Pearson Remote Invigilation Service (RIS) - Parent/Guardian Agreement 2025-2026 - Version 3 - June 2025

Oct 20, 2026

Agreement for parents/guardians enabling students to take Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level exams via remote invigilation at home. Defines parent/guardian responsibilities and safeguarding expectations, including supervision availability, maintaining exam conditions, restricting unauthorised materials, and handling internet loss support. Specifies required equipment and technology: reliable internet, a laptop/PC with webcam and audio, printer for exam booklets, mobile device with ProctorExam, scanning tools for uploads, and a backup recording device plus required room setup and quiet private environment.

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Pearson Remote Invigilation Service (RIS)

Parent/Guardian Agreement 2025-2026

Version 3: June 2025

Agreement purpose and access requirement

Equipment and Technology Requirements

Other requirements for the exam environment

Keeping your child safe

Pre-exam familiarisation

Authorised and unauthorised items

Pearson Remote Invigilation Service (RIS) Parent/Guardian Agreement 2025-2026 Version 3: June 2025 By harnessing innovative new technology, Pearson are delighted to offer students the opportunity to sit their Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International A Level exams in their chosen home environment. In order for your child/student to be granted access to the service, you are required to agree to the information provided in this document and the Remote Invigilation Service Terms of Use. For each remotely invigilated examination Pearson will provide: • the opportunity for practice and familiarisation ahead of the high-stakes exams. • access to the secure online exam environment for the student to sit the exam and an online invigilator This agreement serves to outline your responsibilities as a parent/guardian and seeks to ensure your student’s exams run as smoothly as possible. Equipment and Technology Requirements By signing your student up to sit remotely invigilated exams, you agree to the following terms and conditions. You will ensure your student has access to the following: • a clear workspace, free from unauthorised items • a stable internet connection • a laptop or PC with working webcam, speakers, and microphone. Laptop or PC must be connected to power to ensure the device battery will remain for the duration of the exam • a working printer with sufficient ink and paper to print a complete exam answer booklet. The printer should be in the same room in which the exam is being sat. It is your responsibility to test the printer and ensure a sufficient supply of paper and ink before each exam • Laptops and PCs must have an appropriate PDF reader installed and be able to download and print PDF files. Please also set the device to auto-reconnect to the internet in case the connection drops during an examination. • a second (fully charged) mobile device with the ProctorExam app installed. This will be used during the pre-exam set-up and will need to be positioned to show the student's exam environment during the exam • Microsoft Lens, a similar scanning app downloaded to your mobile device or physical scanning device to enable completed exams to be scanned and uploaded to the Assessment Player • in addition to the laptop and mobile device, you will need a (fully charged) backup device to record the exam. This device must have enough storage space to store a recording locally. Please note this is a requirement for each remotely invigilated exam-if connection is lost during an exam, we may need you to send us the recording and a student’s grade could be negatively impacted if you are unable to provide the recording. This device must be set to Do Not Disturb • a large (A4) envelope to store a completed exam paper (one per exam) . Other requirements Students will also require: - a quiet and private environment where they can sit their exams without interruption Note: a communal space is not an acceptable environment - a parent or guardian to support the student as appropriate before and after the exam. This person must be available for the duration of the exam - the parent or guardian must supervise any breaks requiring students to leave the exam room, such as a toilet breaks. Exam conditions must be maintained at all times and parents/guardians must ensure that there is no access to unauthorised materials - you must be on hand to supervise any internet loss and contact the support number as instructed, should this happen. Please note that whilst you must be available to support at the beginning (during the pre-exam setup) and end of an exam (when scanning and uploading), you must not be in the room once the exam time has started. Keeping your child safe All Pearson remote invigilators are carefully screened and specially trained. Invigilators will be able to see and hear students during an exam, but students will not be able to see and hear them. All commun

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a parent or guardian under the agreement?

Parents/guardians must agree to the service information and terms, ensure required equipment and a suitable private environment are in place, supervise appropriate breaks, and be available at the start and end of exams. They must also help if internet loss occurs by contacting the support number as instructed.

What equipment and technology are required for remote invigilated exams?

A stable internet connection and a laptop/PC with working webcam, speakers, and microphone (kept connected to power) are required. A printer must be available with sufficient ink and paper, and a PDF reader must be installed with auto-reconnect enabled. A second fully charged mobile device with ProctorExam is needed for pre-exam setup and exam environment visibility, plus a scanning app to upload completed exams, and a fully charged backup recording device set to Do Not Disturb.

How does the agreement address safety, communication, and exam recording?

Remote invigilators are screened and specially trained and can see and hear students during an exam, while students cannot. Communication occurs through a secure recorded chat box, and invigilators cannot contact students outside exam sessions. All remotely invigilated exams are recorded and stored for safeguarding and quality purposes.

Oct 20, 2026

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