The Nombramiento Docente, also known as the Teacher Appointment Exam in Peru, is a competitive examination designed to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and pedagogical abilities of aspiring public school teachers. It is taken by educators seeking permanent teaching positions in Peru’s public education system, ensuring only qualified candidates are appointed. This exam is critical as it determines eligibility for a stable career in education and impacts the quality of teaching in the country. Administered by the Ministerio de Educación del Perú (MINEDU), it is a key step for over 200,000 candidates annually.
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The exam has 60 questions across 2 sections: Conocimientos Pedagógicos (Pedagogical Knowledge) — 50% or 30 questions, Conocimientos Disciplinarios (Disciplinary Knowledge) — 50% or 30 questions.
The passing score is 60%.
The exam is 3 hours long.
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The exam fee is S/ 60 (~USD 16).
The exam is offered annually.
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