ExamWritePad

Secure, customisable word processing for exams

ExamWritePad is a secure, customisable word processor for exams and controlled assessments. It acts as a ‘normal way of working’ accommodation, reflecting a student’s usual working environment to provide familiarity and meet their unique needs.

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Easy-to-use word processor for exam access arrangements

Exam software that helps every
candidate exceed

ExamWritePad offers an easy-to-use word processing tool, allowing students to type, edit and format their work during exams with confidence. Customisable features, such as font size, colours and accessibility options, mean every individual can work in a way that suits them.

Match each student’s normal way of working

Automatically backs up work so nothing is lost

Students can easily insert accented symbols. Ideal of language exams.

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Easy control for IT and admins

Your IT team has full control, with a custom configuration tool. From spell check to candidate numbers, USB monitoring and batch printing, it offers a wide range of features.

Flexible admin options


Batch printing


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Seamless integration with your education software

ExamWritePad pairs perfectly with Read&Write to provide a comprehensive solution for access arrangements in exams. 

Together, they support reading and writing, working as a Computer Reader, Scribe and Word Processor.

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Product updates

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Getting started with ExamWritePad

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Pricing plans for every need

We offer pricing for individual schools and colleges. Prices for colleges is based on student enrolment numbers. If you’ve got questions, book a chat with our Product specialists.

Pricing bundles

Contact us to find out more about special bundle offers with ExamWritePad and Read&Write

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ExamWritePad FAQs

Absolutely. ExamWritePad allows you to customise features like spell check,candidate details, autosave and other tools to match each student’s normal way of working.

Yes, ExamWritePad autosaves and backs up all student work to prevent data loss during exams. It ensures that even in case of a power cut or system failure, no work is lost.

Yes, ExamWritePad runs fully offline - ensuring a secure exam environment without internet access.

ExamWritePad works alongside Read&Write to provide a complete access arrangement exam solution. Read&Write handles reading and dictation tasks, working as a Computer Reader for typed words, and/or as a Scribe to enable words to be spoken into the word processor window. ExamWritePad manages word processing and submission.

Yes, ExamWritePad can be used on its own for students who only qualify for word processing support. However, when used with Read&Write or ClaroRead, it offers a full exam solution for reading and writing access arrangements.

ExamWritePad is designed for Windows-based systems and is easy to install across your school network. It integrates seamlessly with Read&Write and ClaroRead for a complete exam solution.

ExamWritePad offers simple domain-based pricing, allowing you to deploy it across your entire school site affordably. Bundled pricing with Read&Write or ClaroRead is also available for schools looking for a complete access arrangements exam solution. Contact us for more information.

No, Read&Write or ClaroRead is designed to support reading and dictation tasks as a Computer Reader or Scribe, while ExamWritePad handles word processing and submission. Both tools are needed to ensure all forms of access arrangements can be met.

Exam access arrangements are adjustments made to help students with disabilities or diverse learning needs sit exams on equal terms. ExamWritePad is secure digital exam software that supports those who need exam access arrangements, allowing students to type, edit and format their responses in a compliant, customisable environment.