For schools and exams teams

An exam word processor for schools.

ExamDash is being developed for candidates who type their exam answers. It combines a Windows writing app with a staff dashboard for finding, recovering and printing work.

In development. Not yet available for general release or live exam use. Register your interest to find out more.

Illustration based on the ExamDash editor layout, with display controls, answer area and finish and print actions.
Illustrative workspace

How it works

Set up. Type. Save. Print.

The current version brings candidate details, written answers and printing into one application.

  1. 01

    Set up the session

    Enter the candidate, centre and paper details before writing begins.

  2. 02

    Type the answers

    The candidate writes in the Windows app, with adjustable text size and screen colours.

  3. 03

    Save as they work

    The app saves copies on the device and sends work to the server when connected.

  4. 04

    Finish and print

    Print answers with candidate and paper details. Staff can also download PDFs from the dashboard.

In the current version

Writing and recovery tools.

The current version includes automatic saving, recovery options and adjustable writing preferences.

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Automatic saving

Local backups continue if the server connection drops. Remote saves are queued to retry when the connection returns.

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Same-day recovery

Staff can find and reopen a candidate's work from today, using available local backups or saved server copies.

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Two-paper sessions

Open two related papers side by side, with separate answers and printouts for each paper.

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Display preferences

Adjust font size, spacing and screen colours without changing the standard printed layout.

For exams officers and IT staff

A separate dashboard for staff.

Find exam records, review saved work and print answers through a web browser. Staff access is organised by role and school.

  • Search by candidate and exam
  • Download and print exam PDFs
  • Manage registered devices and staff access
  • View audit records of staff actions