Key Takeaways
- Our list names 6 Australian universities that use Casper for some teacher education courses
- It measures empathy, communication, fairness and judgement, never teaching or subject knowledge
- The teaching version is shorter: 8 scenarios in about 45 to 65 minutes, against 11 in the standard test
- You receive your Casper result as a quartile, with no pass or fail. Each program decides how to use your result
- You can prepare by learning the format and practising against the real clock
Do Australian teaching degrees require the Casper test?
Some do. Several Australian universities use Casper for entry to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) degrees, the courses that qualify you to teach. Teaching asks for patience, fairness and clear communication, and Casper gives admissions teams a standard read on those qualities.
| University | Courses |
|---|---|
| Australian Catholic University | Initial teacher education courses |
| Deakin University | Bachelor of Education (Primary); Bachelor of Health and Physical Education; Master of Teaching (Primary); Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| Federation University Australia | Education courses |
| Monash University | Initial Teacher Education courses |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Bachelor of Education (Primary); Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary); Master of Teaching (Primary); Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| Victoria University | Bachelor of Education (P-12) |
We checked each course against the university's own pages on 13 Sep 2026. A few accept an alternative test, so check your course page.
You usually apply through your state's tertiary admissions centre, such as UAC, VTAC or QTAC, or directly to the university. It will tell you whether Casper is needed and the deadline. For sitting dates and fees, see our Casper test Australia guide.
Casper is not LANTITE
Don't confuse Casper with the literacy and numeracy test that teaching students sit during their degree. Casper is a situational judgement test taken at entry. It assesses personal and professional qualities, not literacy, numeracy or academic content.
8 scenarios across two sections in the shorter teaching version.
- Typed scenarios 6
- Video scenarios 2
The teaching Casper test format
The teaching version is shorter than the one health applicants sit. It keeps both sections, video and typed responses, but runs 8 scenarios: 2 video-response and 6 typed-response. It takes about 45 to 65 minutes, against 65 to 85 for the standard 11-scenario test.
Teaching Casper test at a glance
The scenarios are everyday dilemmas about people and fairness. They don't need any classroom or subject knowledge.
Each scenario is scored by a different trained rater. You're reported as a quartile against everyone who sat the same test type in your cycle. There's no pass mark. See what your Casper score means for how quartiles work, and the complete Casper test guide for scoring.
A teaching-style scenario
You're leading a group activity. One person keeps dominating, while a quieter member is being talked over and looks discouraged. How do you handle it? A strong answer notices both people and steps in fairly without embarrassing anyone. It makes space for the quieter person and keeps the dominant one engaged, not shut down.
How to prepare for the teaching Casper test
The teaching version is shorter, but the preparation is the same. The tighter format makes finishing on time just as important.
- Learn the format cold, including the shorter teaching structure, so nothing surprises you on the day
- Lead with empathy and fairness, acknowledging the people in each scenario before deciding what to do
- Rehearse the typed clock, practising both answers in 3.5 minutes, and lift your typing speed with a free typing speed test
- Practise speaking to camera for the video section, then watch it back for tone and pacing
- Do full, timed mock scenarios with feedback on every answer
Fairness, empathy and clear communication are what both teaching and Casper reward. Our 9 Casper competencies breakdown explains what raters look for. The 3.5-minute typed response strategy shows how to structure an answer under time.
Your Casper timeline, step by step
- 1Step 1
Check your programs
Confirm which of your programs require Casper and the deadline for your result.
- 2Step 2
Register early
Book your Casper sitting through Acuity Insights, well before your earliest deadline.
- 3Step 3
Practise under the clock
Rehearse timed scenarios across both sections until the format feels routine.
- 4Step 4
Sit the test
Complete the video and typed sections in a single sitting.
- 5Step 5
Send your results
Distribute your Casper result to every program before its application deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Australian teaching degrees require the Casper test?
Our list names 6 universities that use it for some teacher education courses, including Australian Catholic University, Deakin University and Federation University Australia. Not every course needs it, and a few accept an alternative test. Confirm on the course page and with your tertiary admissions centre.
How is the teaching Casper test different?
It's shorter. It has 8 scenarios, 2 video-response and 6 typed-response, in about 45 to 65 minutes. The standard test has 11. The scoring and the skills it measures are the same.
What is a good Casper score for teaching?
You receive your Casper result as a quartile, from the 1st (lowest) to the 4th (highest). There's no fixed pass mark, and each program decides how to use your quartile. Aiming for the 3rd or 4th quartile keeps your application strong.
Does the teaching Casper test assess teaching knowledge?
No. Casper measures personal and professional qualities like empathy, fairness, communication and judgement. It doesn't test teaching method, subject knowledge, literacy or numeracy.
Can you prepare for the teaching Casper test?
Yes. Learn the format and build the habit of leading with empathy and fairness. Improve your typing speed, rehearse speaking to camera, and do full timed runs with feedback.