Registration dates announced for 2026 teacher licensing exams
Saudi Education and Training Evaluation Commission sets August-November 2026 registration and exam dates for general and subject teacher licensing tests.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Education and Training Evaluation Commission has announced registration dates for the 2026 professional licensing exams for male and female teachers, covering both the general and subject-specific tests.
2026 teacher licensing exam registration dates
Registration for men in both exams opens on August 3, 2026, while registration for women begins on August 10, 2026.
Registration for the subject-specific exam closes on October 14, 2026, while registration for the general education exam ends on November 4, 2026.
Subject-specific exams will be held from October 15 to 17, 2026, and the general education exams from November 5 to 7, 2026.
Applicants can register online via the commission's website: e-services.etec.gov.sa .
Professional license exam attempts and passing score
Candidates have up to seven attempts for each of the general and subject-specific professional licensing exams within a three-year period.
The commission stated that the minimum passing score is 50. Each professional license level for teaching jobs requires a specific minimum score in both exams, as detailed in Article 4 of the regulations.
About the professional licensing exam
The professional licensing exam measures whether candidates for teaching, including those already employed, meet the minimum required standards. It assesses essential knowledge and skills for the profession and is open to current teachers and those seeking to enter the field.
The exam consists of a general education test, covering three areas: values, responsibilities and professionalism; professional knowledge; and professional practice.
The second part is the subject-specific test, with content varying according to the candidate's specialization.
How to register for the professional licensing exam
To register for the professional licensing exam via the Education and Training Evaluation Commission website, follow these steps:
Go to the commission's website at this link.
Available exams for registration will be displayed.
Select the professional licensing exam—either general or subject-specific—and click register.
Click continue.
Agree to the instructions.
Review the guide to specializations and click next.
Choose your city and test center.
Select your preferred date and click next.
Confirm your test appointment and click next to complete registration.