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Key Facts: General Educational License Exam

Saudi teacher licensure is administered by the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) under ETEC.

The licensure pathway commonly includes a general pedagogical MCQ test and a specialized subject MCQ test.

The general pedagogical test is commonly described at about 88 multiple-choice items in roughly two hours.

Prep sources often cite about 50–60% as a minimum pass threshold and about 100 SAR per test component, but confirm live rules in Qiyas e-services.

Registration is handled through the Qiyas e-services portal at e-services.etec.gov.sa.

ETEC also runs national school assessments such as NAFS that teachers should understand in policy context.

Saudi teacher professional standards are organised into values/responsibilities, professional knowledge, and professional practice domains.

This OpenExamPrep bank contains 100 free general-pedagogy practice MCQs last updated 2026-07-09.

Saudi teachers take ETEC/Qiyas professional licensure tests—a general pedagogical MCQ exam (about 88 items commonly reported) plus a specialized subject MCQ exam—after meeting Ministry eligibility. This free bank offers 100 practice questions on values, pedagogy, assessment, classroom practice, and Saudi education policy.

Sample General Educational License Practice Questions

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1A Saudi teacher notices a student mocking another pupil's accent during group work. Which response best reflects professional values emphasised in Saudi teacher standards?
A.Address the behaviour promptly, reaffirm respect for diversity, and restore a safe learning climate
B.Ignore the incident to avoid interrupting the lesson
C.Publicly shame the offending student at assembly
D.Send both students home without investigation
Explanation: Saudi professional standards expect teachers to uphold Islamic ethics of respect, protect learner dignity, and intervene when behaviour undermines inclusion. Prompt, proportionate correction aligned with school policy supports both accountability and a safe classroom.
2Which teacher action BEST demonstrates commitment to moderate Islamic values in a Saudi public school?
A.Model fairness, honesty, and compassion while teaching within national curriculum guidelines
B.Use the classroom to promote personal political opinions
C.Refuse to apply Ministry behaviour policies
D.Share confidential student information with neighbours
Explanation: Moderate Islamic values in Saudi teacher standards combine faith-based ethics with professional conduct: justice, mercy, and integrity applied through lawful educational practice rather than partisan or private agendas.
3During National Day activities, a teacher is asked to strengthen students' national identity. The most appropriate approach is to:
A.Connect curriculum learning to Saudi heritage, Vision 2030 goals, and civic responsibility
B.Skip the activity because it is not examined
C.Treat national identity as separate from all subject content
D.Discourage discussion of Saudi history to save time
Explanation: Saudi standards link identity building with meaningful learning across subjects. Teachers reinforce belonging by integrating national values, history, and future aspirations into purposeful classroom experiences.
4A colleague asks a teacher to falsify attendance records before an ETEC school visit. The teacher should:
A.Refuse, report through proper channels, and maintain accurate records
B.Comply to protect the colleague
C.Alter only a few records to reduce risk
D.Delay reporting until after the visit
Explanation: Professional ethics and Saudi regulations require honesty in official documentation. Teachers must resist fraud, follow whistleblowing procedures, and protect data integrity even under peer pressure.
5Which scenario BEST illustrates a teacher upholding student dignity?
A.Correcting a mistake privately while encouraging the student to try again
B.Posting photos of failed tests on the classroom door
C.Comparing low achievers loudly with top students daily
D.Ignoring bullying because the victim is quiet
Explanation: Dignity-centred practice protects learners from humiliation and builds motivation. Saudi standards expect respectful feedback that separates behaviour or performance from personal worth.
6A teacher receives a gift from a parent before report cards are issued. According to professional ethics, the teacher should:
A.Decline or disclose the gift per school policy to avoid conflict of interest
B.Accept it silently if it is small
C.Give higher grades in return
D.Ask other parents for similar gifts
Explanation: Gifts around evaluation periods create perceived bias. Saudi professional ethics require transparency, refusal when appropriate, and strict separation between personal benefit and fair assessment.
7When teaching about cultural diversity within Saudi society, a teacher should emphasise:
A.Mutual respect, shared national values, and appreciation of lawful cultural differences
B.That only one regional culture is valid
C.That diversity topics are outside school scope
D.Stereotypes to simplify discussion
Explanation: Standards call for celebrating national identity while respecting lawful diversity. Teachers counter prejudice with accurate information and inclusive dialogue aligned with Islamic ethics of justice and kindness.
8A teacher disagrees with a new Ministry circular on homework limits. The most professional response is to:
A.Implement the policy while raising concerns through proper administrative channels
B.Openly tell students the Ministry is wrong
C.Ignore the circular in their class only
D.Encourage parents to protest on social media
Explanation: Professional responsibility includes lawful implementation of official policy coupled with constructive feedback through hierarchy or professional associations, not undermining authority in front of learners.
9A parent emails at midnight demanding an immediate reply about a minor homework question. The teacher's BEST professional response is to:
A.Reply during agreed working hours using courteous school communication channels
B.Answer instantly every night to appear dedicated
C.Ignore all parent contact permanently
D.Share the parent's phone number with other families
Explanation: Professional interaction sets healthy boundaries while remaining responsive. Saudi expectations include respectful partnership with parents through official channels and reasonable response times.
10During a faculty meeting, a teacher hears inaccurate rumours about a colleague's performance. The professional action is to:
A.Avoid spreading rumours and address concerns only with evidence through proper leadership channels
B.Repeat the rumour to warn others
C.Confront the colleague angrily in the staff room
D.Post anonymously on social media
Explanation: Collegiate professionalism requires confidentiality, evidence-based concern, and respect for due process rather than gossip that harms workplace culture.

