Applicants must complete Casper in the language of the program to which they When applying to Canadian programs, you must complete the Casper test in the language of the program to which you are applying.
Some Canadian programs are bilingual and will accept a Casper score in either English or French, but not both. These bilingual programs are clearly marked on our Dates and Fees page.
Important Details About Bilingual Program Distribution Language
When you reserve your first Canadian Casper test in an admissions cycle, you must choose your Bilingual Program Distribution Language (English or French).
This choice is mandatory for all applicants taking a Canadian Casper test, even if you are not applying to bilingual programs.
Once you select your preferred language, all bilingual programs can only receive scores from Casper tests taken in that language.
You cannot take both the English and French Casper tests and then decide later — your language choice must be made when reserving your first Casper test of the cycle (regardless of test type).
You cannot change this selection for the rest of the admissions cycle.
Your language choice only affects bilingual programs on your distribution list and does not affect programs that accept only one language.
This selection applies to the entire admissions cycle. If you take Casper again in a future cycle, you will choose your language preference again.
Example 1
Example 1
An applicant is applying to the Université de Sherbrooke and McMaster University for undergraduate medicine. Based on the language requirements of these programs, the applicant must complete two Casper tests: one in French, one in English.
Sherbrooke only accepts a score from a French Casper test, so the applicant must complete the associated test (CSP-20206F-Sciences de la santé).
McMaster only accepts a score from an English Casper test, so the applicant must additionally complete the associated test (CSP-10201-Canadian Professional Health Sciences).
Example 2
Example 2
An applicant is applying to the Université de Montréal and McGill University for Dentistry.
Both of these programs accept a score from either an English OR French Casper test, but not both. This means the applicant can only complete Casper once in their Bilingual Program Distribution Language.
Based on their selection, they will complete either an English Casper test (CSP-10201-Canadian Professional Health Sciences) or a French Casper test (CSP-20206F-Sciences de la santé) as part of their application.
You will be asked to choose your Bilingual Program Distribution Language when registering for your first Canadian Casper test of the current admissions cycle. For the rest of the cycle, you will only be able to send these bilingual programs the score from the Casper test that matches your selected language.
What If a Program Is Greyed Out?
If a program appears greyed out during reserving or adding programs to your distribution list, it means:
The program’s language does not match your selected Bilingual Program Distribution Language.
You will need to either:
Reserve a Casper test in the appropriate language for that program or
Add the program to a distribution list of a Casper test you previously reserved in the correct language this cycle.
Please note: All Acuity Insights Assessments fees are non-refundable and apply only to the current admissions cycle. Learn more here.
Important Update:
While the University of Ottawa Medicine program accepts English or French tests (but not both), it is no longer subject to the rules of the language sent to all bilingual programs.
Applicants applying to University of Ottawa Medicine must complete Casper in the language of instruction selected when submitting their application to University of Ottawa, or else their application will be disqualified.
Applicants cannot send both languages to this program during a single admissions cycle. The program will accept either English or French, not both.
The University of Ottawa Medicine program can now be added to your French or English distribution list, regardless of your Bilingual Program Distribution Language.
Quick FAQ - Test Language (Canadian Programs)
Quick FAQ - Test Language (Canadian Programs)
1. Can I take Casper tests in both English and French in the same cycle?
No. You must choose one language when booking your first Canadian Casper test, and that choice applies for the entire admissions cycle.
2. What if I apply only to English or only to French programs?
You still need to select a Bilingual Program Distribution Language during booking, even if you are not applying to bilingual programs.
3. Can I change my language choice later in the cycle?
No. Once selected, the language choice cannot be changed until the next admissions cycle.