The CASPer® Test by Acuity Insights
All applicants to the Bachelor of Education – Years 1 and 3 at Vancouver Island University are required to complete an online assessment, the Casper® test, to be eligible for admission. Casper® is a 65 to 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.
In order to take the Casper® test, you are responsible for securing access to a laptop or desktop computer with webcam and audio capabilities and a reliable internet connection with an internet speed of at least 1.5 Mbps and upload speed of at least 2 Mbps. You will also require the following for both account creation and test completion:
- Government-issued photo ID
- Valid email address
- Desktop or laptop computer
- Working webcam with microphone
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
Register and sign up for the Casper test
Using a piece of government-issued photo ID and your VIU Student Number, register for an account at Acuity Insights and select the Canadian Teacher’s Education (CSP-10209) – the official name of the Casper® test you need to complete. There is a $50 fee to write the test and an additional $18 fee to have your results sent to VIU.
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 Bachelor of Education program application.
Complete the registration process at least three (3) days before your preferred date and time to ensure enough time for identity verification and payment processing timelines. Last-minute bookings are not recommended. If you require testing accommodations for Casper® completion, you will need to submit an Accommodations Request Form signed by you and your qualified professional four (4) weeks in advance of your desired test date. To learn more, please visit the frequently asked questions page at Casper® accommodations.
For direct inquiries about the Casper® test, please contact support@acuityinsights.app. Alternatively, while on the Casper® website directly or within your Altus Suite account, support can be accessed through the chat bubble icon located in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
Please note, Casper® test results are valid for one admissions cycle only. Applicants who have taken a previous Casper® test will need to retake it. In addition, for the 2026-2027 application period, VIU will not be using the Snapshot Option.
Test dates available for the 2026-2027 application cycle of Canadian Teacher’s Education (CSP-10209) Casper® test are:
Thursday, October 9, 2025 6pm EST/3pm PST
Thursday, November 6, 2025 6pm EST/3pm PST
Sunday, November 30, 2025 10am EST/7am PST
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 8pm EST/5pm PST
Sunday, January 18, 2026 10am EST/7am PST
Thursday, February 5, 2026 8pm EST/5pm PST
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 8pm EST/5pm PST LAST AVAILABLE TEST