TL;DR: The LET requires a BEEd or BSEd (with a teaching major for Secondary level), or a non-education bachelor's degree plus roughly 18 units of Professional Education for Secondary level. Applications are filed through PRC's LERIS system with a ₱900 fee, a Transcript of Records carrying a Special Order number, and a PSA birth certificate as the core documents; repeaters skip the marriage contract if already on file. The LET runs twice a year, and PRC's 2026 schedule lists March 15 (applications ran December 3, 2025 to February 3, 2026) and September 20 (applications run May 22 to July 23, 2026), with deadlines strictly enforced outside narrow exceptions.
If you are getting ready to file your LET application, the requirements split into three things you need to get right: proving you are eligible in the first place, assembling the exact document list PRC asks for (which differs slightly for first-timers versus repeaters), and hitting the LERIS filing window before it closes. This guide walks through all three, plus the ₱900 exam fee and the 2026 schedule pattern, so you are not scrambling at the PRC office with missing paperwork. For the fuller path into teaching, including the degree track and DepEd hiring, see our guide on how to become a teacher in the Philippines; for the exam content and study plan once you're registered, see our complete LET guide and how to pass the LET on your first try.
Who Is Eligible to Take the LET?
You need a bachelor's degree to sit the Licensure Examination for Teachers, and which degree you hold determines which level you qualify for. A Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) qualifies you for the Elementary level. A Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) with a declared teaching major (English, Math, Science, Filipino, and others) qualifies you for the Secondary level in that major.
Graduates of non-education bachelor's degrees are not automatically excluded. They can qualify for the Secondary level LET in a field matching their degree (a BS Biology graduate for Secondary Science, for example) by completing additional Professional Education coursework, commonly cited at 18 units, through a Certificate or Teacher Certification Program at a CHED-recognized school.
On top of the degree requirement, PRC's general qualifications for board exam applicants apply:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Filipino, or a foreign national with a qualifying reciprocity agreement |
| Age | At least 18 years old |
| Character | Good moral character |
| Legal standing | No final conviction by a court involving moral turpitude |
| Educational attainment | BEEd, BSEd with major, or non-education degree plus required ProfEd units |
Disclaimer: the exact non-education unit requirement has been adjusted by PRC before (it suspended an additional unit rule ahead of the March 2024 administration while reviewing curricula), so confirm the current requirement with PRC or CHED before enrolling in a certificate program.
What Documents Do First-Time LET Applicants Need?
First-time applicants ("first-timers" in PRC's LERIS terminology) file a core document set through LERIS and then present originals at their scheduled PRC appointment:
- Transcript of Records (TOR), original and photocopy, bearing the Special Order (SO) number, graduation date, school seal, a scanned picture, and the notation "For Board Examination Purposes Only"
- PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority) birth certificate, original and photocopies
- PSA marriage certificate, for female applicants whose registered name has changed
- Recent 2x2 ID photos, per PRC's current photo specification
- Valid government-issued ID
- Application fee of ₱900, paid through LERIS
Your Professional Regulatory Board (Board for Professional Teachers) may request additional profession-specific documents beyond this core list depending on the specific cycle's announcement, so check your LERIS application screen and confirmed appointment slip for anything specific to your case.
Disclaimer: document specifications (photo format, TOR annotations) are set by PRC and can be revised. Verify the current checklist in your LERIS account before your appointment.
What's Different for LET Repeaters?
If you have taken and did not pass the LET before, you file as a repeater rather than a first-timer.
| First-Timer | Repeater | |
|---|---|---|
| LERIS examinee type | First-timer | Repeater |
| Transcript of Records | Required | Required |
| PSA birth certificate | Required | Required |
| Marriage contract (if applicable) | Required, if not previously on file | Generally not required again if already on file |
| Prior exam details | Not applicable | Application number and exam date from previous attempt entered in LERIS |
| Application fee | ₱900 | ₱900 |
The main practical difference is that repeaters rely more on records already in PRC's system: your prior TOR and civil documents are frequently still on file, so the office may not ask you to resubmit everything from scratch. What you do need to enter accurately is your previous application number and exam date so LERIS can link your new application to your exam history. Some professions require a completed refresher course after a set number of failed attempts before a repeat application is accepted; whether this applies to LET specifically should be confirmed directly with the Board for Professional Teachers, since refresher-course triggers are set board by board.
