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Key Dates and Timetables

Exams Officer Noticeboard

Entries

Internal Assessment

Examinations

Results, Grade Boundaries and PRS

Special Requirements

Centre Information

Portal

On-Screen Exams

e-submission upload

The Exam Process

Online Events Support

Administration Contacts

e-assessment

With over 15 years’ experience in the development and delivery of e-assessment, we are the leading awarding body in the delivery of digital assessment for both general and vocational qualifications.

Discover the benefits of e-assessment with Eduqas and why this could be a positive experience for you and your learners.

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Supporting our schools and colleges

To ensure our schools and colleges can deliver this method of assessment with confidence, we have a dedicated E-assessment team, who provide end-to-end support from software installation through to the administration of the final e-assessment.

Our friendly and professional team is available to offer you comprehensive guidance to ensure you can deliver our assessments with ease. Contact our team today via e-assessment@eduqas.co.uk or 029 2026 5328.

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E-assessments allow learners to be assessed via their usual way of learning. </span></li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW22613389 BCX0\" paraid=\"230104024\" paraeid=\"{4b908121-394e-42dd-9bc9-55ebf9e62657}{167}\"><strong>Interactive questions</strong><strong>:</strong><span> our e-assessment provides additional interactivity including drag and drop options and multimedia questions that use audio and video.</span></li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW22613389 BCX0\" paraid=\"230104024\" paraeid=\"{4b908121-394e-42dd-9bc9-55ebf9e62657}{167}\"><strong>Inclusive</strong><strong>:</strong><span> accessibility and interactivity features appeal to a wider spectrum of learners.</span> </li>\n</ul>\n</div>"},{"accordionTitle":"E-assessments designed to meet the needs of your school or college","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"<div class=\"SCXW22613389 BCX0\">\n<div class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW22613389 BCX0\">Learners’ digital literacy skills have grown significantly; therefore, our assessments reflect this progression. To support you, we offer e-assessment for free, with no obligation to deliver this method of assessment. </div>\n<div class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW22613389 BCX0\"><br>Key features include: </div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"SCXW22613389 BCX0\">\n<div class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW22613389 BCX0\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW22613389 BCX0\" paraid=\"26792427\" paraeid=\"{47f285c4-ee01-4a71-91bc-2b4bfe05fa75}{12}\"><strong>Free setup</strong><strong>:</strong><span> there are no software costs to run e-assessment.</span></li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW22613389 BCX0\" paraid=\"26792427\" paraeid=\"{47f285c4-ee01-4a71-91bc-2b4bfe05fa75}{12}\"><strong>Free to try</strong><strong>:<span> </span></strong>run practice e-assessment without the need to make entries.</li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW22613389 BCX0\" paraid=\"26792427\" paraeid=\"{47f285c4-ee01-4a71-91bc-2b4bfe05fa75}{12}\"><strong>Free resources</strong><strong>:</strong><span> access to a bank of sample e-assessments and past papers for mock exams so that learners can familiarise themselves with the software.</span> </li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</div>"},{"accordionTitle":"Want to see an example of e-assessment?","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW260176982 BCX0\">\n<ol>\n<li>Click on the link provided:  <a href=\"https://web.download.wjec.co.uk/surpass/packaged-exams/L1_2_ICT_SAM_English/index.html\">https://web.download.wjec.co.uk/surpass/packaged-exams/L1_2_ICT_SAM_English/index.html</a></li>\n<li>Click ‘OK’:  </li>\n<li>Click ‘Yes’:  </li>\n<li>Click ‘Start the Test’:  </li>\n<li>To navigate through the assessment, click ‘Back’ or ‘Next’ at the bottom of the screen:    </li>\n<li>Once the Sample Assessment Material has been viewed, close the tab or browser. </li>\n</ol>\n</div>"},{"accordionTitle":"Assessments delivered by secure and market leading software","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143940720 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW143940720 BCX0\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" paraid=\"1858868290\" paraeid=\"{47f285c4-ee01-4a71-91bc-2b4bfe05fa75}{190}\">To ensure our e-assessments are delivered confidently and securely, we use the market-leading Surpass platform to administer our online assessments. This platform ensures a smooth delivery of our assessments, whilst maintaining a high level of security. </p>\n</div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW143940720 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW143940720 BCX0\" paraid=\"696482100\" paraeid=\"{47f285c4-ee01-4a71-91bc-2b4bfe05fa75}{220}\">In addition, our e-assessment themselves are delivered via SecureClient, which can be accessed for free by our schools and colleges.</p>\n</div>"},{"accordionTitle":"Designed with learners in mind ","accordionTitleSecondary":null,"accordionImage":"","accordionContent":"<p>Our e-assessments are designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring all learners can access this method of assessment with ease. 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For instances where learners have approved extra time, this is added prior to the exam by the centre. </span></li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW208931432 BCX0\" paraid=\"152924444\" paraeid=\"{ca50467e-ba54-49e3-abe3-85c50542e5af}{101}\"><strong>Receipt and storage of question papers</strong><strong>:</strong><span> as all assessments are hosted online, there are only 5 physical contingency papers and stationery to take receipt of and log into your secure storage area.* </span></li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW208931432 BCX0\" paraid=\"152924444\" paraeid=\"{ca50467e-ba54-49e3-abe3-85c50542e5af}{101}\"><strong>Despatching completed exam scripts</strong><strong>:</strong><span> following an e-assessment, here are no physical exam papers and stationery to collect, store and despatch. The scripts are instantly and automatically sent to WJEC. 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Built-in countdown timers ensure learners receive their full allocated time, with options for extra time if needed.</span></li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW208931432 BCX0\" paraid=\"1589503479\" paraeid=\"{b1727575-8110-4f6d-b6fb-8bd83311dd5a}{2}\"><strong>Collecting scripts</strong><strong>:</strong><span> no need to collect and collate scripts.</span><span> </span>Once a learner has finished, or their allocated time has elapsed, their script is automatically uploaded to us. </li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW208931432 BCX0\" paraid=\"1589503479\" paraeid=\"{b1727575-8110-4f6d-b6fb-8bd83311dd5a}{2}\"><strong>Packing scripts</strong><strong>:</strong><span> no need to collate, and pack completed exam scripts. This also eliminates the potential for packing errors and postal label errors. </span></li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW208931432 BCX0\" paraid=\"1589503479\" paraeid=\"{b1727575-8110-4f6d-b6fb-8bd83311dd5a}{2}\"><strong>Despatching scripts:</strong> instantaneous confirmation receipt - the administration screen will inform you of which scripts we have received. <br><br></li>\n</ul>\n</div>"}]}

Want to know more about e-assessment with Eduqas? Contact our team today!