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Key Facts: English License (STT) Exam

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

The licensure pathway commonly includes a general pedagogical MCQ test (GTT) and a specialized English subject test (STT).

Qiyas developed English Language Teacher Professional Standards (ELTPS, 2016) with five domains cited in peer-reviewed research.

Qiyas professional tests are computer-based multiple-choice exams with roughly two hours of answering time commonly reported.

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

The STEP test measures general English proficiency and is separate from the specialized English teacher licensure STT.

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

This OpenExamPrep bank contains 100 free English STT practice MCQs last updated 2026-07-09.

Saudi English teachers take ETEC/Qiyas professional licensure tests—a general pedagogical MCQ exam plus a specialized English subject-knowledge (STT) exam—after meeting Ministry eligibility. This free bank offers 100 practice questions on grammar, linguistics, literature, reading/writing pedagogy, SLA, and assessment.

Sample English License (STT) Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the English License (STT) exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense?
A.She has taught English for ten years.
B.She is teaching English since ten years.
C.She taught English for ten years ago.
D.She teaches English since ten years.
Explanation: Present perfect links past action to the present with 'has/have + past participle'; duration uses 'for' or 'since'.
2Choose the correct first conditional sentence.
A.If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the field trip.
B.If it rained tomorrow, we would cancel the field trip.
C.If it rains tomorrow, we would cancel the field trip.
D.If it will rain tomorrow, we cancel the field trip.
Explanation: First conditional uses simple present in the if-clause and 'will + base verb' in the main clause for real future possibilities.
3Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
A.Neither the students nor the teacher is available.
B.Neither the students nor the teacher are available.
C.Neither the students nor the teacher were available.
D.Neither the students nor the teacher have available.
Explanation: With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject; 'teacher' is singular, so 'is' is correct.
4Which sentence uses articles correctly?
A.An hour-long lesson on article use is planned.
B.A hour-long lesson on article use is planned.
C.An university lecture was informative.
D.The English is spoken worldwide.
Explanation: 'Hour' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required despite the written consonant.
5Which is the best passive transformation of 'The examiner will mark the essays tomorrow'?
A.The essays will be marked by the examiner tomorrow.
B.The essays will been marked by the examiner tomorrow.
C.The essays are marked by the examiner tomorrow.
D.The essays were being marked by the examiner tomorrow.
Explanation: Future passive = will + be + past participle; the agent may appear in a by-phrase.
6Which sentence correctly uses a modal to express past obligation?
A.Students had to submit portfolios by Friday.
B.Students must submitted portfolios by Friday.
C.Students should to submit portfolios by Friday.
D.Students can submitting portfolios by Friday.
Explanation: 'Had to' expresses past obligation; 'must' lacks a simple past form in many pedagogical frameworks.
7Which sentence contains a defining relative clause?
A.The learner who passed the licensure test celebrated.
B.My colleague, who speaks Arabic, teaches in Riyadh.
C.The textbook, which is expensive, covers grammar.
D.Mr. Ahmed, who is our principal, visited the class.
Explanation: Defining clauses identify which learner without commas; non-defining clauses add extra information and take commas.
8Which sentence maintains parallel structure?
A.The lesson aims to read, to write, and to think critically.
B.The lesson aims to read, writing, and to think critically.
C.The lesson aims reading, to write, and think critically.
D.The lesson aims to read, to write, and thinking critically.
Explanation: Parallel infinitives (to read, to write, to think) keep grammatical form consistent.
9What is the correct reported form of: 'I will prepare the rubric,' said the teacher?
A.The teacher said she would prepare the rubric.
B.The teacher said she will prepare the rubric.
C.The teacher said I would prepare the rubric.
D.The teacher said she prepares the rubric.
Explanation: Reported speech typically backshifts 'will' to 'would' and adjusts pronouns to third person.
10Which sentence correctly uses a gerund after the verb 'enjoy'?
A.Students enjoy participating in role-play activities.
B.Students enjoy to participate in role-play activities.
C.Students enjoy participate in role-play activities.
D.Students enjoy participated in role-play activities.
Explanation: 'Enjoy' is followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.

About the English License (STT) Exam

The Saudi Specialized Professional License Test in English is the ETEC/Qiyas subject-knowledge licensure examination for English language teachers seeking the professional teaching license. It measures specialized content knowledge across grammar, linguistics, literature, reading and writing pedagogy, second language acquisition, and classroom assessment aligned to Qiyas English Language Teacher Professional Standards and Saudi English curriculum expectations, alongside the separate general pedagogical licensure component. This free practice bank offers 100 multiple-choice questions for STT preparation.