How Much Does It Cost to Apply for the LET?
PRC's published LET application fee is ₱900, paid when you file through LERIS. This fee is for the exam application itself; it does not cover:
- Transcript of Records issuance and authentication fees charged by your school
- NBI clearance, if required
- Documentary stamps (commonly cited at ₱30 each) for certain transactions
- Review materials or review center enrollment
Budget separately for these; the ₱900 figure only reserves your exam slot once your documents are verified and accepted.
Disclaimer: exam fees are set by PRC and subject to change by resolution. Confirm the current amount in your LERIS transaction summary before paying.
How Do I File My LET Application Through LERIS?
- Log in to LERIS at online.prc.gov.ph, or create an account if you don't already have one.
- Select the Licensure Examination transaction type, choose the Board for Professional Teachers, and specify Elementary or Secondary level (and your major, for Secondary).
- Enter your examinee type — First-timer or Repeater — and fill in the required fields, including your prior application number and exam date if you are a repeater.
- Upload or prepare your documents (TOR, PSA birth certificate, marriage certificate if applicable) for submission or in-person presentation, depending on the current LERIS workflow for your board.
- Pay the ₱900 application fee through LERIS's accepted payment channels.
- Book and confirm your appointment, then download your Notice of Admission (NOA) once your application is processed and approved.
Applications are filed strictly within the posted window for each administration; PRC's governing resolution on filing deadlines states that no applications are accepted after the cutoff except for justifiable cases, and any request to extend the deadline must reach the PRC Licensure Office at least 15 days before the scheduled deadline. Filing early gives you room to fix a rejected or incomplete document before the window closes.
When Is the LET Given in 2026?
The LET is administered twice a year, typically in March and September. PRC's published 2026 schedule lists:
| Administration | Exam Date | Application Period | Target Result Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| First (2026) | March 15, 2026 (Sunday) | December 3, 2025 – February 3, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Second (2026) | September 20, 2026 (Sunday) | May 22 – July 23, 2026 | November 27, 2026 |
The exam is administered simultaneously across PRC testing centers nationwide. Because filing windows run for roughly two months and close on a fixed date, mark your calendar as soon as one administration's schedule is confirmed rather than waiting for a reminder.
Disclaimer: exam dates, application windows, and result release targets are set by PRC resolution and occasionally shift. Verify the current schedule directly on prc.gov.ph before filing.
What Should First-Timers Prepare Before Applying?
- Request your TOR early. Schools can take days to weeks to issue a Transcript of Records with the correct Special Order annotation, especially during peak request periods right after an application window opens.
- Check your PSA birth certificate for errors. A mismatched name or date of birth between your PSA record and your school records is a common cause of delay; correct it well before the filing window opens if you spot an issue.
- Confirm your specialization eligibility if you're a non-education graduate. Verify your ProfEd unit completion with PRC or your certificate-program school before filing, since the requirement has changed administration to administration.
- File in the first half of the application window, not the last week. A rejected or incomplete submission needs time to fix, and PRC's deadline enforcement leaves little room for late corrections.
- If you're a repeater, have your previous application number ready. You'll need it to file correctly as a repeater rather than starting over as a first-timer.
Deciding Where to Review Before Your LET Attempt
Passing rates vary meaningfully by preparation, not just by school of origin. If you're weighing review options ahead of your filing, our roundup of the best LET review centers breaks down programs by focus area (Elementary vs. Secondary, general education vs. specialization-heavy review), and our guide on how to pass the LET on your first try covers study strategy once your application is filed. For the full range of PRC board exam document checklists across professions, see our PRC board exam requirements guide.
Ready to find the right school? Browse schools or compare BEEd/BSEd programs and LET passing rates across hundreds of Philippine schools on SchoolFinderPH.
Sources
- PRC — Schedule of Licensure Examinations for the Year 2026
- PRC — Extending the Deadline for the Filing of Applications
- TeachPinas — Updated LET Requirements and Schedule (September 2026)
- Manila Bulletin — PRC Suspends Unit Requirement for Graduates of Non-Education Courses in March 2024 LEPT
- PRC Board — LET Majorship Guide for Non-Education Bachelor's Degree Holders
- SchoolFinderPH — How to Become a Teacher in the Philippines
- SchoolFinderPH — Complete Guide to the LET 2026
