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Key Facts: Islamic Studies License (STT) Exam
Saudi Islamic studies 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 Islamic studies subject test (STT).
OECD profiles describe ETEC teacher certification as separate subject-knowledge and values/practice MCQ exams.
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.
Islamic studies (التربية الإسلامية) is one of about 25 specialized STT fields listed in professional-license prep materials.
Registration is handled through the Qiyas e-services portal at e-services.etec.gov.sa.
This OpenExamPrep bank contains 100 free Islamic studies STT practice MCQs last updated 2026-07-09.
Saudi Islamic studies teachers take ETEC/Qiyas professional licensure tests—a general pedagogical MCQ exam plus a specialized Islamic studies subject-knowledge (STT) exam—after meeting Ministry eligibility. This free bank offers 100 practice questions on Qur'an, hadith, aqidah, fiqh, seerah, akhlaq, pedagogy, and assessment.
Sample Islamic Studies License (STT) Practice Questions
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1Over approximately how many years was the Qur'an revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
2Surahs revealed before the Hijrah to Madinah are generally classified as what type?
3In tafsir methodology, what does 'asbab al-nuzul' refer to?
4How many surahs does the standard Qur'an contain?
5Tafsir that relies primarily on the Qur'an, authentic Sunnah, statements of the Companions, and Arabic language is called:
6Which concept explains that a later Qur'anic ruling may supersede an earlier one while both texts remain in the mushaf?
7The Qur'an is divided into 30 equal reading sections commonly used for monthly khatm. These sections are called:
8The seven (or ten) mutawatir qira'at accepted in Sunni scholarship refer to:
9In tajwid instruction, 'makhraj' (point of articulation) primarily teaches students:
10Surah Al-Fatihah is often called Umm al-Kitab because it:
About the Islamic Studies License (STT) Exam
The Saudi Specialized Professional License Test in Islamic Studies is the ETEC/Qiyas subject-knowledge licensure examination for Islamic education teachers seeking the professional teaching license. It measures specialized content knowledge across Qur'an and tafsir, hadith sciences, aqidah (tawhid), fiqh, seerah and Islamic history, akhlaq, classroom pedagogy, and assessment aligned to Saudi Ministry Islamic curriculum expectations and teacher professional standards, 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 Islamic studies 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 Islamic studies subject-knowledge MCQ test (STT). Tests are computer-based multiple-choice exams registered through Qiyas e-services. This bank targets the Islamic studies specialization STT, not 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 Islamic studies 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 websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) - ETEC
- ETEC Individual Services (professional license registration)
- Qiyas Testing Center
- ETEC - Teacher Professional License Test
- OECD - Saudi Arabia ETEC profile (teacher certification and assessments)
- IEN - Preparation course for Islamic studies professional license
- Impact SE - Saudi Islamic Studies textbook review (curriculum structure reference)
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.
Qur'an and Tafsir
Revelation, surah classification, asbab al-nuzul, ulum al-Qur'an, tajwid, compilation, naskh, and tafsir bil-ma'thur.
Hadith Sciences
Sanad/matn, classifications, kutub al-sittah, mustalah, and teaching authenticated Sunnah.
Aqidah (Tawhid)
Pillars of iman, rububiyyah, uluhiyyah, asma wa sifat, qadar, and mainstream creed instruction.
Fiqh
Worship, taharah, salah, zakat, sawm, hajj, muamalat, and Hanbali-aligned classroom fiqh.
Seerah and Islamic History
Prophetic biography, Hijrah, khulafa rashidun, and Islamic civilization themes.
Akhlaq and Character Education
Tahdhib, truthfulness, parental kindness, teacher adab, and soul purification.
Islamic Pedagogy and Curriculum
Lesson design, differentiation, active learning, and Ministry standards alignment.
Assessment and Evaluation
Formative/authentic assessment, rubrics, and item analysis for Islamic studies.
Preparing for the Islamic Studies 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 Islamic studies 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 Islamic studies 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 Islamic studies subject-knowledge MCQ test (STT). Tests are computer-based multiple-choice exams registered through Qiyas e-services. This bank targets the Islamic studies specialization STT, not 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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Islamic Studies License (STT): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs the Saudi specialized Islamic studies professional license test?
The specialized Islamic studies licensure pathway targets teachers of Islamic education in Saudi public schools who must meet ETEC/Qiyas professional license requirements alongside Ministry eligibility rules. Confirm your category in Qiyas e-services.
Is the Islamic studies STT the same as the general pedagogical test?
No. The general pedagogical test (التربوي العام) measures shared teaching competencies for all subjects. The specialized Islamic studies STT measures subject knowledge—Qur'an, hadith, aqidah, fiqh, seerah, akhlaq, pedagogy, and assessment—in your field.
How many questions are on the live STT Islamic studies 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 Islamic-studies-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 Islamic studies topics should I study for the STT?
Review Qur'an and tafsir, hadith sciences, aqidah (tawhid), fiqh, seerah and Islamic history, akhlaq, Islamic pedagogy, and classroom assessment, plus how these apply in Saudi Islamic education classrooms. This bank distributes 100 practice items across those domains.