Onscreen assessment
We're excited to open up more ways for students to best show what they know and can do. Offering the choice of onscreen and paper exams means schools and colleges can decide what works for each student in preparing them for future life, work and study.
We're already making onscreen exams a reality
Over 11,000 students took onscreen GCSE, International GCSE, and International A Level exams in summer 2024.
90% of learners who took onscreen International GCSE exams in 2022 wanted their school to offer more subjects in the future.
How it works
Our onscreen assessments are the same as the paper-based assessments. The questions are the same and the exams are taken at the same time - the only difference is the format. Candidates will take their assessments at a centre, under exam conditions, working on devices.
We’ve worked hard to make sure that our onscreen exam platform gives every student the opportunity to thrive, with built-in accessibility features and functionality that allows them to make notes throughout the exam.
Chat to us
Let us know if you would like to know more or if you’re planning to offer onscreen assessment. Our team will be in touch to support you and your students.
Onscreen assessment is available NOW!
Pearson Edexcel onscreen examinations are available for students to sit in a number of International GCSE and International A Level (IAL®) subjects. Subject to regulatory timelines and Ofqual approval, we are also working towards onscreen exam options becoming available for selected Pearson Edexcel GCSE English qualifications.
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2022 2023 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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Subject to Ofqual approval |