SPEAK Test

The SPEAK test is administered to international students who have been or will be appointed as teaching assistants at the University of South Florida.

Note: It typically takes two or three weeks to get results for a SPEAK test. SPEAK tests done just before or during ELI semester breaks (click here for our schedule) will take longer.

Making a SPEAK Test Appointment

Please email us the day and time that you would like to take the SPEAK test. We usually do tests on Tuesday and Wednesday. We will confirm an appointment day and time.

Last Name:
First Name:
U Number:
Cell/Home Phone:
Email:
Department:
Department Advisor Name:
Have you taken the Test of Spoken English (TSE) or SPEAK before? (Yes / No)
If yes, when and where did you take it?

Preparing for the SPEAK Test

Please review the scoring guidelines and the practice SPEAK test before your scheduled test. The test takes about 20 minutes. The SPEAK test is given at the English Language Institute in Cooper Hall, room 443. Please arrive a few minutes before your appointment. Please call Le'Shelle Spencer at (813) 974-3433 or email her at speak@eli.usf.edu if you have any questions.

Repeating a SPEAK Test

If you do not pass the SPEAK test, please note that we only test a person once per semester. If you have a score of 45, you may be eligible for a teaching demonstration. Please contact us for details.