The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced the room assignments for the upcoming Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET) in Metro Manila. The exam is scheduled for Sunday, September 29, 2024. Metro Manila, known as the National Capital Region (NCR), consistently has the highest number of LET takers.
The LET, one of the largest licensure exams administered by the PRC and the Board of Professional Teachers (BPT), is anticipated to attract over 100,000 examinees nationwide, including both elementary and secondary level candidates.
The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) is a crucial step for aspiring educators in the Philippines. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) administers this exam twice a year, in September and March. The September 2024 LET is scheduled for Sunday, September 29, 2024. This exam will be conducted in various testing centers nationwide, including Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Palawan, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga.
Room Assignments and Testing Centers
The PRC will release the room assignments for the September 2024 LET a few weeks before the examination date. You can check your assigned school/building on the PRC official website (www.prc.gov.ph) or through notices posted at the PRC premises two to three working days before the exam.
The PRC has designated additional testing centers to accommodate the influx of examinees and to avoid unnecessary travel: Antique, Bacolod, Bayambang, Bohol, Calapan, Catanduanes, Catarman, Cauayan, Digos, Dumaguete, General Santos, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Kidapawan, Laguna, Marinduque, Masbate, Mati, Occidental Mindoro, Romblon, and Tagum.
Here's the complete list of room assignment for September 2024 LET (check back for the activation of links):
Baguio
Butuan
Cagayan de Oro
Cebu
Davao
Iloilo
Koronadal
Legazpi
Lucena
Pagadian
Palawan
Pampanga
Rosales
Tacloban
Tuguegarao
Zamboanga
Additional testing centers:
Antique
Bacolod
Bayambang
Bohol
Calapan
Catanduanes
Catarman
Cauayan
Digos
Dumaguete
General Santos
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Kidapawan
Laguna
Marinduque
Masbate
Mati
Occidental Mindoro
Romblon
Tagum
General Instructions for Examinees
The PRC has provided a set of general instructions for all LET examinees:
1. Verify Your Assignment: Check your assigned school/building at the PRC website or through notices posted at the PRC premises.
2. Punctuality: Report to your assigned school/building no later than 5:30 AM on the day of the exam. Late examinees will not be admitted.
3. Dress Code: Male examinees must wear a tucked-in white polo shirt with a collar, and decent pants or slacks. Female examinees must wear a tucked-in white blouse or shirt with a collar, and decent pants or slacks.
4. Calculators: Examinees for the secondary level with a major in mathematics may use calculators during the LET, provided they are non-programmable and have only basic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, trigonometric function, logarithm, and xy.
5. Grooming: Examinees must be well-groomed, with hair properly clipped or ponytailed.
6. Required Items: Bring your official receipt of payment for the application, a long transparent white plastic envelope for valuables, a long brown envelope, two or more pencils (No. 2), and a black ink ball pen.
7. Prohibited Items: Books, notes, review materials, programmable calculators (except for mathematics majors), smartwatches, cellular phones, earplugs, transmitters, portable computers, Bluetooth devices, bags of any kind, and other unauthorized examination aids are strictly prohibited inside the examination rooms.
8. Health Standards: Examinees and examination personnel are encouraged to observe the minimum health standards per DOH Circular No. 0324 (s. 2023) during the exam.
9. Examinee Guide: Read carefully and follow the instructions on your Notice of Admission and Examinees Guide.
Exam Coverage
The September 2024 LET covers General Education and Professional Education subjects for the elementary level. For the secondary level, it includes specialization in addition to General Education and Professional Education.
To pass the LET, examinees must obtain an average rating of not less than 75% and must have no rating lower than 50% in any of the tests.
The LET is a challenging but rewarding examination that opens doors to a fulfilling career in education. By understanding the exam format, coverage, and instructions, aspiring teachers can prepare effectively and increase their chances of success. Remember to stay updated on official announcements and room assignments through the PRC website and social media channels. Good luck to all LET examinees!
The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) in September 2024 has specific requirements for examinees regarding dress code and items to bring.
Dress Code
- Male Examinees: Tucked-in white polo shirt with a collar (without any seal, logo, or mark), decent pants or slacks. [1][2][4]
- Female Examinees: Tucked-in white blouse or shirt with a collar (without any seal, logo, or mark), decent pants or slacks. [1][2][4]
- Grooming: Examinees must be well-groomed, with hair properly clipped and/or ponytailed.
Items to Bring
- Official Receipt of Payment: Bring the official receipt of payment for the application.
- Long Transparent White Plastic Envelope: Use this to keep valuables and other allowed items.
- Long Brown Envelope: This is required for submitting exam materials.
- Pencils (No. 2): Bring two or more pencils.
- Black Ink Ball Pen: Bring a black ink ball pen for filling out forms.
- Calculator (Optional): Examinees for the secondary level with a major in mathematics may use non-programmable calculators with basic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, trigonometric function, logarithm, and xy).
Prohibited Items
- Books, Notes, Review Materials: These are strictly prohibited inside the examination rooms.
- Calculators (Except for Mathematics Majors): All kinds of calculators are prohibited for the elementary level. For the secondary level, only non-programmable calculators with basic functions are allowed for mathematics majors.
- Smartwatches, Cellular Phones, Earplugs, Transmitters, Portable Computers, Bluetooth Devices, Bags of Any Kind, and Other Unauthorized Examination Aids: These are strictly prohibited inside the examination rooms.
Additional Information
- Health Standards: Examinees and examination personnel are encouraged to observe the minimum health standards per DOH Circular No. 0324 (s. 2023) during the exam.
- Examinee Guide: Read carefully and follow the instructions on your Notice of Admission and Examinees Guide.
By adhering to these requirements, examinees can ensure a smooth and successful LET experience. It's crucial to stay updated on official announcements and instructions from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to avoid any unforeseen issues on exam day.