CASAS - Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems
The CASAS exam is used to place students into the appropriate level of Miami Dade College’s ESOL Program. It assesses students' competency through a two-part examination, consisting of reading and listening comprehension.
The exam is administered via Computer (CASAS eTests). The scores are valid for a period of one year.
The test items include:
The CASAS Reading STEPS (Student Test of English Progress and Success) assessment is aligned with the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards for Adult Education and includes 5 test levels to support improved accuracy resulting in better student outcomes.
The listening score is used to inform instruction. The CASAS Listening STEPS (Student Test of English Progress and Success) assessment is aligned with the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards for Adult Education and includes 5 test levels to support improved accuracy resulting in better student outcomes.
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Under certain circumstances, arrangements for auxiliary aids and modifications are permissible. The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and experiences for candidates with documented disabilities. These services can include:
An ACCESS representative can help eligible candidates identify and arrange for accommodations that ensure success. Instructions for Auxiliary Aids and Modifications:
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Students without valid scores need to retest no sooner than the next day and prior to enrollment or by the 100% refund date for the adult education term. These students may retest once on initial placement without being assessed a retesting fee.
CASAS pre and post-test scores are valid for a period of one year.
- Continuing students who stop out for a period of four (4) months up to one year may retake the CASAS pretest if it is recommended by a program advisor. No retesting fee will be assessed. If more than one year has passed, a retesting fee will be assessed.
- New students who did not previously register with test scores of more than one year must retake the CASAS pretest. A retesting fee will be assessed.
| Location | Available | Day and Time |
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| Hialeah Testing 1220-01 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Homestead Testing A114 |
By Online Appointments | F 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM |
| Kendall Testing Building R, 5th Floor |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM F 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| North Testing 1160 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Padrón Testing 1103 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM F 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| West Testing 2110 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM F 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Wolfson Testing 3104 |
By Online Appointments | M, T, W, R 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM F 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Contact a Testing and Assessment location, where we would be glad to help you!
Note: Examinees must be checked-in and seated by the time scheduled in order to begin the test. Examinees will then have adequate time to finish the test in a reasonable period or within the Hours of Operation.
These items are samples to familiarize students with CASAS test formats. Because they are not actual tests, they are not predictors of student performance and are not valid for level placement, assessment, or for reporting standardized scores.
| Description | PAY | FEE |
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| Placement purposes for Adult Education students (first attempt or retakes). Note: Students without valid scores need to retest no sooner than the next day and prior to enrollment or by the 100% return date for the adult education term. These students may retest once on initial placement without being assessed a retesting fee. |
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$15 |
Please visit the Testing Fees webpage for additional information and test specific fees.