Why use TSA?
Discover students with the right skills
TSA focuses on academic thinking skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking, which are crucial for university study but are not the focus of school qualifications.
Predict success
TSA helps you identify applicants who will thrive on your course. Validity studies show a positive relationship between test scores and on-course performance.
Support widening access
TSA is designed to be accessible to all applicants. It is a test of skills, not prior knowledge and therefore provides students with another opportunity to show what they can do.
Gain international reach
TSA can be taken either through our global network of test centres or online as a secure remote-proctored test. You can reach applicants from across the world.
Make a fair comparison
TSA gives a common benchmark of an applicant’s core thinking skills, providing you with a fair way to compare candidates from different educational or cultural backgrounds.