CENTA International TPO 2026

Prizes · International TPO 2026

Prizes Launching Soon

For Teachers

Individual recognition & rewards

For Schools

Institutional honours and recognition your school can showcase

Trusted Collaborators

International TPO Partners

From global publishers to ministries — International TPO is shaped with institutions that share our commitment to teacher excellence.

Hall of Excellence

Winners Over the Decade

A decade of educators whose dedication has defined what teaching excellence looks like.

Voices of International TPO

Hear From Teachers Themselves

Stories, reflections, and moments from teachers across the world.

From the community

What Educators Say About International TPO

"CENTA International TPO is a powerful national platform for teachers—I believe every educator should experience it"

— Anukriti Kabra

"CENTA International TPO is an excellent initiative that keeps me updated with emerging trends in education"

— Naga Padmaja Geddam

"The detailed scorecard, the rigor of the questions as well as the variety of skills tested in the International TPO have provided me a thorough insight into my skills as a teacher, what I am good at and where I can improve."

— Bhuvaneshwari Sivakumar

"...International TPO challenges my higher-order thinking—application, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis... I take it every year to track my growth."

— Gyaneshwaran Gomathinayagam

"...being recognized through International TPO was a wonderful feeling... rare to have tools that measure effectiveness and guide growth... a real privilege"

— Kavitha Kannan

"...plan to keep learning and competing through CENTA exams... take CENTA International TPO to grow as an educator"

— Padmini Venkatesan

"Both the TQ and the International TPO exams were comprised of a set of challenging and well-chosen questions that not only test the examiner's acumen but helps them stay sharp and think on their feet"

— Vidit Sahewala

"CENTA International TPO is a powerful national platform for teachers—I believe every educator should experience it"

— Anukriti Kabra

"CENTA International TPO is an excellent initiative that keeps me updated with emerging trends in education"

— Naga Padmaja Geddam

"The detailed scorecard, the rigor of the questions as well as the variety of skills tested in the International TPO have provided me a thorough insight into my skills as a teacher, what I am good at and where I can improve."

— Bhuvaneshwari Sivakumar

"...International TPO challenges my higher-order thinking—application, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis... I take it every year to track my growth."

— Gyaneshwaran Gomathinayagam

"...being recognized through International TPO was a wonderful feeling... rare to have tools that measure effectiveness and guide growth... a real privilege"

— Kavitha Kannan

"...plan to keep learning and competing through CENTA exams... take CENTA International TPO to grow as an educator"

— Padmini Venkatesan

"Both the TQ and the International TPO exams were comprised of a set of challenging and well-chosen questions that not only test the examiner's acumen but helps them stay sharp and think on their feet"

— Vidit Sahewala

"I believe the key to the right answers lies in asking the right questions—and CENTA does exactly that"

— Sukanya Banerjee

"Preparing for and writing the International TPO 2024 has elevated my professional profile. It has enhanced my credibility, recognition and ranking on online platforms, attracted potential students, and boosted parents' confidence in my teaching methods."

— Sharadha Ramanathan

"...modest background in Jharkhand... CENTA International TPO gave me the platform to showcase my teaching skills... helped me land a role at a reputed CBSE school... turning point in my journey."

— Ankit Kumar Jha

"...International TPO equipped me with top teaching practices quickly... through hands-on activities and engagement... learned alongside a diverse global cohort."

— Manoj Pillai

"...International TPO was such an effective assessment tool... made me wish I were more involved in teaching than administration"

— Mitra Som Saha

"...teachers have the greatest impact on student achievement... CENTA recognizes, rewards, and supports teachers' professional growth"

— Thota Srinivas

"I believe the key to the right answers lies in asking the right questions—and CENTA does exactly that"

— Sukanya Banerjee

"Preparing for and writing the International TPO 2024 has elevated my professional profile. It has enhanced my credibility, recognition and ranking on online platforms, attracted potential students, and boosted parents' confidence in my teaching methods."

— Sharadha Ramanathan

"...modest background in Jharkhand... CENTA International TPO gave me the platform to showcase my teaching skills... helped me land a role at a reputed CBSE school... turning point in my journey."

— Ankit Kumar Jha

"...International TPO equipped me with top teaching practices quickly... through hands-on activities and engagement... learned alongside a diverse global cohort."

— Manoj Pillai

"...International TPO was such an effective assessment tool... made me wish I were more involved in teaching than administration"

— Mitra Som Saha

"...teachers have the greatest impact on student achievement... CENTA recognizes, rewards, and supports teachers' professional growth"

— Thota Srinivas

"CENTA International TPO is a powerful national platform for teachers—I believe every educator should experience it"

— Anukriti Kabra

"I believe the key to the right answers lies in asking the right questions—and CENTA does exactly that"

— Sukanya Banerjee

"CENTA International TPO is an excellent initiative that keeps me updated with emerging trends in education"

— Naga Padmaja Geddam

"Preparing for and writing the International TPO 2024 has elevated my professional profile. It has enhanced my credibility, recognition and ranking on online platforms, attracted potential students, and boosted parents' confidence in my teaching methods."

