University of Ottawa · Teacher Education (B.Ed)
uOttawa Teacher Education CASPer: Requirements and Deadlines for May 2027
Yes, uOttawa's Teacher Education program requires CASPer, and it counts for 40% of the admission decision, with your academic average making up the other 60%. English program applicants book Casper 2 (CSP-10211). As of November 12, 2026, Acuity lists one remaining sitting uOttawa accepts: Sunday, November 29 at 1:00 PM EST. Without a CASPer result, uOttawa will not review your application.
What does uOttawa require for Teacher Education?
uOttawa's Teacher Education application page lists CASPer alongside the academic and division-specific requirements for the English B.Ed. The program starts in May 2027 and prepares you to teach in Ontario's English-language schools (program page). The CASPer rules it states are:
- CASPer accounts for 40% of the admission decision; your academic average is 60%.
- Applications submitted without a CASPer result are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
- Results are valid for one admission cycle; you need a new test each time you apply.
- Acuity sends your result directly to uOttawa within two weeks of completion.
The academic side has hard floors. uOttawa requires a strict minimum average of 75% for Canadian studies, calculated on your 10 best full-year (or 20 best one-term) undergraduate courses, and at least 70% in any course used for a teachable subject (requirements page). It says applications below the threshold are automatically rejected, so CASPer cannot compensate for an average under the minimum.
uOttawa CASPer dates for May 2027 entry
Most of the cycle has passed. Combining uOttawa's deadlines page with Acuity's Dates and Fees listing for University of Ottawa – Faculty of Education:
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Education application period closes; applications received by this date are prioritized |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Last French CASPer (CSP-20200F) sitting uOttawa accepts, 8:00 PM EST |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Last English CASPer (CSP-10211) sitting uOttawa accepts, 1:00 PM EST |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Acuity distribution deadline for the French test |
| Dec 1, 2026 | uOttawa's recommended date to complete your file, including test results |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Acuity distribution deadline for the English test |
The practical consequence: uOttawa says results arrive within two weeks, so a November 29 sitting lands after its recommended December 1 completion date but before Acuity's December 12 distribution deadline. uOttawa makes offers on an ongoing basis until each division and teaching subject is full, so earlier is better, but November 29 is still a sitting it accepts. If you have not booked, do it now: uOttawa recommends registering at least three business days before your preferred date and warns that testing dates are limited and may fill quickly.
Booking the right CASPer test for uOttawa
The details below come from uOttawa's instructions and Acuity's listing for this cycle:
- Test: CA – Casper 2 (CSP-10211), English. The listing accepts the English test only.
- Program and recipient: Bachelor of Education – After Degree, then University of Ottawa – Faculty of Education.
- ID: your uOttawa student number (7 to 10 digits), which arrives in the email acknowledging your OUAC TEAS application.
- Fee: $50 CAD, plus $20 CAD for each additional program distribution. Fees are non-refundable and valid for this cycle only.
- Name and email: use the same details as on your application so the result matches your file.
One English CASPer can go to several programs on the same test type. If you are also applying to Brock or Western, Acuity lists both under the same Casper 2 test, so you add them as distributions rather than sit again; their last sittings were November 5. The CASPer distribution list guide explains how to add recipients.
What does a 40% CASPer weighting mean?
It means CASPer is a large share of your assessment. For comparison, Brock publishes 30% for its Consecutive Teacher Education program. uOttawa does not publish a minimum quartile or the formula that turns a CASPer score into its 40%, so no one outside the faculty can tell you the quartile you need.
Two things follow from what uOttawa does publish. First, admission is competitive within each division and teaching subject, with offers going to the highest admission scores, so a strong CASPer helps most in crowded divisions. Second, the academic minimum is a gate: CASPer only counts once you clear it. Read how CASPer is scored for what applicants and programs actually receive.
Applying to both English and French programs
uOttawa runs English Teacher Education in Ottawa and the French-language Formation à l'enseignement program at its Ottawa, Toronto, Windsor and virtual campuses. Its rule is clear: if you apply to a French program as well, you must complete the French CASPer in addition to the English one.
| Teacher Education (English) | Formation à l'enseignement (French) | |
|---|---|---|
| CASPer test | Casper 2, CSP-10211 | Canada Casper 2 (Français), CSP-20200F |
| Last accepted sitting | Nov 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Nov 17, 2026, 8:00 PM EST |
| Distribution deadline | Dec 12, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 |
| Language test | Only if your studies do not meet English requirements, or for the FSL subject | French proficiency test required for all applicants |
Because the French sitting comes first, a dual applicant should book November 17 for French and November 29 for English. More on the French test is in CASPer in French.
