Testing and Assessment

TEAS - Test of Essential Academic Skills

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered eligible for the Benjamin León School of Nursing at Miami Dade College the TEAS must be taken on-campus at a Miami Dade College test center. Scores from other institutions or from ATI directly are not eligible for consideration and will not be entered in the College’s student record keeping system. 

Admission exam requirement for School of Nursing!

Now offered to all MDC Campus Test Departments

The ATI TEAS, or Test of Essential Academic Skills, is designed specifically to assess a student's preparedness entering the health science fields. The ATI TEAS test is comprised of 170 questions set up in a multiple-choice format with four-option answers. Questions are designed to test the basic academic skills you will need to perform in class in the areas of: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage.

Teas Frequently Asked Questions

The Benjamin León School of Nursing at Miami Dade College pre-licensure Associate of Science in Nursing program requires the TEAS for all applicants.

Students must have a minimum TEAS composite score of 60% to apply for admission to the School of Nursing. 

The Benjamin León School of Nursing requires students to take the following Four components of the TEAS:

  • Reading- Key ideas and details Craft and structure integration of knowledge & ideas (53 questions 64 min)
  • Mathematics -Numbers and algebra measurement and data (36 questions 54 min)
  • Science- Human anatomy & physiology life and physical sciences as well as scientific reasoning (53 questions 63 mi
  • English and Language Usage- Conventions of standard English knowledge of language, vocabulary acquisition (28 questions 28 min)

Students will be allowed 3hrs 29 min to complete the exam.

It is strongly recommended that students wait until they have successfully completed all required EAP, English, Mathematics and Science courses (Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology) before attempting the exam. 

TEAS scores for consideration into Nursing or PTA programs, MUST be the result of testing at a MDC Testing and Assessment Department. Scores from other institutions cannot be used for consideration into the Nursing or PTA programs at Miami Dade College.

Results are viewable immediately after the exam. Score reports will not be printed for MDC students; as they will be inputted into the MDC Connect student accounts.

If you are testing for another (non-MDC) institution, two score reports will be offered, one as a printed copy and one as a stamped and sealed copy. *Be advised, other Institution candidates will be subject to a separate fee of $45.

For more information about the exam, please visit https://atitesting.com 

Candidates taking the TEAS must follow these instructions:

Step 1: Fill out the TEAS for Nursing Exam Request Form or the TEAS for Health Sciences Exam Request Form.

Step 2: Receive appointment confirmation from the Testing and Assessment Department. An email with the appropriate payment link will be sent.

Step 3: Pay the test fee, at the site you would like to take your test. Your seat will not be reserved without payment.

Step 4: Create an ATI account at www.atitesting.com. Select create account by filing out the required information, click HERE for creating an account instructions.

Step 5: If testing on campus, bring your username and password along with two picture ID's to the testing center on the day of your exam.

The following policies apply to all examinees planning to take the TEAS exam at Miami Dade College:

  • Miami Dade College does not accept TEAS test scores from other institutions. For admission consideration the ATI TEAS must be taken at a Miami Dade College - Testing and Assessment Department.
  • Schedule at least 4 hours to complete the exam. The actual test time is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

As per the BLSON Admission Requirements Page students must have completed all program requirements before the target deadline dates below:

For further information about the BLSON Admission Requirements, please visit the BLSON Admission Requirements Page.

***Please note testing appointment availability will vary per campus***

Under certain circumstances, arrangements for auxiliary aids and modifications are permissible. The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and experiences for candidates with documented disabilities. These services can include:

  • Sign language interpreters
  • Adaptive or assistive technology
  • Note takers
  • and more

An ACCESS representative can help eligible candidates identify and arrange for accommodations that ensure success.

Instructions for Auxiliary Aids and Modifications:

  1. Candidate presents documentation to ACCESS department.
  2. ACCESS department intakes documentation.
  3. Accommodations are determined.
  4. ACCESS department informs Testing Center about candidate's accommodations.
  5. Candidate contacts Testing Center to schedule the test with accommodations.
  6. Testing Center plans for accommodated testing needs.
  7. Candidate tests.

Students will be allowed one retake with a minimum of 30 days between attempts. Further retakes must be one year (365 days) from the first attempt.

Example:

  • 1st Attempt
    • March 1st, 2022
  • 2nd Attempt (1st Retake)
    • April 1st, 2022
  • 3rd Attempt  (2nd retake – Available one year after 1st attempt)
    • March 1st, 2023
  • 4th Attempt  (3rd retake – Available one year after 2nd attempt)
    • April 1st, 2023

Scores (regardless of attempt number) are valid for a period of two (2) years.

Location Available Day and Time
Hialeah Testing
1220-01
By Online Appointments M, T, W, R 
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM           
Homestead Testing
A114
By Online Appointments M, T, W         
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
R                 
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
F                 
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Kendall Testing
Building R, 5th Floor
By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
F
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Medical Testing
1303
By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
F
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
MEEC Testing
1101
By Online Appointments
Varies by date
North Testing
1160
By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
F
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Padrón Testing
1103
By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
F
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
West Testing
2110
By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
F
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wolfson Testing
3104
By Online Appointments M, T, W, R
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
F
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Contact a Testing and Assessment location, where we would be glad to help you!

Note:  Examinees must be checked-in and seated by the time scheduled in order to begin the test. Examinees will then have adequate time to finish the test in a reasonable period or within the Hours of Operation.

The following are resources for students to prepare for the TEAS:

ATI - https://atitesting.com/teas-prep

Miami Dade College - A study guide is available in the Medical Campus Bookstore.

Please visit the Testing Fees webpage for additional information and test specific fees.