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Key Facts: Primary Classroom License (STT) Exam
Saudi primary-classroom 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 primary-classroom subject test (STT).
OECD profiles describe ETEC teacher certification as separate subject-knowledge and pedagogical multiple-choice 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.
Saudi primary education spans Grades 1–6; early learning standards (SELS) guide expectations through age 8.
Registration is handled through the Qiyas e-services portal at e-services.etec.gov.sa.
This OpenExamPrep bank contains 100 free primary-classroom STT practice MCQs last updated 2026-07-09.
Saudi primary/early grades classroom teachers take ETEC/Qiyas professional licensure tests—a general pedagogical MCQ exam plus a specialized primary-classroom (STT) exam—after meeting Ministry eligibility. This free bank offers 100 practice questions on literacy, numeracy, child development, integrated subjects, pedagogy, and Saudi curriculum context.
Sample Primary Classroom License (STT) Practice Questions
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1Which component of phonological awareness involves identifying and manipulating individual sounds in spoken words?
2A Grade 1 teacher reads aloud daily while pointing to words. This practice primarily develops:
3A student can decode Arabic letters but reads word-by-word without expression. The teacher should first prioritize:
4Which strategy best supports phonemic awareness in Arabic for beginning readers?
5A Grade 2 student reads accurately but cannot retell a passage's main idea. The most appropriate next instructional focus is:
6In a balanced literacy approach for early grades, shared reading primarily helps students:
7Which activity best develops vocabulary in early Arabic literacy instruction?
8A teacher uses a word wall with high-frequency Arabic sight words. This resource mainly supports:
9Research on integrated literacy (OECD Saudi early-years reviews) recommends moving early Arabic instruction toward:
10Which early writing activity best connects sounds to print for Grade 1 students?
About the Primary Classroom License (STT) Exam
The Saudi Specialized Professional License Test for Primary/Early Grades Classroom Teachers is the ETEC/Qiyas subject-knowledge licensure examination for educators who teach integrated content across early primary grades (الصفوف الأولية). It measures specialized knowledge in early literacy and Arabic development, primary numeracy and mathematics, child development, integrated subject instruction, primary pedagogy, classroom management, assessment for young learners, and Saudi curriculum standards including SELS—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 primary/early grades classroom 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 primary-classroom subject-knowledge MCQ test (STT). 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
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 primary-classroom 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 Teacher Professional License Test (Arabic)
- ETEC Individual Services (professional license registration)
- Qiyas Testing Center
- OECD - Saudi Arabia ETEC profile (teacher certification and assessments)
- Saudi Early Learning Standards (SELS) - NAEYC
- TIMSS 2019 Saudi Arabia Encyclopedia (primary curriculum structure)
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.
Early Literacy and Arabic Language Development
Phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing for early grades.
Numeracy and Primary Mathematics
Number sense, operations, measurement, geometry, fractions, patterns, and problem solving.
Child Development and Learning
Learning theories, attention, motor skills, SEL, inclusion, gifted learners, and family partnership.
Integrated Primary Subjects
Cross-curricular science, social studies, Islamic education, health, art, PE, and STEM integration.
Primary Pedagogy and Instructional Methods
Direct, cooperative, and inquiry methods; differentiation; scaffolding; CRA; and learning centers.
Classroom Management and Learning Environment
Routines, positive behavior support, transitions, inclusion, de-escalation, and time on task.
Assessment and Differentiation
Formative assessment, running records, rubrics, diagnostics, accommodations, and authentic tasks.
Saudi Curriculum and Early Learning Standards
SELS, Vision 2030, primary structure, NAFS context, licensure pathway, and curriculum alignment.
Preparing for the Primary Classroom 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 primary-classroom 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 primary/early grades classroom 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 primary-classroom subject-knowledge MCQ test (STT). 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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Primary Classroom License (STT): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs the Saudi specialized primary-classroom professional license test?
The specialized primary-classroom licensure pathway targets teachers of integrated early primary grades (الصفوف الأولية) in Saudi public schools who must meet ETEC/Qiyas professional license requirements alongside Ministry eligibility rules. Exact role mapping can change with Ministry circulars, so confirm your category in Qiyas e-services.
Is there only one test for the professional license?
No. Saudi teacher licensure commonly requires a general pedagogical multiple-choice test (GTT) plus a specialized subject-knowledge test (STT) in your field. This practice bank focuses on the primary-classroom specialization, not the separate general pedagogical component.
How many questions are on the live STT primary-classroom 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 primary-classroom-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 topics should I study for the primary-classroom STT?
Review early literacy and Arabic development, primary numeracy and mathematics, child development theories, integrated subject teaching across Grades 1–6, primary pedagogy and classroom management, assessment for young learners, and Saudi curriculum standards including SELS. This bank distributes 100 practice items across those domains.