When applying for secondary teaching programs in Australia, there are several tests that you might encounter during the application process. These tests are not related to academic achievements but focus on evaluating personal attributes and teaching capabilities. One of the most commonly required tests is the CASPer Test (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics), which is aimed at applicants to education programs and is used to assess non-cognitive abilities such as communication, motivation, and judgment. This test is necessary for applying to secondary education programs at universities such as Deakin University and La Trobe University. The test is conducted online, requires answers in English, and consists of video scenarios and written questions.

For applicants to the University of Melbourne’s education master’s programs, there is a specific assessment called the Teaching Capability Assessment Tool (TCAT). This test consists of five sections: Informed Self-Selection, Cognitive Ability, Self, Social Interaction, and Situational Judgment. Another requirement unique to Monash University is the MTest, which is a short 15-minute test with questions assessing motivation to teach, interpersonal skills, resilience, conscientiousness, and planning/organization. For students applying to La Trobe University, an alternative to CASPer is available, called AFTA (Assessment for Teaching Attributes), which focuses on evaluating students' communication, teamwork, professionalism, and problem-solving skills.

In addition to these tests, applicants wishing to teach Mandarin Chinese at the secondary level in Australia will need to undergo a Chinese Equivalence Test to prove their language proficiency. To take the test, candidates must first contact the relevant university department to express their intention to apply for a Chinese teaching program. The department will provide instructions on how to register for the exam, and once passed, applicants will receive a Statement of Equivalence, proving their Chinese language proficiency. Several Australian universities, including Monash University, University of Melbourne, and Deakin University, accept the results of this test. The test typically includes an oral component, such as introducing a work from one of the "Four Great Classical Novels" or a modern Chinese writer, and a written component with reading comprehension, idiom explanations, essay writing, and translation tasks.

Another important test for prospective teachers in Australia is the LANTITE Exam (Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education), which is a mandatory requirement for all students enrolled in teaching programs in Australia. Administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), this exam ensures that teacher candidates have basic literacy and numeracy skills essential for the profession. The exam has been a requirement since 2016 and is necessary for graduation and teacher registration. The LANTITE exam consists of two parts: a Literacy Test and a Numeracy Test, each lasting 120 minutes and containing approximately 65 questions. The literacy section tests grammar, spelling, reading comprehension, and logical expression, while the numeracy section assesses arithmetic, algebra, data analysis, and application to real-world scenarios. The results are either "Proficient" or "Not Proficient", with a passing score set at the top 30% of the adult population in Australia. Failure to pass the LANTITE exam means a student cannot graduate, complete teacher assessments, or register as a teacher in Australia.