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 English language teachers is administered by Qiyas under ETEC. Candidates generally must meet Ministry eligibility requirements and pass a general pedagogical MCQ test (GTT) plus a specialized English subject-knowledge MCQ test (STT). Tests are computer-based multiple-choice exams registered through Qiyas e-services. This bank targets the English specialization STT, not STEP proficiency testing or the separate GTT.

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

Older licensing documentation cited 50% on subject and pedagogical components; current prep sources often cite about 60% per component. A single fixed public pass mark for the English STT 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.

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.

18%

Grammar and Syntax

Tense, conditionals, agreement, articles, passive voice, modals, relatives, reported speech, and sentence structure.

14%

Linguistics and Phonology

Phonemes, morphology, syntax, IPA, semantics, pragmatics, discourse, and sociolinguistics.

12%

Literature and Literary Analysis

Genres, figurative language, plot, poetry, themes, narrative voice, symbolism, and criticism.

12%

Reading Pedagogy

Decoding, comprehension strategies, schema, fluency, academic vocabulary, close reading, and differentiation.

12%

Writing Pedagogy

Process writing, genre instruction, feedback, cohesion, peer review, mechanics, and digital composing.

14%

Second Language Acquisition

Input and affective filter, interlanguage, transfer, interaction, CLT, BICS/CALP, and noticing.

10%

Assessment and Evaluation

Formative/summative assessment, rubrics, validity, reliability, washback, CEFR, and diagnostics.

8%

English Pedagogy and Curriculum

Lesson planning, backward design, Saudi curriculum context, blended learning, ELTPS, UDL, and reflection.

Preparing for the English License (STT) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Older licensing documentation cited 50% on subject and pedagogical components; current prep sources often cite about 60% per component. A single fixed public pass mark for the English STT was not confirmed on the official pages reviewed for this bank. Verify the current standard in Qiyas e-services.
  • Assessment: Saudi professional licensure for English language teachers is administered by Qiyas under ETEC. Candidates generally must meet Ministry eligibility requirements and pass a general pedagogical MCQ test (GTT) plus a specialized English subject-knowledge MCQ test (STT). Tests are computer-based multiple-choice exams registered through Qiyas e-services. This bank targets the English specialization STT, not STEP proficiency testing or the separate GTT.
  • 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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English License (STT): Suggested Study Strategy

1Map your review to the Qiyas English Language Teacher Professional Standards domains—language pedagogy, curriculum design, theoretical knowledge, theoretical application, and language proficiency—then practise timed MCQs under exam conditions.
2Do not neglect the separate general pedagogical licensure component (GTT) if your eligibility requires both tests; this bank practises only the English STT specialization.
3Strengthen weak subskills systematically: if you miss phonology or SLA items, revisit those units before literature or assessment questions.
4Practise under timed conditions with roughly 1–2 minutes per item to match the pacing of Qiyas professional computerized tests.
5Connect content review to pedagogy items—know how to teach reading strategies, give formative writing feedback, and design valid classroom assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs the Saudi specialized English professional license test?

The specialized English licensure pathway targets teachers of English in Saudi public schools who must meet ETEC/Qiyas professional license requirements alongside Ministry eligibility rules. Prep providers also reference English Level 1 and Level 2 specialized tests; confirm your category in Qiyas e-services.

Is the English STT the same as the STEP proficiency test?

No. STEP assesses English language proficiency for admissions, placement, and employment screening. The specialized English STT is a subject-knowledge and pedagogy licensure exam for qualified teachers seeking the professional license, alongside the separate general pedagogical component.

How many questions are on the live STT English exam?

Public prep materials for specialized teacher tests often describe roughly 60–88 items in a timed computerized session. ETEC does not always publish one fixed count on the main pages reviewed for this bank. This free practice set has 100 English-focused MCQs.

What is the passing score and exam fee?

Older documentation cited 50% on subject and pedagogical components; current prep sources often cite about 60% per component and about 100 SAR per test. 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 before registering.

What English topics should I study for the STT?

Review grammar and syntax, linguistics, literature, reading and writing pedagogy, second language acquisition theory, and classroom assessment, plus how these apply in Saudi English classrooms. This bank distributes 100 practice items across those domains using the Qiyas ELTPS framework as a blueprint anchor.