SPEAK Test

Take a look at the Practice SPEAK Test

SPEAK Test FAQs

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. 

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 $60.00 for each subsequent test.

 

 

Fall 2009

Dates:        Wednesday December 2, 2009

Time:          3pm, 4pm and 5pm

Place:        130 DIF (Language Lab)

Duration:    30 minutes

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 24 , 2009

SPEAK Test: On-line Application

 

Spring 2010

Dates:        Wednesday April 21, 2010

Time:          3pm, 4pm and 5pm

Place:        130 DIF (Language Lab)

Duration:    30 minutes

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2010

SPEAK Test: On-line Application

 

Summer 2010

Dates:        Wednesday July 28, 2010

Time:          3pm, 4pm and 5pm

Place:        130 DIF (Language Lab)

Duration:    30 minutes

Registration Deadline: Monday, July 19, 2010

SPEAK Test: On-line Application

Location

Diffenbaugh (DIF) is located at the corner of Jefferson St. and Copeland St. It is building # 2 in the Campus Map. The language lab (Room 130) is located on the first floor.

 Check the FSU Campus Map

http://www.fsu.edu/Campus/newmap/

For more information about the SPEAK test, please contact

Dr. Maria Beatriz Mendoza
ITA Program Coordinator
(850) 644-3240

mmendoza@admin.fsu.edu

ITA Home Page    ITA Faculty

Courses for International TAs

How to Pay your SPEAK Exam fee:

1. Register for the SPEAK exam.
(You DO NOT pay now! ONLY those students who actually take the exam a second time or multiple times will be charged $60.00)
2. Take the SPEAK exam.
3. You will be sent an invoice for $60.00 from FSU. FSU accepts payments online with your FSUCard, American Express,
MasterCard, Visa & E-checks. There is a non-refundable $5 convenience fee.

If you choose to pay in person, lobby hours are 8:30-4:30, Mon.-Fri. at
Student Financial Services A1500 University Center. FSU accepts checks, FSUCards, money orders and cash.

If you mail your payment, send it to Student Financial Services,
A1500 University Center, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2394. Make your check
payable to Florida State University and include the last 4 digits of your SSN.