SBL exam format (Sept 2026 to June 2027 study guide)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time | 3 hours 15 minutes, including reading and planning time you can use as you like |
| Structure | One integrated case study, 3 compulsory tasks |
| Marks | 100: 80 technical + 20 professional skills |
| Pre-seen | Released 2 weeks before the exam. A clean copy is given in the exam; you can't take in your own annotated copy. |
| Pass mark | 50 |
How our SBL mocks work
- Pick your plan: Every Chapter Test Series (a test for every chapter and 2 full mock exams), Part-wise Test Series (5 part tests and 2 full tests), Full Syllabus Mock Tests (2 full tests) or Every Chapter Series + Mentor. All cases are original, written by our faculty in the SBL case-study format, not ACCA past papers.
- Answer in the formats SBL asks for, such as reports, briefing notes and slides with notes, and upload one PDF.
- Your script comes back within 48 hours of upload, with comments on the technical content and the professional skills in each task.
- Doubts on your checked mock are answered by our faculty.
What happens to SBL in September 2027?
June 2027 is the last sitting under the current structure. From September 2027, SBL becomes S2 Strategic Business Leader, and a pass in SBL carries across as credit.













