Speak Exam Information for International Teaching Assistants
SPEAK (Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit) is a test for evaluating the English speaking ability of non-native speakers of English. At FSU, the SPEAK test is administered by the Center for Intensive English Studies to international students who have been appointed or will be appointed as teaching assistants in an academic department at Florida State University.
Download a Practice SPEAK Test (PDF - Adobe Acrobat or PDF reader required)
Schedule
The test is offered at the end of each semester. Special arrangements are made with the departments when new graduate students are admitted to a program. The SPEAK test can be administered at the beginning of the semester when new students are admitted to a program. Professors or TA coordinators should contact Dr. Mendoza to make arrangements. If you are a new student, please contact your department to inquire about the schedule for the test.
There is no charge for the first time that a student takes the SPEAK test. However, if a student must take the SPEAK test a second time or more, the student must then pay $70.00 for each subsequent test.
| Semester | Date | Times | Place | Duration | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2020 |
TBA |
TBA | TBA | 30 minutes | Friday, July 17, 2020 |
| Fall 2020 | Monday, August 17, 2020 |
2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm |
102 Hecht House (Language Lab) | 30 minutes | Friday, July 31, 2020 |
Summer and Fall 2020
Departments need to contact Dr. Mendoza (mmendoza@admin.fsu.edu) to make arrangements for students to take the test. Please submit a roster when you send an email.
Registration Links (Past Test Dates):
April 23, 4:00pm SPEAK Test Registration
April 23, 5:00pm SPEAK Test Registration
Please note that you will not receive an automatic email once you register. You will receive a reminder one week before the test.
New Students (August, January, May, June)
Departments will make arrangements for their group of students to take the test.
Departments: Please contact Dr. Mendoza (mmendoza@admin.fsu.edu) to reserve a session for your students.
Students: Your department will notify you when you are scheduled to take the test.
Location
The Hecht House is located at 634 West Call Street. The language lab (Room 102) is located on the bottom floor.
For More Information
Dr. Maria Beatriz Mendoza
EAP Program Coordinator
(850) 644-3240
