The Casper test format and length varies depending on the admission cycle and the type of test you are applying for. Please review the sections below to understand the structure that may apply to your test.
Applicants for the 2026–2027 admission cycle
Applicants for the 2026–2027 admission cycle
The Casper test for this admission cycle includes 11 scenarios in this order:
4 Video Response Scenarios
7 Typed Response Scenarios
Video response section
Each of the 4 video response scenarios contains 2 questions presented one at a time.
You will have 1 minute per question to record your video responses.
Typed response section
Each of the 7 typed response scenarios contains 2 questions shown at once.
You will have 3.5 minutes to type your answers to each set of 2 questions.
Breaks
A 10-minute optional break is available after the video response section.
A 5-minute optional break follows the first 4 typed response scenarios.
Total estimated test time: 65–85 minutes.
🇦🇺 Australian Teacher’s Education applicants for the 2026–2027 admission cycle
🇦🇺 Australian Teacher’s Education applicants for the 2026–2027 admission cycle
For Australian Undergraduate and Postgraduate Teacher's Education programs, the Casper test includes 8 scenarios in this order:
2 Video Response Scenarios
6 Typed Response Scenarios
Video response section
Each of the 2 video response scenarios includes 2 questions (presented one at a time).
You will have 1 minute per question to record your answers.
Typed response section
Each of the 6 typed response scenarios includes 2 questions presented together.
You will have 3.5 minutes to type your answers.
Breaks
One 10-minute optional break is offered after the video response section.
Total estimated test time: 45–65 minutes.
Scenario formats: Video-based and word-based
Casper scenarios may be presented in two formats: video-based or word-based. In both formats, you are given a situation followed by questions that ask how you would respond.
After reviewing the scenario, you will have an optional 30-second reflection period to think about your response before answering the questions. The way the scenario is presented is the main difference between the two formats.
The sections below explain what to expect in each type of scenario.
Video-based scenarios
Video-based scenarios are identified by a video icon at the top of the screen.
Each scenario includes:
A role prompt (e.g. “you are a friend,” “you are a co-worker”)
A short video scenario
An optional 30-second reflection period
A response page
A 10-second countdown before recording begins. The initial prompt indicating your role will be displayed again at the top of the page as a reminder during this countdown.
Word-based scenarios
Word-based scenarios are identified by a word-based scenario icon at the top of the screen.
Each scenario includes:
A written question, statement or scenario
An optional 30-second reflection period
A response page
Follow the instructions on screen to respond using the required response method (video or typed). Switching between formats is not allowed.
⚠️Use of speech-to-text tools is not permitted unless pre-approved under testing accommodations.
For further details, please visit the Casper Prep section on the Acuity Insights website.