TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment Oxford Admissions Test)

What is TSA?

TSA is short for Thinking Skills Assessment.

It currently consists of a 90 minute, multiple choice thinking skills assessment, and a 30-minute writing task.

Section 1 consists of 50 multiple choice questions designed to test numerical, problem solving, reasoning and critical thinking skils.

Section 2 is a writing task that evaluates an individual's ability to organise ideas in a clear and concise manner, and communicate them effectively.

What is it used for?

Entry to:

at a number of University of Oxford colleges. For PPE, you will need to take both sections of the test. For all the other courses, you only need to take section 1.

Which institutions use this test?

University of Oxford (O33) course code CV85, C830, L0V0, LN12, LQ81, L700, VQ51

Who do I enter the test with?

Through Cambridge Assessment

What is the entry deadline?

You will need to register to take the TSA from 15 August 2024 to 4 October 2024

When can I take the test?

24 October 2024

How long does the test last?

2 hours

When are the results available?

For further information:

Please go to the Oxford TSA webpage