Preparing for a November CASPer sitting
With weeks rather than months, focus on the format rather than content. CASPer does not test teaching knowledge; it uses everyday interpersonal scenarios, and Acuity's free practice test shows the real interface. A realistic plan:
- This week: book the sitting, run Acuity's system check and take the official practice test once.
- Next week: two typed scenarios a day under the 3.5-minute timer, plus two one-minute spoken answers. Our video response examples show what one minute sounds like.
- Final days: one full timed set, review the gaps, and rest the day before.
For a fuller schedule, see how to study for CASPer; for how teacher-education programs use the test elsewhere, see CASPer for teacher education.
Try an original question pair before opening the samples
Original practice prompt
You volunteer at an after-school homework club. A parent tells you their child came home upset because another volunteer criticized the child's work in front of the group. The other volunteer is well liked and has been there for years. The club coordinator is not present today.
- What would you do now, and why?
- How would your response change if the child asked you not to tell anyone?
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A response to improve
I would tell the other volunteer they were wrong and that they should apologize to the child, because you should never embarrass a student.
Stronger sample answers
Question 1: I would thank the parent and listen without promising an outcome, since I only have one account so far. I would let them know I will pass the concern to the coordinator, who is responsible for volunteers, and ask how best to follow up with them. Today, I would make sure the child feels comfortable and supported in the club. I would avoid confronting the other volunteer on my own, because the coordinator should hear both sides and decide how to address it.
Question 2: I would respect the child's feelings and explain, kindly and at their level, why I still need to tell the coordinator: adults at the club have to make sure everyone is treated with respect. I would reassure them they are not in trouble and that we will handle it quietly. If the concern involved any risk to the child's safety, I would follow the club's reporting procedure regardless of the request.
Why this reasoning is stronger
The stronger answers hear the concern, avoid judging a colleague on one account, and route it to the person with authority while supporting the child. The second answer explains a limit on confidentiality honestly instead of either breaking trust silently or keeping a concern hidden.
Change one fact: The coordinator says the other volunteer has received similar complaints before. What would you now suggest, and what is still not your decision to make?
Time it with the limits in Acuity's format guide. This is an original CasperCoach exercise, not a uOttawa or Acuity question.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does uOttawa Teacher Education require CASPer?+
Yes. uOttawa's application page says you must complete CASPer in addition to the academic requirements, that it accounts for 40% of the admission decision, and that applications without a CASPer result are incomplete and will not be reviewed.
Which CASPer test does uOttawa's English B.Ed use?+
Casper 2, code CSP-10211, distributed to University of Ottawa – Faculty of Education. Acuity's listing accepts the English test only and asks for your uOttawa student number, which is 7 to 10 digits.
Do I need two CASPer tests if I apply to Formation à l'enseignement too?+
Yes. uOttawa says one CASPer covers several English Teacher Education options or universities, but if you also apply to a French-language Formation à l'enseignement program you must also complete the French CASPer. Acuity lists that as Canada Casper 2 (Français), CSP-20200F.
What CASPer score does uOttawa need?+
uOttawa publishes a 40% CASPer weighting, not a minimum quartile. Admission goes to the strongest overall scores within each division and teaching subject, so treat any quoted cutoff as unofficial.
Can I reuse last year's CASPer?+
No. uOttawa says CASPer results are valid for one admission cycle and you must complete a new test each time you apply.
Sources and scope
Checked November 12, 2026 against uOttawa's Teacher Education application page, program requirements, application deadlines and program page, and Acuity's Dates and Fees tool (English and French listings for the 2026–27 cycle). This page covers May 2027 entry to the English Teacher Education program and the CASPer rule for dual applicants; it does not cover every Formation à l'enseignement requirement. uOttawa and Acuity pages are the final word. The practice exercise is original AI-assisted CasperCoach material. CasperCoach is independent of the University of Ottawa and Acuity Insights.