Teachers' Professional License – Specialized Test: English Language (1)
Your license level goes by the lower of your General and English 1 scores: 50 Practitioner, 70 Advanced, 80 Expert. We've handpicked 521 questions covering most topics on the latest syllabus, to help you push for a top score before test day!
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Unit map
- 01Formulating Learning Outcomes for Young L2 Learners7 questions
- 02Designing Language Learning Activities for Young L2 Learners14 questions
- 03Selecting and Designing Learning Resources for Young L2 Learners7 questions
- 04Preparing Learning Experiences Based on Young Learners' Culture, Abilities, Needs and Interests7 questions
- 05Selecting Teaching Methods for Young L2 Learners12 questions
- 06Teaching Language Skills and Sub-skills to Young L2 Learners18 questions
- 07Applying Linguistics in Teaching Young L2 Learners12 questions
- 08Developing and Selecting Assessment Tools for Young L2 Learners11 questions
Exam facts
Teachers' Professional License – Specialized Test: English Language (1) — Number of questions: 88 questions. Exam time: 120 minutes. Pass mark: 50%. Calculator: Not allowed. Exam fee: SAR 100 for the specialized test. Source: Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) (Last verified: 2026-10-31). Question bank: full mock exams of 88 questions in 120 minutes, like the real test with a result for every unit, plus 521 explained questions across 8 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end we compare your score with the license levels 50 (Practitioner), 70 (Advanced) and 80 (Expert), tell you how many questions you are short of the next level, and show your weakest units.
- Exam language
- English
- Number of questions
- 88 questions Source
- Exam time
- 120 minutes Source
- Pass mark
- 50% Source
- Calculator
- Not allowed Source
- Exam fee
- SAR 100 for the specialized test Source
- Registration
- The next sitting of the subject test is expected in late January 2027; the first 1448 AH sitting ran from 18 to 31 October 2026 Source
- Validity
- Five years from the date the result is announced Source
Last verified: 2026-10-31
Where other sources differ
- This is English Language (1), which ETEC's handbook aims at elementary school teachers (3 areas and 8 standards). English Language (2), for intermediate and secondary school teachers, is a separate test with its own standards and weights, and has its own page on this site.
- The Ministry of Education's guide to specialisations for teaching posts (2025) asks English teachers at elementary, intermediate and secondary level for the English Language (2) license. So check which level your profile shows when you register before you start preparing.
How to register
- Go to ETEC's e-services portal (e-services.etec.gov.sa) and open your beneficiary profile, or create an account if you do not have one.
- Register for the English specialized test during the announced registration window, and check that the level shown in your profile is (1). Your profile also shows whether your test is paper-based or digital.
- Pay the SAR 100 test fee from your profile by bank card or credit card, then check the details of your confirmed booking. You can change the date from the same profile.
- Sit the test with a valid ID and answer the questions in English.
- Check your result in your profile once it is announced; it stays valid for five years. The professional license also needs the General Educational Test, its level uses the lower of your two scores, and issuing or upgrading the license costs SAR 100.
Exam body
Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC): Official website: Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC)
Study guides
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the English (1) test and how long is it?
88 multiple-choice questions with four options, in 120 minutes (two hours), and calculators are not allowed. The mock exams on this site use the same number of questions and time, spread across the eight standards by weight.
Can I try Teacher License – English 1 questions for free?
Yes. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end we compare your score with the license levels 50 (Practitioner), 70 (Advanced) and 80 (Expert), tell you how many questions you are short of the next level, and show your weakest units. The free practice test page lists the same questions with answers and an explanation for every option. The rest of the questions and the full mock exams come with a pass from SAR 26.
What makes this Teacher License – English 1 question bank different?
Question bank: full mock exams of 88 questions in 120 minutes, like the real test with a result for every unit, plus 521 explained questions across 8 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Every question is reviewed and referenced, ready to practise on your phone. Try the free questions and read the explanations before buying full access.
What is the difference between English Language (1) and (2)?
They are separate tests. Level (1), per ETEC's handbook, is for elementary school teachers, and its eight standards follow the stages of teaching: pre-instruction 40%, instruction 48% and post-instruction 12%, all about young learners. Level (2) is for intermediate and secondary teachers and has 11 standards that add second language acquisition, TESOL theory and pragmatics. In Level (1), linguistics covers only phonetics and phonics, morphology, syntax and semantics (13.5%).
Which standards does the test cover, and how are they weighted?
Eight standards, per the test taker handbook (p. 7): writing learning outcomes 8%, designing language activities 16%, learning resources 8%, planning around learners' culture and abilities 8%, teaching methods 13.5%, teaching language skills 21%, linguistics 13.5%, and assessment tools 12%.
Who sits the English Language (1) test?
ETEC's handbook says Level (1) is for elementary school English teachers. But the Ministry of Education's guide to specialisations for teaching posts (2025) asks English teachers at all three stages for the Level (2) license. So the level that counts is the one your profile on ETEC's portal shows when you register.