— Sharadha Ramanathan

"The detailed scorecard, the rigor of the questions as well as the variety of skills tested in the International TPO have provided me a thorough insight into my skills as a teacher, what I am good at and where I can improve."

— Bhuvaneshwari Sivakumar

"...modest background in Jharkhand... CENTA International TPO gave me the platform to showcase my teaching skills... helped me land a role at a reputed CBSE school... turning point in my journey."

— Ankit Kumar Jha

"...International TPO challenges my higher-order thinking—application, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis... I take it every year to track my growth."

— Gyaneshwaran Gomathinayagam

"...International TPO equipped me with top teaching practices quickly... through hands-on activities and engagement... learned alongside a diverse global cohort."

— Manoj Pillai

"...being recognized through International TPO was a wonderful feeling... rare to have tools that measure effectiveness and guide growth... a real privilege"

— Kavitha Kannan

"...International TPO was such an effective assessment tool... made me wish I were more involved in teaching than administration"

— Mitra Som Saha

"...plan to keep learning and competing through CENTA exams... take CENTA International TPO to grow as an educator"

— Padmini Venkatesan

"...teachers have the greatest impact on student achievement... CENTA recognizes, rewards, and supports teachers' professional growth"

— Thota Srinivas

"Both the TQ and the International TPO exams were comprised of a set of challenging and well-chosen questions that not only test the examiner's acumen but helps them stay sharp and think on their feet"

— Vidit Sahewala

Institutional Participation

Schools & Governments on the International TPO Journey

From private schools to state education bodies — International TPO is a shared benchmark trusted across the educational spectrum.

Schools

Jamnaben Hirachand Ambani Saraswati Vidyamandir

Mel Maruvathur Adhiparasakthi High School

State Governments

Newsroom

CENTA International TPO in the News

Coverage, features, and stories from across the global International TPO ecosystem.

The Indian Express

A decade in motion

Reflections From a Decade of International TPO

Ten years of teachers, schools, and stories — a movement that has redefined recognition for educators worldwide.

2015
Inaugural Year
Launched nationally in India with participants from 300+ locations.
2017
International TPO is born
International Teaching Professionals' Olympiad launches across India and the UAE — with participants from 2,000+ locations.
2018
17 governments back International TPO
Seventeen governments stand behind CENTA International TPO as a benchmark for teaching excellence.
2019
Scaling across cities
International TPO expands massively to 75 cities, with participants from 6,000+ locations.
2020
Going global, going online
Adapting to global events, CENTA International TPO moves online amid the pandemic and becomes available in several countries.
2022
30 countries, co-branded TPOs
Participation from 30 countries — and deeper government support through co-branded TPOs.
2024
International TPO meets the CENTA App
Integration of CENTA International TPO with the CENTA App, supporting 2 million teachers — a brand new format with the first stage fully free and a stronger emphasis on learning.

The Biggest Global
Competition for Teachers

Be part of the global stage.

Prizes Launching Soon

International TPO Partners

Winners Over the Decade

Hear From Teachers Themselves

What Educators Say About International TPO

Schools & Governments on the International TPO Journey

CENTA International TPO in the News

Delhi DoE, CENTA host Teaching Professionals Olympiad

CENTA brings International TPO to Nigeria

CENTA's goal is to make teaching aspirational

Reliance Foundation & CENTA partner for Teacher Awards

CENTA brings International TPO to Kenya

Meet the principal from Hyderabad who has topped an exam for teachers

Reflections From a Decade of International TPO

Inaugural Year

International TPO is born

17 governments back International TPO

Scaling across cities

Going global, going online

30 countries, co-branded TPOs

International TPO meets the CENTA App

Be the first to know when registrations open.

The Biggest GlobalCompetition for Teachers

Be part of the global stage.

Prizes Launching Soon

International TPO Partners

Winners Over the Decade

Hear From Teachers Themselves

What Educators Say About International TPO

Schools & Governments on the International TPO Journey

CENTA International TPO in the News

Delhi DoE, CENTA host Teaching Professionals Olympiad

CENTA brings International TPO to Nigeria

CENTA's goal is to make teaching aspirational

Reliance Foundation & CENTA partner for Teacher Awards

CENTA brings International TPO to Kenya

Meet the principal from Hyderabad who has topped an exam for teachers

Reflections From a Decade of International TPO

Inaugural Year

International TPO is born

17 governments back International TPO

Scaling across cities

Going global, going online

30 countries, co-branded TPOs

International TPO meets the CENTA App

Be the first to know when registrations open.

The Biggest Global
Competition for Teachers