Expected announcement of professional license results
Thousands of teachers in Saudi Arabia are eagerly awaiting the results of the professional licensing exams. The Education and Training Evaluation Commission has set a date for sending the results to applicants. The commission announced that it will begin notifying applicants of their results directly via SMS messages sent to their registered phone numbers on Monday, allowing them to know their status (pass or fail) immediately.
In a subsequent step, the authority clarified that detailed results and official license issuance will be available through approved electronic platforms starting the following Tuesday. Candidates can access their personal accounts via the "Test Registration System" and the "Professional Licenses System" to view their detailed scores in both the general and specialized tests. Those who successfully passed the tests will also be able to print their professional license certificate.
What is the professional license for teachers in Saudi Arabia?
The professional license for teachers is a mandatory document issued by the Education and Training Evaluation Commission. It aims to ensure that those practicing the teaching profession possess the minimum competencies and skills necessary to perform their duties effectively. This system was launched as part of the strategic initiatives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which seeks to raise the quality of education and improve educational outcomes to meet international standards.
The professional licensing exam consists of two main parts: the first is the general education exam, which covers the basic skills and knowledge common to all teachers regardless of their specialization, such as learning theories, classroom management, and educational assessment. The second part is the subject-specific exam, which focuses on measuring the teacher's mastery of the concepts and knowledge specific to their teaching field.
The importance of the license and its impact on the education sector
The professional licensing system is of paramount importance on several levels. At the individual level, obtaining a license represents official recognition of a teacher's competence and is a prerequisite for practicing the profession in public and private schools, thus enhancing their career path and opportunities for advancement. At the national level, the system contributes to building a reliable database of educational competencies in the Kingdom and assists policymakers in developing targeted and effective professional development plans.
The implementation of this system is expected to improve the overall quality of the educational process, ensuring that students receive instruction from qualified teachers with the necessary pedagogical and subject-specific knowledge. It also enhances the status of the teaching profession in society and encourages continuous professional development among teachers to keep pace with the latest advancements in their field, which will positively impact the future of coming generations and support the achievement of the Kingdom's sustainable development goals.
