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Last updated: 6 October 2026
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EXAM FORMAT

CEnT-S now consists of 65 questions and 140 minutes

CISIA has added a Reading and Comprehension section. The current CEnT-S structure now contains six sections.

  • Reading and Comprehension: 10 questions / 30 minutes
  • Total: 65 questions / 140 minutes
  • The new section assesses English reading comprehension at B2 level or above
EXAM CALENDAR

The CEnT-S calendar now contains five macro periods

Under the current CISIA structure, normalized results are released at the end of five macro periods.

  • Period 1 result: 29 January
  • Period 2 result: 31 March · Period 3 result: 31 May
  • Period 4 result: 30 July · Period 5 result: 17 September
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