"CENTA International TPO is a powerful national platform for teachers—I believe every educator should experience it"
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11th Edition·CENTA International TPO
The Biggest Global
Competition for Teachers
Celebrating and recognising teaching excellence across the world.
10Years2M+Teachers100K+Schools170+Countries
Prelims Last Date
14 November 2026
Finals Date
6 December 2026
THE JOURNEY
From Classroom to Global Stage
Your journey to the CENTA International TPO Finals, step by step.
01
YOUR ENTRY POINT
Take the CENTA TQ (Teaching Quotient)
CENTA TQ is a globally benchmarked teacher assessment. Take it once — your score automatically enters you into CENTA International TPO consideration.
02
THE PRELIMS
Your CENTA TQ Score Is Your Prelims
Your CENTA TQ score is your Prelims score. Any valid CENTA TQ taken between 14 Nov 2024 and 14 Nov 2026 counts.
03
THE SELECTION
Top 3,000 Go Further
CENTA ranks all valid CENTA TQ scorers and invites the top 3,000 to the Finals. Shortlisted teachers will be notified directly.
Cut-off at CENTA's discretion04
THE FINALS
Take the Global Stage
The CENTA International TPO Finals — 6th December 2026. Compete alongside teachers from across the world for prizes, global recognition, and a place in a decade-long legacy of teaching excellence.
Finals — 6 Dec 2026YOUR ENTRY POINT
What is CENTA TQ?
CENTA TQ is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates the fundamental competencies of teaching — accepted by educational institutions worldwide. Any teacher who wants to participate in the CENTA International TPO must take CENTA TQ as the entry point.
MCQ Format
10 Domains
90 Minutes
Time Duration
40 Questions
Total Questions
100 Marks
No Negative Marking
HOW TO JOIN
Who is this for?
INDIVIDUAL TEACHER
I want to participate on my own
Take CENTA TQ independently. Your score automatically enters you into CENTA International TPO consideration.
Take CENTA TQTHROUGH YOUR SCHOOL
My school is participating
Not sure if your school is enrolled? Check with your school admin — if your institution is a CENTA partner, your participation may already be arranged.
Register School InterestIn all cases, a valid CENTA TQ score submitted before 14 November 2026 is required for consideration. CENTA's decision on Finals invitations is final.
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Prizes · CENTA International TPO
Prizes to Be Announced
For Teachers
Individual recognition, Cash Prizes & Rewards
For Schools
Institutional honours and recognition your school can showcase
Trusted Collaborators
CENTA International TPO Partners Over the Years
From global publishers to ministries — CENTA 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 CENTA International TPO
Hear From Teachers Themselves
Stories, reflections, and moments from teachers across the world.
From the community
What Educators Say About CENTA International TPO
Institutional Participation
Schools & Governments on the CENTA International TPO Journey
From private schools to state education bodies — CENTA International TPO is a shared benchmark trusted across the educational spectrum.
Schools
State Governments
Newsroom
CENTA International TPO in the News
Coverage, features, and stories from across the global CENTA International TPO ecosystem.
A decade in motion
Reflections From a Decade of CENTA 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
CENTA International TPO is born
International Teaching Professionals' Olympiad launches across India and the UAE — with participants from 2,000+ locations.
- 2018
17 governments back CENTA International TPO
Seventeen governments stand behind CENTA International TPO as a benchmark for teaching excellence.
- 2019
Scaling across cities
CENTA 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
CENTA 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.
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