Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS)
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 Paper and Pencil or by Computer (CASAS eTests). The scores are valid for a period of one year.
The test items include:
- CASAS Life and Work Reading
Only the reading score is used for placement and promotion.
- CASAS Life and Work Listening
The listening score is used to inform instruction.
Retest Procedure:
- 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.
Test Preparation:
The following are links to resources for students to prepare for the CASAS:
CASAS Schedule:
Make an online appointment
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Request a remote test. Examinees must be checked-in and seated by the time scheduled in order to begin the test. Standbys should check-in no later than 4:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday and 11:00 A.M. on Friday. Examinees will then have adequate time to finish the test in a reasonable period or within the Hours of Operation.
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Auxiliary Aids and Modifications:
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:
- Sign language interpreters
- Adaptive or assistive technology
- Note takers
- and more
An ACCESS representative can help eligible candidates identify and arrange for accommodations that ensure success.
Instructions for Auxiliary Aids and Modifications:
- Candidate presents documentation to ACCESS department.
- ACCESS department intakes documentation.
- Accommodations are determined.
- ACCESS department informs Testing Center about candidate's accommodations.
- Candidate contacts Testing Center to schedule the test with accommodations.
- Testing Center plans for accommodated testing needs.
- Candidate tests.
MDC administers the test at:
