Situational Judgement Test
Non-academic requirement for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses
To enrol in our Bachelor of Education (Honours) or Master of Teaching you need to meet academic admission requirements and pass a non-academic test designed to assess your suitability for teaching.
Note: The only exception is if you are studying a Master of Teaching with a specialisation in Early Childhood Education.
Options for Situational Judgement Tests at Monash
1. Monash Teaching Suitability Test (MTeST)
The Monash Teaching Suitability Test (MTeST) is designed for entry into Monash Initial Teacher Education courses only and cannot be used to apply for other institutions. It is a free, online test involving a series of open-ended questions.
2. Casper Test
The Casper Test is an alternative, administered by Acuity Insights. It is delivered online, and is an open-response situational judgement test. For example it will ask you how you would act in a tough situation and why.
Learn more about the Casper Test
MTeST and Casper Test compared
| MTeST | Casper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $55 (non-refundable) |
| Delivery | Online | Online |
| Duration | 15 minutes | 65-85 minutes |
| Format | Open-ended questions requiring written responses | Open-ended questions requiring written and video responses |
| Applicability | Monash only | Monash and other institutes |
| Number of sittings allowed | 3 attempts per admissions cycle | 1 attempt per admissions cycle |
| Find out more about the MTeST | Find out more about Casper Test |