The Casper Test - Post Baccalaureate Degree (PB)

Casper - Canadian Teacher’s Education – After Degree (CSP-20209)

All applicants to the Bachelor of Education – Post Baccalaureate B.Ed. Degree (PB) at Vancouver Island University are required to complete Casper as part of their application for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. Casper is a 65-85 minute, online assessment that measures different competencies and attributes that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program. It complements the Grade Point Average (GPA) calculation used for applicant screening.

How to sign up for Casper 

• Go to takecasper.com to create an Acuity Insights account and register to complete Casper.
  • You will register for Canadian Teacher’s Education – After Degree (CSP-20209) using your VIU student number and a piece of government-issued photo ID.
  • Please register with the email address you are using for your application and check it regularly, as there may be updates to the test schedule.
• Select a Casper test date (see below) that suits your schedule.  Testing dates and times are limited and based on program admission timelines and requirements.  The dates and times listed below are the only ones available for Fall 2026 PB program application.
• Register for your test at least 3 days before your preferred test date to allow time to perform a system requirements check and take the sample test in your account. Last-minute bookings are not recommended.
• Ensure you have selected Vancouver Island University, Bachelor of Education-Post Baccalaureate for distribution before the distribution deadline of March 18, 2026.

Technical requirements for Casper 

To take the assessments, you will need a:

• Valid email address (the same one you will use to submit your application).
• Desktop or laptop computer, ideally using Windows or macOS.
  • Smartphones and tablets are not supported.
• Working webcam and microphone.
  • Wired inputs or your computer’s built-in microphone are recommended.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection with download speeds of at least 1.5 Mbps and upload speeds of at least 2 Mbps.

Learn more about technical requirements.

Accommodations

Applicants requiring testing accommodations to complete Casper should submit an Initial Request Form (Part 1 and 2) at least four (4) weeks prior to your scheduled Casper test date. 

Learn more about the accommodations policy.

Test Dates for the 2025-2026 Casper- Canadian Teacher’s Education – After Degree (CSP-20209)

Test taking fee:  $50.00 (CAD)

$18 (CAD) per additional distribution to the school(s) or your choice.

All fees are final, non-refundable, and valid only for the current admissions cycle.

Help with Casper 

If you have any questions, please contact the Acuity Insights team via the chat bubble on the bottom right of your Acuity Insights account or on takecasper.com. You can also review their collection of Frequently Asked Questions.