Testing and Assessment

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:

CASAS STEPS Reading

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.

CASAS STEPS Listening

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.

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:

  1. Candidate presents documentation to ACCESS department.
  2. ACCESS department intakes documentation.
  3. Accommodations are determined.
  4. ACCESS department informs Testing Center about candidate's accommodations.
  5. Candidate contacts Testing Center to schedule the test with accommodations.
  6. Testing Center plans for accommodated testing needs.
  7. Candidate tests.

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
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.

Sample Test Items

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.

Please visit the Testing Fees webpage for additional information and test specific fees.