introduction to Linguistics
Structure of English
Introduction of 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 Teoritikal
Introduksyon sa pag-aaral ng Wika
Panimulang Linggwistika
Nilalaman
Wika
Panitikan
Metodolohiya
Pagtataya at Ebalwasyon
Kagamitang Pangturo
Biological Sciences
Biological Science I
Biological Science II
Inorganic Chemistry
Cell Biology
Ecology
Organic Chemistry
Microbiology
Genetic and Evolution
Biochemistry and Anatomy
Physiology
Physical Sciences
Introduction
Nature of Science
Chemistry
Atomic and Molecular
Chemical Bonds
Conversation of Matter and Stoichichiometry
Gases, Liquids and Solids, Acids and Bases
Solutions
Chemical Thermodynamics
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Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium

Organic and Biochemistry
Nuclear Processes
Physics
Physical Quantities and Vectors
Mechanics
Electricity
Magnetism and Electronics
Thermodynamics
Modern Physics
Light and Geometrics Optics
Earth and Space
Astronomy and Environment
Mathematics
Arithmetic & Number Theory and 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 Economic-Economic Planning and Strategies
Methods
Teaching Approaches in Secondary Social Studies
Productions 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 on the Social Sciences/Social Studies
Values Education
Foundation of Values Education
Philosophical and Ethical Foundations of VE
Socio-Cultural, Anthropological & Legal Bases of VE
Psychological Theories of Values Development
Personhood Development
Personhood Development
Dynamics of Intra and Interpersonal Relations
Psycho-Spiritual Development
Management of Behavior Problems
Transformative Education (Source of Values and Factors in Values Education)
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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/ 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
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