About the General Educational License Exam

The Saudi General Educational Professional License Test is the general pedagogical Qiyas/ETEC licensure examination that all teachers must pass alongside their specialized subject test. It measures shared professional standards in values and ethics, professional responsibilities, continuous development, linguistic and quantitative foundations, learner knowledge, teaching methods, lesson planning, classroom management, assessment, and Saudi education policy. This free practice bank offers 100 multiple-choice questions covering topics from commonly cited general-test domains used in prep materials and Saudi teacher professional standards.

Exam sponsor: National Center for Assessment (Qiyas), under the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Saudi professional licensure for teachers is administered by Qiyas under ETEC. Candidates generally must meet Ministry eligibility requirements and pass the general pedagogical MCQ test plus a specialized MCQ test in their teaching field. Tests are computer-based multiple-choice exams registered through Qiyas e-services.

Time Limit

Commonly about two hours of answering time for Qiyas professional tests, plus early arrival for identity verification; confirm the duration shown for your registered session.

Passing Score

Prep sources commonly cite about 50–60% for basic licensure on each required component, with higher bands sometimes cited for advanced career levels on the general test. A single fixed public pass mark was not confirmed on the official pages reviewed for this bank. Verify the current standard in Qiyas e-services.

Exam / Certification Fees

Commonly reported at about 100 SAR per licensure test component, with higher fees sometimes cited for repeat attempts. Confirm the current fee in the Qiyas e-services portal before payment.

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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.

8%

Professional Values, Islamic Ethics, and Identity

Islamic values, national identity, diversity, dignity, integrity, conflict of interest, and policy compliance.

8%

Professional Responsibilities and Community Interaction

Parent partnership, collegial ethics, safeguarding, records compliance, and community engagement.

5%

Continuous Professional Development

Development plans, reflective practice, PLCs, research-informed CPD, and career pathways.

10%

Linguistic and Quantitative Foundations

Arabic grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, inference, and basic numeracy/data items.

12%

Learner Development and Learning Theories

Major theorists, cognitive load, inclusion, learning difficulties, gifted education, and metacognition.

14%

Teaching Methods and Instructional Strategies

Direct, cooperative, inquiry, flipped, differentiated, deductive/inductive, PBL, ELL, and technology integration.

10%

Lesson Planning and Implementation

SMART objectives, lesson structure, pacing, CRA, closure, reteaching, and continuity planning.

8%

Classroom Management and Learning Environment

Proactive management, PBS, de-escalation, inclusion, seating, and time-on-task.

14%

Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation

Assessment types, rubrics, validity/reliability, feedback, self/peer assessment, and item analysis.

11%

Saudi Education Policy and ETEC Framework

ETEC/Qiyas, licensure structure, Vision 2030, NAFS, curriculum fidelity, registration, and renewal.

Preparing for the General Educational License Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Prep sources commonly cite about 50–60% for basic licensure on each required component, with higher bands sometimes cited for advanced career levels on the general test. A single fixed public pass mark was not confirmed on the official pages reviewed for this bank. Verify the current standard in Qiyas e-services.
  • Assessment: Saudi professional licensure for teachers is administered by Qiyas under ETEC. Candidates generally must meet Ministry eligibility requirements and pass the general pedagogical MCQ test plus a specialized MCQ test in their teaching field. Tests are computer-based multiple-choice exams registered through Qiyas e-services.
  • Time limit: Commonly about two hours of answering time for Qiyas professional tests, plus early arrival for identity verification; confirm the duration shown for your registered session.
  • Exam / certification fees: Commonly reported at about 100 SAR per licensure test component, with higher fees sometimes cited for repeat attempts. Confirm the current fee in the Qiyas e-services portal before payment. Official sources

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General Educational License: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study the three main Saudi teacher-standard domains cited in prep materials—professional values and responsibilities (about 21%), professional knowledge (about 40%), and professional practice (about 39%)—then practise scenario questions asking for the best professional action.
2Do not neglect the separate specialized licensure test in your subject; this bank practises only the general pedagogical component.
3Review major learning theorists (Piaget, Vygotsky, Bloom, Maslow), assessment types, and classroom management models because they appear frequently in general-test items.
4Practise under timed conditions with roughly 1–1.5 minutes per item to match the pacing of an 88-question, two-hour Qiyas session.
5After each practice set, analyse errors by domain—values, learner knowledge, methods, assessment, or policy—rather than rereading random notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must take the Saudi general educational professional license test?

The general pedagogical test (التربوي العام) is required for teachers and education graduates seeking the Saudi professional teaching license, regardless of subject specialization. Candidates also sit a separate specialized test in their field. Confirm your eligibility category in Qiyas e-services.

How is this test different from the specialized license test?

The general test measures shared pedagogical competencies—values, learner knowledge, methods, planning, management, and assessment—while the specialized test measures subject-matter knowledge in your teaching field. Both are commonly required for full licensure.

How many questions are on the live general test?

Prep materials commonly describe about 88 multiple-choice items in a timed computerized session for the general pedagogical component. ETEC does not always publish one fixed count on the main pages reviewed for this bank. This free practice set has 100 general-pedagogy MCQs.

What is the passing score and exam fee?

Prep sources commonly cite about 50–60% for basic licensure and about 100 SAR per test component, with higher score bands sometimes cited for advanced career levels. These figures were not confirmed as a single stable public table on the official Qiyas pages reviewed for this bank. Always verify current rules in Qiyas e-services.

How do I register for the test?

Register through the Qiyas e-services portal (e-services.etec.gov.sa), select the professional license tests you are eligible for, upload required documents, choose a centre and date, and pay the listed fee. Arrive early on test day with your admission details and identification.