What language is the test in?
The whole test is in English, and the test taker handbook and the subject standards are published in English. On this site every question is in English with an Arabic translation you can switch to.
What is the pass mark?
The minimum for a license is 50 (Practitioner Teacher), then 70 for Advanced Teacher and 80 or above for Expert Teacher, under Article 4 of the Professional License Regulations. The level uses the lower of your General Educational and specialized scores, together with your qualification and years of experience, and wrong answers carry no penalty.
When is the next test?
ETEC's page lists the latest specialized test window as 18 to 31 October 2026. The next window is expected in late January 2027, so keep an eye on the professional license page on ETEC's website and register when it opens.
How much is the test, and is it enough for the license on its own?
The specialized test costs SAR 100. It is not enough on its own: the professional license also needs the General Educational Test (SAR 100), issuing or upgrading the license costs SAR 100, and results stay valid for five years.
Is my mock exam score an official result?
No. Scores on this site are for practice only and are not an official result. This site is independent and is not affiliated with ETEC, Qiyas or any government body. They do show where you'd stand if the test were today: the full mock exam has the real question count and time, and your score is split by part of the exam so you can see where you lose points.
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Study material sample: Formulating Learning Outcomes for Young L2 Learners
Summary
This unit covers Standard 6.39.1, formulating learning outcomes for young L2 learners. It makes up about 7 of the 88 questions and belongs to the pre-instruction domain. It has two parts. The first is writing SMART outcomes at module and lesson level: the five SMART elements, observable and measurable action verbs from the revised Bloom taxonomy (2001), condition and criterion, the difference between a module outcome and a lesson outcome, and what primary-school children can realistically achieve. The second is explaining outcomes to learners in child-friendly language (I can… / We will…), displaying them at the start of the lesson, linking them to success criteria, and returning to them at the end for self-assessment. The official guide's sample items ask you to complete "At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to…" with an outcome suited to an elementary class.
What the exam focuses on
- The five SMART elements of a learning outcome: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound (indicator 6.39.1.1).
- Observable, measurable verbs such as identify, match, say and write, versus vague verbs such as know, understand and appreciate.
- The levels of the revised Bloom taxonomy (2001): remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create, and how verbs map to each level.
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- The parts of a well-formed outcome: audience, behavior, condition and degree (ABCD), for example "after the lesson, the learner will name three colors from flashcards without help".
- Module outcome (reached over several lessons) versus lesson outcome (reached in one period), and how the second builds toward the first.
- Choosing an outcome suited to elementary learners, such as listening to follow directions, and avoiding unrealistic ones such as talking with native speakers.
- Explaining outcomes to learners in short first-person statements (I can… / We will…) at the start of the lesson (indicator 6.39.1.2).
- Returning to the outcomes at the end of the lesson for self-assessment, linked to success criteria the child can understand.
Common traps
- An outcome describes what the learner will do, not what the teacher will do. "I will explain colors" is a teacher activity, not an outcome.
- Vague verbs (know, understand, appreciate, be aware of) cannot be observed or measured, so they are wrong options even when they sound reasonable.
- A broad outcome ("the learner will master English") is neither specific nor measurable. In the official sample, the answer that is NOT a feature of a good objective is broad.
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- Achievable relates to learners' ability; Realistic relates to the resources and time available. Do not mix them up.
- A module outcome is not a lesson outcome: "write a short paragraph about my family" needs several lessons and does not fit a single period.
- Showing learners an outcome in teacher jargon ("we will reach the application outcome") does not meet indicator 6.39.1.2. The wording must be simple, in "I can…" form.
- Displaying the outcome only at the start is not enough. Good practice returns to it at the end so learners can judge their own progress.
- The time frame ("by the end of the lesson") is the Time-bound element, not part of Measurable. Measurability comes from the verb and the criterion.
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What does SMART stand for in learning outcomes?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound.
Which is NOT a feature of a good objective: relevant, broad, time-bound or attainable?
Broad. A good objective is focused and clearly stated.
Why is the verb understand a poor choice for an outcome?
It cannot be observed or measured directly. Replace it with a verb such as identify, match or explain.
What are the levels of the revised Bloom taxonomy (2001)?
Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, Create.
What do the letters ABCD stand for when writing an outcome?
Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree.
What is the difference between a module outcome and a lesson outcome?
A module outcome is broader and reached over several lessons; a lesson outcome is narrower and reached in one period.
Which suits an elementary class: "listen with the purpose of following directions" or "listen and talk to native English speakers"?
The first. It is specific, measurable and realistic for this age; the second is broad and unrealistic.
What is the difference between Achievable and Realistic?
Achievable relates to learners' ability; Realistic relates to the time and resources available.
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Update log
- 2026-10-31 Published the exam facts from ETEC's page, the test taker handbook and the English Language (1) teacher standards.