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ExamType For iPad · Education

The exam word processor for iPad.

A strict, distraction-free place for candidates to type their exam answers. Invigilators stay in control of every step, from setup to the printed script.

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£14.99 one-off · no subscription · no accounts

The exam editor, used landscape with an external keyboard.
No writing helpSpellcheck, autocorrect and prediction off
Nothing leaves the iPadNo internet features, accounts or analytics
Encrypted autosaveWork survives restarts and interruptions
Ready-to-send scriptsA4, 12 pt, double-spaced, every page labelled

How it works

One controlled workflow, from setup to signed-off script.

Candidates type. Invigilators control everything else, protected by a session PIN.

  1. Before

    Set up the session

    Enter the centre number, candidate name and number, and component code. Set a PIN and confirm the device checks.

  2. During

    Type in strict mode

    Work autosaves as the candidate types. If the app is left for any reason, the answer is hidden until the PIN is entered.

  3. At the end

    Finish and lock

    The invigilator enters the PIN to submit. The script becomes read-only and can’t be reopened for editing.

  4. After

    Print, verify, clear

    Print with the candidate present, record that they’ve checked it, then clear the iPad for the next candidate.

The strict editor

Everything a candidate needs to type. Nothing that helps them write.

No spelling or grammar help

Spellcheck, autocorrect, predictive text and word suggestions are all switched off in the editor.

No pasting

Pasting and any multi-character insertion are blocked, and the text-selection menu, lookup and data detection are disabled.

Locks when left

Home screen, Control Centre, a notification or a restart: the answer is hidden and typing stops until the invigilator’s PIN is entered.

Encrypted autosave

Saved as the candidate types and every 15 seconds, encrypted with AES-256 and stored only on the iPad.

Undo and redo only

The only editing tools are undo and redo. There are no menus to explore and nowhere else to go.

Made for exam desks

Landscape, full-screen iPad layout for use with an external keyboard. Works with Guided Access and Single App Mode.

Classroom mode

Practise in lessons, exactly as in the exam.

Students open classroom mode themselves and type in the same strict editor they’ll use on exam day. Their work is saved on the iPad, ready to finish next lesson or print for marking.

  • Identical editor to exam mode, with no PIN needed
  • Saved work listed by student name and title
  • Prints in the exam layout, clearly marked as practice
  • Helps show a word processor is the student’s normal way of working
  • Unavailable whenever an exam session is on the iPad
Classroom mode uses its own colours, so nobody confuses it with an exam.

Printing

Scripts that are ready to go in the envelope.

ExamType lays out every page itself, so the script prints the same way on any AirPrint printer and no text is ever cut off.

  • A4, 12-point text, double-spaced
  • Centre number, candidate name and number, and component code on every page
  • “Page X of Y” on every page
  • Saved PDFs are named with the candidate’s details
  • Printed with the candidate present, and verified before the iPad can be cleared

Your setup

ExamType secures the app. Your centre secures the iPad.

No app can lock down a whole device by itself. Here’s what ExamType handles, and what your centre needs to set up.

ExamType does
  • Strict editor with all writing help switched off
  • PIN lock after any interruption or restart
  • Encrypted on-device storage, with no internet features
  • Read-only final submission and controlled printing
  • No over-the-air changes: it only updates through the App Store
Your centre does
  • Guided Access or supervised Single App Mode
  • Apple Intelligence, Writing Tools, Siri and dictation off in iPadOS
  • No internet access, AirDrop or Handoff
  • Invigilation, printing, cover sheets and contingency equipment
  • Testing the full setup before live exams

Our centre checklist walks through every step. It covers configuring the iPad, the tests to run before your first live exam, and what to check before each candidate. Open the centre checklist →

Pricing

Buy once. Use it every exam season.

No subscription, no per-candidate fees and no accounts. Every update is included.

ExamType for iPad
Exam mode and classroom mode

£14.99

per iPad, one-off purchase

  • Unlimited candidates and exam sessions
  • Classroom mode for practice in lessons
  • A4 printing with candidate details on every page
  • Email support from the developer
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Buying for a school or college?

Buy licences centrally through Apple School Manager and assign them to your iPads with your device management system. Licences belong to the school and can be moved between iPads.

50% off

when buying 20 or more licences through Apple School Manager

Questions before buying? Email [email protected].

FAQ

Questions exams officers ask.

Is ExamType approved by JCQ?

No. JCQ doesn’t approve or certify software. ExamType is built around the published requirements for word-processed scripts, and your centre stays responsible for checking its full setup against current JCQ and awarding-body instructions.

Can a candidate get online or use another app?

ExamType has no browser, links, accounts or online content, and blocks pasting. Stopping candidates from leaving the app, and turning off internet access, is done in iPadOS with Guided Access or Single App Mode. The centre checklist explains how.

What happens if the app closes or the iPad restarts?

The work is already saved and encrypted on the iPad. When ExamType reopens, the answer stays hidden until the invigilator enters the session PIN, and the interruption is recorded in the session log.

What if the invigilator forgets the PIN?

There’s deliberately no back door, so a session can’t be unlocked without its PIN. Write the PIN down and keep it with the exam paperwork until the session has been cleared.

Is candidate data sent anywhere?

No. Names, candidate numbers and answers are encrypted and stored only on the iPad. We have no servers that receive them. Clearing a session deletes it from the device permanently.

Does it support spellcheck or reader arrangements?

Not at the moment. ExamType is a strict word processor with all spelling and grammar help turned off, so don’t use it for arrangements that need a spellchecker, a computer reader or speech recognition.

Can the app change in the middle of an exam series?

Only through a normal App Store update. ExamType never downloads code by itself. Pause app updates with your device management during exam season, so candidates use the version you tested.

Which iPads does it work on?

Any iPad that runs a current version of iPadOS. Check the App Store listing for the minimum version. We recommend using an external keyboard, as candidates would with any exam word processor.

Ready for exam day.

£14.99 per iPad. Test it with your centre’s setup well before your first live exam.

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