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Key Facts: PRC Social Worker Exam
5 subjects
each weighted 20% and containing 100 scored items
PRC Enhanced Tables of Specifications and 2026 Exam Program
3 days
duration of the written board examination
PRC Social Worker Exam Program
70%
minimum general average required to pass the exam
RA 4373 / Board Guidelines
50%
minimum rating required in any single subject to avoid failing
RA 4373 / Board Guidelines
1,000 hrs
minimum supervised field instruction required to sit for the exam
RA 10847 amending RA 4373
76.02%
recent passing rate in the September 2025 board exam
PRC Official Results
The SWLE is a 3-day, 500-item board exam covering five equally weighted subjects, with a required 70% general average and a 50% minimum in every subject. Candidates apply online through PRC LERIS.
Sample PRC Social Worker Practice Questions
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1According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary developmental crisis faced by individuals during adolescence (ages 12 to 18)?
2A child in Jean Piaget's preoperational stage of cognitive development insists that a teddy bear is crying and feels lonely because it was left in the dark. Which cognitive characteristic is this child exhibiting?
3In Sigmund Freud's psychosexual stages of development, during which stage does the child experience the Oedipus or Electra complex, resulting in identification with the same-sex parent?
4Under Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development, an individual who makes moral decisions based on self-chosen ethical principles that place human rights above written laws operates at which level?
5In Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, the relationship between a child's home (parents) and their school (teachers) represents which system level?
6Which of the following describes the highest level of need in Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, representing the realization of a person's full potential and self-fulfillment?
7In classical conditioning experiments by Ivan Pavlov, when a bell is rung repeatedly prior to presenting food until the bell alone elicits salivation, the bell becomes the:
8According to Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory, the belief in one's own capability to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations is known as:
9In operant conditioning (B.F. Skinner), taking away an unpleasant stimulus (such as a loud noise or chores) in order to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior is called:
10In family systems theory, the mechanism by which a family system attempts to maintain internal stability and resist structural changes in response to external stress is known as:
About the PRC Social Worker Exam
The PRC Licensure Examination for Social Workers is the official licensing exam for social workers in the Philippines, regulated by RA 4373 as amended by RA 10847. The current examination has five equally weighted subjects and 500 scored items over three days. Candidates must earn a general average of at least 70% with no subject score lower than 50%.
Exam sponsor: Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Five written subjects, each weighted 20%: Human Behavior and Social Environment; Social Welfare Policies, Programs, and Services; Social Work Practice I with Field Instruction I; Social Work Methods II (Working with Groups); and Social Work Practice III with Field Instruction III (Communities).
Time Limit
20 testing hours over 3 days (4 hours per subject)
Passing Score
General average of at least 70% with no subject rating below 50% (RA 4373 Section 14, unamended by RA 10847)
Reported exam pass rate: 76.02% for September 2025. PRC announced that 7,334 out of 9,647 examinees passed the September 2025 regular Licensure Examination for Social Workers. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Human Behavior and Social Environment
The person-in-environment configuration, biological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual developmental stages, personality theories, Filipino family structures, gender issues, and social processes in groups and communities.
Social Welfare Policies, Programs, and Services
History, philosophy, values, and ethics of social work, the Philippine Social Work Code of Ethics and Ethical Standards (2023), social welfare administration, research methodology, social policy formulation, and key social security/social welfare programs.
Social Work Practice I with Field Instruction I
Practice with individuals and families, including assessment, helping relationships, intervention, documentation, supervision, and field application.
Social Work Methods II (Working with Groups)
Group-work foundations, group formation and development, program media, mutual aid, implementation, evaluation, and termination.
Social Work Practice III with Field Instruction III (Communities)
Community practice and field instruction, including integration, social preparation, organization, mobilization, leadership, networking, evaluation, and phase-out.
Preparing for the PRC Social Worker Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: General average of at least 70% with no subject rating below 50% (RA 4373 Section 14, unamended by RA 10847)
- Assessment: Five written subjects, each weighted 20%: Human Behavior and Social Environment; Social Welfare Policies, Programs, and Services; Social Work Practice I with Field Instruction I; Social Work Methods II (Working with Groups); and Social Work Practice III with Field Instruction III (Communities).
- Time limit: 20 testing hours over 3 days (4 hours per subject)
- Exam / certification fees: PHP 900.00 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official scope of the PRC Social Worker Board Exam?
The current exam has five subjects across three days, each weighted 20%: Human Behavior and Social Environment; Social Welfare Policies, Programs, and Services; Social Work Practice I with Field Instruction I; Social Work Methods II (Working with Groups); and Social Work Practice III with Field Instruction III (Communities).
What is the passing score for the Social Worker Licensure Examination?
To pass, you must obtain a general average rating of at least 70%, with no rating falling below 50% in any subject.
Which laws govern the practice of Social Work in the Philippines?
The social work profession is regulated by Republic Act No. 4373 (passed in 1965), which was amended by Republic Act No. 10847 in 2016 to upgrade the qualifications, registration, and licensure of social workers.
What are the eligibility requirements for the SWLE?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) or a master's degree in social work degree, have completed 1,000 hours of supervised field instruction, be a Filipino citizen (or qualify under reciprocity), and submit standard clearances (NBI, birth certificate, etc.).
How often is the Board Exam for Social Workers held?
The examination is typically administered once a year, usually in September, by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in various testing centers nationwide.
What is the required field instruction hour requirement?
Candidates must have completed at least 1,000 hours of supervised field instruction in social work agencies or communities as part of their BSSW curriculum, which must be signed by the Agency Field Supervisor (or the Faculty Supervisor if the agency supervisor is unavailable or unlicensed) and further certified by the Field Instruction Coordinator or Head of the Social Work Program, who must hold an updated PRC Professional Identification Card (Board Resolution No. 03, s. 2022).