The College of Teacher Education (CTE) recorded strong results in the September–November 2025 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT), posting passing rates that exceeded national averages in both the elementary and secondary levels.

For the Elementary LEPT, AUP achieved an 85.71% passing rate among first-time takers, surpassing the 51.09% national passing rate. In the Secondary LEPT, the University posted a 86.96% passing rate for first-time takers and an 80.77% overall passing rate, surpassing the national rate of 72.63%.

In response to the results, Dr. Jeremiah Fameronag, CTE dean, stated that the “AUP-CTE joyfully gives all glory and honor to the Master Teacher for this remarkable achievement! Your success is a testament to God’s faithfulness, your perseverance, and your commitment to your calling as educators.” Dr. Fameronag further prayed that the new license holders would “continue to serve faithfully in the Lord’s vineyard, building character, and reflecting His love through the ministry of teaching.”

The LEPT covered competencies in General Education, Professional Education, and Specialization. This examination cycle was particularly significant as it marked the first implementation of new specializations under the Bachelor of Special Needs Education, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, and Bachelor of Physical Education programs. Despite the adjustments and added challenges, AUP examinees successfully secured their professional licenses.

Following the release of the results, the CTE held a thanksgiving midweek worship service highlighted by testimonies from newly licensed teachers. Erika Zoleta, one of the passers, shared, “There were times when I vacillated whether I would take the board exam or not. I found it very challenging since I also had to prepare lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations while reviewing. But God was faithful. I witnessed how He inspired me to brace the challenge and take the exam.”

Jerlyn Paguntalan also echoed a similar experience, stating, “Being a full-time teacher and a reviewee at the same time posed great disadvantages, but I am a witness to how faithful God is. I was actually surprised with the rating because I had lots of erasures, but God has really blessed me!”

Abbygale Mabituin shared a testimony of perseverance, recalling, “I took my first LET in 2018, but I did not pass. I remember how painful it was. I cried, and I felt so disappointed with myself.” She encouraged others by affirming that “God never wastes a season. If He can do it for me, He can do it for you, too.”

Dr. Fameronag encouraged the recent board passers to respond to the call to serve in Adventist schools.

AUP recognizes this achievement as a reflection of its commitment to academic excellence and the preparation of character builders dedicated to service and mission.