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The Monash Teaching Suitability Test (MTeST)

The Monash Teaching Suitability Test (MTeST) is a non-academic test to identify your suitability for the teaching profession.

An alternative to Casper, the MTeST is designed for entry into Monash Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses only and cannot be used to apply for other institutions. It is a free, online test involving a series of open-ended questions.

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Qualities you need to demonstrate

The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) has outlined the attributes and motivations that are common to effective teachers. The purpose of the test is for you to demonstrate these key competencies to meet the non-academic entry requirements of an initial teacher education course.

Some attributes you will need to demonstrate are:

motivation to teach
strong interpersonal and communication skills
willingness to learn
resilience and self-efficacy
conscientiousness
organisational and planning skills

How does the MTeST work?

When you apply for a Monash ITE course you will have the opportunity to sit the MTeST.

All questions in the test are open ended and ask "List three key words or short phrases."

All responses must be provided in English.

Taking the MTeST

What you'll need

You need to visit this page to access the MTeST on your personal device. Make sure you are using a device with a working webcam and that you have a stable internet connection.

You will also need your Monash Student ID or VTAC ID to complete the test.

Test dates

The MTeST is open every day, 24 hours

Ready to start

Proceed to the link below. When you open the test, do not close or exit the browser until you have completed the test.

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Once you start the test, you must complete it in one sitting. It takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Please have your Monash Student ID or VTAC ID ready to verify your identity.

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Frequently asked questions

The MTeST is open every day, 24 hours. Each applicant can sit the MTeST up to three times each admissions cycle.
Once you've completed your test submission, you should receive your result via email within 2-3 weeks.
For VTAC applicants looking to start their course in 2026:
We advise you to take the MTeST as early as possible.
*If you sit the MTeST later than 20 Jan we cannot guarantee that you will be considered for an offer as there are limited places in our courses.
For direct applicants:
If you’re applying to Monash directly, you can complete the MTeST once you’ve submitted your course application and received your Monash student ID (you’ll receive your ID in an email within 48 hours of application submission). We strongly encourage you to take the MTeST as early as possible and by 20 Jan to be considered for 2026 February intake. Bear in mind that it takes about three weeks to process your test results and international students may also need extra time to apply for a student visa.
You’ll be applying to Monash directly if you’re one of the following:
1. An international applicant for the Bachelor of Education (Honours) who is NOT currently studying an Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia;
2. A domestic student applying for the Master of Teaching;
3. An international student applying for the Master of Teaching.
For Monash College students looking to transition into Monash University:
Monash College students are advised to complete the MTeST before 1 December to transition into the Bachelor of Education (Honours) the following year. This is applicable to Education double degrees.
For currently enrolled Monash students seeking internal transfers:
A current Monash student (domestic or international) seeking to transfer into the Bachelor of Education (Honours) or the Master of Teaching via internal course transfer are advised to complete the MTeST before transfer applications close. Find out more about internal transfers.
You will receive your test result notification email within 2-3 weeks of completing the test. If you haven't heard from us by then, please email us at education-info@monash.edu.
You are allowed three attempts for each admissions cycle. If you failed the MTeST on your first attempt, you can try again.
Yes, you can choose to undertake the MTeST to satisfy the Casper test requirement outlined in your conditional offer. Keep in mind that it takes about three weeks for your MTeST to be processed.
You do not need to study for the MTeST. The instructions will be provided to you at the start of the test.
There are no sample or practice tests available.
The MTeST comprises seven open-ended questions and takes about 15 minutes to complete.
You’ll respond to each question by typing on your computer within a two minute time limit. You will receive a warning when you have 30 seconds remaining on each question.
Grammar and spelling do not affect the outcome of the test.
If you completed both the MTeST and Casper in the same cycle, we will use the higher result of the two for the relevant admissions period.
No, you don’t need to book the MTeST. Simply return to this page, follow the MTeST link and have your identity verified before getting started. Once you start the test, you must complete it in one sitting.
Applicants for the following Monash courses can complete the MTeST to demonstrate their suitability for the teaching profession:
- D30018 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood and Primary Education
- D30013 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education
- D30014 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Education
- D30016 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education
- D30015 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Inclusive and Special Education
- D30017 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Health and Physical Education
- D30021 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education and Bachelor of Arts
- D30071 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education and Bachelor of Business
- D30061 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education and Bachelor of Fine Art
- D30041 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education and Bachelor of Music
- D30051 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education and Bachelor of Science
- D30022 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Arts
- D30072 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Business
- D30062 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Fine Art
- D30042 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Music
- D30052 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education and Bachelor of Science
- D60012 Master of Teaching in Early Childhood and Primary Education
- D60013 Master of Teaching in Primary Education
- D60014/5 Master of Teaching in Primary and Secondary Education
- D60016/7/8 Master of Teaching in Secondary Education
The Master of Teaching in Early Childhood Education (course code D60011) does not require the MTeST or the Casper test. Applicants will be assessed on their academic results and must meet the English language requirements. Find out more about the entry requirements here.

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Ask us about MTeST

Domestic students

Telephone: 1800 MONASH (1800 666 274)
Online: Domestic student enquiry form

International students

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Online: International student enquiry form