Updated October 19, 2026. The Speech-Language Pathologists Licensure Examination is a computer-based licensure examination (CBLE) given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Professional Regulatory Board of Speech-Language Pathology. The next exam is on November 29 and 30, 2026, and the deadline for filing applications is October 20, 2026. PRC targets the release of results on December 3, 2026. This guide covers the 2026 schedule, who can take the exam, PRC requirements and fees, the exam coverage, the passing rule and how to apply through LERIS.
Speech-Language Pathologist Board Exam 2026 Schedule
| Detail | November 2026 Speech-Language Pathologists CBLE |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Computer-based licensure examination (CBLE) |
| Exam dates | November 29 and 30, 2026 (Sunday and Monday) |
| Application opening | August 24, 2026 |
| Filing deadline | October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Testing centers | NCR, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena and Pampanga |
| Target results release | December 3, 2026 (Thursday) |
Source: PRC 2026 schedule of licensure examinations (Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025). The filing deadline is October 20, 2026, so complete your LERIS application and document submission on or before that date. PRC says no applications are accepted after the deadline except in the justifiable cases listed in Commission Resolution No. 2092, s. 2025. For the May 2026 exam, PRC Resolution No. 2172, s. 2026 removed Pampanga, Lucena, Cagayan de Oro and Davao as testing centers, so that exam was held only in NCR and Cebu. The November 2026 listing still shows all six centers, but check PRC’s schedule page and your Notice of Admission for any change. A few days before the exam, check your room and building assignment on PRC’s Room Assignment page.
Who Can Take the Exam
Under Section 13 of Republic Act No. 11249, the Speech Language Pathology Act, an applicant must be, at the time of filing:
- A citizen of the Philippines, or of a foreign country that observes reciprocity with the Philippines for the practice of speech language pathology
- Of good moral character
- Not convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude
- A graduate of a bachelor’s degree in speech language pathology from a school, college or university in the Philippines or abroad that is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Section 15 of the law allowed qualified practitioners to register without examination only if they applied within one year after the implementing rules took effect. That window has closed, so new graduates need to pass the licensure exam to register.
PRC Requirements for Speech-Language Pathologists
PRC’s list of requirements for Speech-Language Pathologists asks first-time takers for:
- Notarized application form
- Birth certificate from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
- PSA marriage certificate or contract (for married female applicants)
- College diploma and Transcript of Records (original or authenticated), with scanned picture and the remark “For Board Examination Purposes”
- Certificate of completion of the ten (10) months of internship, signed by the dean and registrar with the school seal
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance
- Other documents the Board may require
Repeaters only need an original NBI clearance that is valid for six months from the date they file the application.
Foreign applicants also need a copy of the law, treaty or agreement proving reciprocity for the practice of speech-language pathology (Section 34 of Board Resolution No. 04, s. 2022), a copy of their passport data page, and a Certificate of Good Moral Character from an employer, school or other authority acceptable to the Board. Degrees taken abroad need a Certificate of Equivalency from CHED, and documents issued abroad must be authenticated or apostilled, with an English translation if needed.
The examination fee for degree holders is ₱900, based on PRC’s frequently asked questions. Requirements and fees can change, so check PRC’s list again before you file.
Exam Coverage
Section 14 of R.A. 11249 says the exam covers these areas, which the Board may regroup and weight as needed:
- Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism
- Neurological bases of speech and hearing disorders
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- Hearing impairment and aural habilitation
- Language and cognitive communication disorders
- Fluency disorders
- Voice disorders
- Cleft lip and palate and craniofacial conditions
- Dysphagia
- Medical and neurological disorders that may cause communication and swallowing disorders
- Normal development and function of speech, language, hearing and swallowing
- Principles of assessment and intervention for speech, language, hearing and swallowing conditions
- Research, professional ethics and community development
In PRC’s program for the November 29–30, 2026 exam, these areas are grouped into three subjects. On Sunday, November 29, Normal Functions and Development (25%) runs from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon and Clinical Conditions (25%) from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, after general instructions at 7:00 AM. On Monday, November 30, Speech-Language Pathology Applications (50%) runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and covers principles of assessment and intervention, ethics, community development, research, and organization and administration. Follow the program and your Notice of Admission (NOA) on reporting time and what to bring.
Passing Rule
Under Section 16 of R.A. 11249, you pass the Speech-Language Pathologists Licensure Examination if you get a general weighted average of at least 75% and no grade lower than 50% in any subject.
How to Apply Through PRC LERIS
- Go to PRC Online Services (LERIS) and sign in or create an account.
- Choose the examination application and select Speech-Language Pathologists.
- Pick the November 29–30, 2026 exam and your preferred testing center from the available slots.
- Pay the ₱900 examination fee through the payment options shown in LERIS.
- Submit your documents at your PRC appointment on or before October 20, 2026, then keep your Notice of Admission for exam day.
Past Speech-Language Pathologist Board Exam Results
| Exam | Passers / examinees | Passing rate | Results released |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 17 / 19 | 89.47% | May 21, 2026 |
| November 2025 | 130 / 142 | 91.55% | November 14, 2025 |
Sources: PRC announcement of the May 2026 results, PRC announcement of the November 2025 results and The Summit Express. The November 2025 results came out on the last exam day, and the May 2026 results came out two working days after the exam.
What’s Next
The November 2026 exam is on November 29 and 30, 2026. PRC targets the release of results on December 3, 2026, but because this is a computer-based exam, the results may come out earlier, as they did in November 2025. We will publish the list of passers, topnotchers and performance of schools on newstogov.com once PRC releases them. PRC has not yet published its 2027 schedule of licensure examinations, so the exam date after November 2026 is not official yet.
Sources: PRC 2026 exam calendar, PRC Resolution No. 2113, s. 2025 (PDF), PRC list of requirements for Speech-Language Pathologists (PDF), PRC November 2026 exam program (PDF), PRC FAQs on examination fees (PDF), Republic Act No. 11249 (Speech Language Pathology Act), PRC May 2026 results announcement, PRC November 2025 results announcement, The Summit Express May 2026 results coverage. Updated October 19, 2026.
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