ISE Digital can be delivered in centres under two candidate monitoring models:
- On-site invigilation: A physical invigilator is present in the room supervising candidates directly during the exam
- Remote proctoring: Candidates sit the test in a centre, but in-exam monitoring is conducted remotely
Both models aim to ensure a secure, controlled and fair test environment. Where, with the on-site invigilation, a person in the room would be responsible for monitoring candidate behaviour and preventing malpractice, remote proctoring replicates this function through technology-enabled monitoring.
| Aspect | On-site invigilation | Remotely proctored |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate volume per session | Multiple candidates may be accommodated in the same room under a single invigilator, subject to centre capacity and ratios | Single candidate per session to ensure full visibility, recording quality and individual monitoring |
| Provision of secure exam environment | Established and actively enforced by centre staff and on-site invigilator throughout the exam session | Established and maintained by centre staff; compliance monitored through recorded evidence and post-exam review; centre staff required to remain nearby in the event of emergency |
| Identity verification | Conducted in person by centre staff and/or invigilator prior to exam start | Conducted in person by centre staff and/or invigilator prior to exam start |
| Primary monitoring method | Continuous, real-time observation by invigilator | Continuous recording of video, audio and system data for post-exam review |
| Test-taking device | Centre-provided or BYOD, configured and checked by centre staff | Centre-provided or BYOD, configured and checked by centre staff |
| Secondary camera | Not required | Required; provided and positioned by the centre to ensure full visibility of candidate and environment for review |
| Candidate visibility and control | Direct physical oversight, including control of seating, movement and test conditions | Visibility ensured through camera setup and verified through recordings |
| Notice to candidate | Notice displayed in the exam room and/or at entry to the room, informing candidates of exam conditions and rules | Notice displayed in the exam room and/or at entry to the room; candidates must also explicitly agree to remote proctoring rules when logging into the proctoring platform |
| Invigilation script | Read and enforced by on-site invigilator | Read by centre staff |
| Exam start | Initiated by invigilator | Initiated by centre staff before they leave the room |
| During exam | Candidate monitoring by invigilator in the room | Candidate monitoring through remote proctoring |
| Candidate monitoring responsibility | On-site invigilator responsible for live monitoring and enforcement | Post-test reviewers responsible for monitoring through review of recorded evidence |
| Handling irregularities | Managed immediately during the exam by the invigilator; Supervisor Report needs to be completed to support post-exam security review and audit | Identified through structured post-test review of recordings and system data; all flagged events are investigated and outcomes applied following review (e.g. escalation, result decisions); Supervisor Report needs to be completed to support review (e.g. technical issues during session that required assistance from centre staff) |
| Control of exam conditions | Direct and continuous physical control exercised by invigilator and centre staff | Preventative control maintained by centre staff; compliance assessed through recorded evidence and post-exam review |
| Audit and evidence | Based on invigilator observations Supervisor Reports and centre records | Comprehensive audit trail including video recordings, audio, system logs and analytics data |
| Results turnaround | 3-5 UK working days | 5-7 UK working days |
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