How to Become a Teacher in the Philippines or Abroad

CAREER PATH · WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE?

Teach and guide learners in schools, online or in training centres. Teaching in Philippine schools is a licensed profession.

Jobs: Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT) · Teaching Assistant · Online Tutor / ESL Teacher · Corporate Trainer

Pick the situation that fits you. Steps marked FI you can do with Filipino Institute. Steps marked Outside FI are done at a college, TESDA or PRC.

I'm still in school (under 18)

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FI · K–12FI Online K–12 (Senior High)Self-Paced from ₱51,480/yr · Live Online available
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Outside FISenior High: HUMSS strandGood preparation for Education
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Outside FICollege: BEEd or BSEd – 4 yearsQualifies you for the LET
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FI · PRC ReviewProfessional Teachers (LET) ReviewSelf-Paced from ₱3,990
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Outside FIPass the PRC LETYou become a Licensed Professional Teacher

I want to start without a licence

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FI · Professional DiplomaTeaching Assistant720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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FI · Professional DiplomaOnline Teaching & Facilitation720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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FI · Professional DiplomaEarly Childhood Education Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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FI · My FIBuild your CV in My FIYour finished FI courses show as verified
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GoalApply as Teaching Assistant or Online Tutor

I have a degree in another field

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Outside FIComplete the professional education units PRC requiresAt a CHED-recognised school
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FI · PRC ReviewProfessional Teachers (LET) ReviewSelf-Paced ₱3,990 · Plus ₱5,990 · Group Live ₱8,500 · VIP ₱17,000
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Outside FIPass the PRC LET

I want to train adults

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FI · Professional DiplomaTraining & Development720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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FI · Professional DiplomaInstructional Design720 learning hours · from ₱8,500

Licence and requirements

To teach in DepEd and most private schools you need to pass the PRC Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). You qualify with an education degree (BEEd/BSEd), or another degree plus the professional education units PRC requires – check PRC's current rules before you apply. Teaching assistant, tutoring and training roles do not need a licence.

FI Professional Diplomas and Certifications are skills-training credentials from Filipino Institute. They are not TESDA National Certificates, CHED degrees or PRC licences.

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