What to Do After Passing the LET: New LPT Next Steps 2026

Congratulations, teacher! Seeing your name on that list of LET passers is the payoff for months of review — and you have officially earned the right to add three letters after your name: LPT, Licensed Professional Teacher.

But between "I passed!" and standing in front of your own classroom, there is a sequence of steps: verification, oath, registration, and the big career question — DepEd, private school, or somewhere else entirely. Here is your complete roadmap.

Quick answer: Verify your rating on LERIS → register for oath-taking → complete initial registration (₱1,050) to get your PRC ID → then choose your path: apply for DepEd ranking (RQA), private schools, or alternative teaching careers.

Step 1: Verify Your Rating

Confirm your result through official channels:

• Official results on prc.gov.ph and major news outlets
• Verification of Rating on LERIS (online.prc.gov.ph) for your official per-subject rating

Save your verified rating. You will need it (or your Certificate of Rating) for job applications — including DepEd ranking, where your LET rating contributes to your points.

Step 2: Take Your Professional Oath

The oath is a legal prerequisite before registration. After results are released, the PRC and the Board for Professional Teachers announce oath schedules — often within weeks.

• Register via LERIS → Select Transaction → Oath
• Print your Oath Form with QR code (scanned at the ceremony)
• Face-to-face mass oaths are the norm in 2026; online and special oath options exist

Full walkthrough: PRC Oath Taking Guide 2026

Step 3: Get Your PRC ID (Initial Registration)

One thing every new passer should know: you cannot just walk into a PRC office. Everything requires an online appointment through LERIS.

The short version: LERIS → Initial Registration → book your branch and date → pay ₱1,050 (₱600 registration + ₱450 for the 3-year ID) → appear personally, sign the Roster of Registered Professionals → claim your PRC ID.

We wrote the complete step-by-step from real experience here: PRC Initial Registration 2026: How to Get Your PRC ID

Your PRC ID is your ticket to every teaching job application that follows — get this done as early as slots allow.

Step 4: Decide Your Path — DepEd, Private, or Beyond

This is the biggest decision of your first year as an LPT, and it shapes your career trajectory more than most new teachers realize. Your main options:

Path A: DepEd Public School (Teacher 1)

The most common goal — a permanent government item with Salary Grade benefits, security of tenure, and GSIS/step increments.

How it works in 2026: DepEd hiring follows DepEd Order No. 19, s. 2022 (Merit Selection Plan), DO 7, s. 2023, and DO 21, s. 2024. The process is decentralized — you apply directly to the Schools Division Office (SDO) where you want to teach, not through a central portal.

The essential flow:

• Watch for your target SDO's "Call for Applications" — divisions typically announce Teacher 1 hiring for the next school year around January, through division memoranda and their official Facebook pages
• Submit your application with the required documents: application letter, Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212, revised 2017), PRC license copy, Certificate of Rating, TOR and diploma, training certificates, and employment certificates if any
• Undergo evaluation — points are awarded for education, LET rating, experience, training, and a demonstration/interview process
• Make the RQA — applicants who score 70 points or above enter the Registry of Qualified Applicants (RQA), the official list from which schools fill vacancies
• Wait for an item — being in the RQA means you are qualified; appointment happens when a position (item) opens

Good news under DO 21, s. 2024: if you applied in a previous cycle and made the RQA but were not appointed, you can carry over your scores or update your credentials without redoing the entire process.

We are preparing a complete, dedicated DepEd Ranking guide with the full points breakdown — watch for it at DepEd Teacher 1 Ranking Guide.

Path B: Private Schools

Private schools hire year-round and often faster than DepEd. Salaries vary widely — some pay below DepEd, elite institutions pay above. Advantages: quicker entry, teaching experience that earns you points for future DepEd ranking, and exposure to different curricula. Many LPTs teach private first while waiting for an RQA item.

Path C: Beyond the Classroom

Your LPT opens doors outside traditional schools:

• International schools in the Philippines (higher pay, competitive entry)
• Teaching abroad — with experience, opportunities open in various countries
• Online teaching and tutoring — flexible, growing market
• Corporate training and instructional design
• Graduate school toward higher ed teaching or school leadership

There is no single right answer. The honest advice: pick the first role that builds toward where you want to be at 30, not just the first offer that arrives.

Step 5: Know Your License Obligations

• Renew your PRC ID every 3 years during your birth month via LERIS
• CPD units may be required for renewal — many teaching seminars and trainings count, so keep your certificates
• Details: PRC ID Renewal and CPD Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply to DepEd right after passing the LET?

You need your PRC license (or at least your Certificate of Rating and proof of registration in process) among the application requirements. Complete your oath and initial registration first, then watch for your target division's Call for Applications.

What is the RQA?

The Registry of Qualified Applicants — the official list of Teacher 1 applicants who scored 70 points or above in the division's evaluation. Schools fill vacancies from this list.

When does DepEd hiring open?

Divisions typically issue Calls for Applications around January for the following school year, but timing varies by Schools Division Office. Follow your target SDO's website and official Facebook page.

Is private school experience counted in DepEd ranking?

Yes — teaching experience earns points in the evaluation, which is one reason many LPTs teach in private schools while waiting for a DepEd item.

Do I need to retake the ranking every year if I don't get an item?

Under DO 21, s. 2024, previous RQA applicants can carry over their scores or update credentials without repeating the entire process. Confirm the mechanics with your division's current memorandum.

How much is the starting salary of a DepEd Teacher 1?

Teacher 1 follows the government Salary Grade system with step increments and benefits. We cover current figures in our upcoming Teacher Salary Philippines guide.

For Those Still on the Journey

If you are reading this before your exam — or you know someone retaking — LisensyaPrep has free gamified LET reviewers covering General Education and Professional Education. From all of us: kaya mo yan, future teacher.