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Covid-19: important information for TSA S1 candidates

Here’s a summary of the changes to the Thinking Skills Assessment Section 1 (TSA S1) due to Covid-19:

• TSA S1 will not run on 4 November as previously scheduled, instead it will run on 5 November 2020. 
• TSA S1 will still be taken at your chosen centre but you will take it on a computer rather than with pen and paper. The test format will remain the same.
• Your school/centre will be able to advise whether you should bring your own laptop or if a computer will be provided for you.
• You should register for the test through your centre in the usual way.

For a summary of all the changes to the Cambridge pre-interview assessments test dates, please visit our Covid-19 page. 

We understand you will have questions about computer-based test delivery. Subscribe to our Support Site article for the latest updates and frequently asked questions (FAQs). 

Unable to access a test centre due to Covid-19? 
For candidates who are unable to access a test centre due to Covid-19 restrictions, we can offer a remote proctored test service. This means you can take the test on a laptop or computer in your preferred location. For the full criteria and how to apply, please read our Support Site article.  

The information in this section is for applicants for Land Economy to the University of Cambridge. For information about the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA/TSA: Section 1) for the University of Oxford, visit our TSA Oxford section. For information about other assessments for the University of Cambridge, visit the University of Cambridge pre-interview assessments page.