Is Remote Invigilation the right choice for you
Remote invigilation follows a clear process to support students before and during their exam. To help you decide if the service is right for you, please explore the Assessment Player, setup process and technical specifications below:
Remote invigilation technical specifications
Below are the technical requirements you must meet to take exams using the Pearson Remote Invigilation Service.
Exam setup and device checks
When students log in to connect to an exam, they complete a setup process, which involves a series of steps to connect their devices, complete security checks and prepare for their exam. To prepare for this setup process, test your device settings below:
- Is your webcam working?
Simply visit this page and follow the instructions. If you see your image, you’re all set! - Is your microphone working?
Simply visit this page and follow the instructions If you can see a wave, you’re all set! - Is your internet speed suitable?
We recommend you use an ethernet cable to ensure a more stable connection. We recommend a minimum of 1,5 Mbps upload, ping under 25 ms. Check your internet speed. - What operating system are you using?
There is no minimum requirement for the operating system being used if the latest Chrome version can run on it. Windows, MacOS X, ChromeOS and most Linux distributions are supported. We only support the latest and the one before latest Google Chrome versions. Find out how to update to the latest Chrome version.
Full setup for onscreen and paper-based assessments
Explore the assessment player
Explore the assessment platform using the Assessment Player sandbox. This gives you access to a variety of different onscreen subjects and a paper-based assessment under the Remote Invigilation tab, helping you decide if the service is right for you.
Simply click ‘Register for an Account’ and follow the instructions to create your own login at Assessment Player sandbox .
Registering for remote invigilation
Students do not register directly for remote invigilation.
If you’re interested in this option:
- Contact your school or exam centre
- Ask whether the service is available in your country of residence
- Discuss any access arrangements or requirements.
Your centre will manage registration and provide next steps.
Need help?
Your school or exam centre is always your first point of contact, as they can confirm entries, start times, access arrangements and how the Remote Invigilation Service applies to you. If you still need additional support, or would like clarification about how the service works, our Remote Invigilation Customer Support team is here to help.
