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

The power of ExamWritePad
Features - at a glance
- Fully featured word processor
- Customisable features to match any specific candidate requirements
- Familiar, simple to use interface
- Over 250 customisable options for admins including spell check, line spacing, centre details, printing, open mode, auto save and more.
- Autosave and autobackup to ensure no work is lost
- Header, footer and cover sheet generation for full compliance
- Full accented character and symbol support
- Batch printing
Tailored to every student’s needs
Customise settings to match each candidate’s normal way of working. ExamWritePad presents candidates with a familiar, easy to use interface, giving every student the support they need. Enable spell check, generate cover sheets, work fully offline or lock in to various windows modes - keeping exams secure at all times.
Fully configurable for every scenario
ExamWritePad ships with a custom configuration tool for your IT team. This makes deploying and customising the tool simple. From spell check to candidate numbers, USB monitoring, batch printing and more. Never lose work again - with automated autosave and back up of answer papers, so even in a power cut or system failure, student work is safe.
The complete exam solution
Combine ExamWritePad with Read&Write for complete support across all reading and writing in exams. Together, they support reading, writing and submission needs - working as a Computer Reader, Scribe, and Word Processor.
Enable text-to-speech and dictation features to fully support your students and ensure they have the right tools to succeed.
Try ExamWritePad today
Start now and make exam word processing easier, safer, and fully secure.
- 1 year of software & updates
- 1 year of support (via email and website)
- Unlimited use (no restrictions on the number of devices or users)
- Exclusive use for students on their personal Windows devices (license provided by your I.T team)
- Requests for features and early-release beta access
Contact us using this form to get started.
Pricing
1-Year
$1,000/yr
+ GST per year. (GST where applicable)
Price for Schools only. For pricing for TAFE and universities, please contact us.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I customise ExamWritePad for individual students?
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.
- Does ExamWritePad autosave student work?
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.
- Does ExamWritePad work offline?
Yes, ExamWritePad runs fully offline, ensuring a secure exam environment without internet access.
- How does ExamWritePad work with Read&Write?
ExamWritePad works alongside Read&Write to provide a complete a secure exam solution. Read&Write handles reading and dictation tasks, as a Computer Reader for both the paper and typed words, and/or as a Scribe to enable words to be spoken into the word processor window. ExamWritePad manages word processing and submission. Together, they cover all reading, writing, and submission needs in exams.
- Can ExamWritePad be used without Read&Write?
Yes, ExamWritePad can be used on its own for students who only qualify for word processing support. However, when used with Read&Write, it offers a full solution for reading and writing access arrangements.
- What devices is ExamWritePad compatible with?
ExamWritePad is designed for Windows-based systems and is easy to install across your school network. It integrates seamlessly with Read&Write for a complete exam solution.
- How much does ExamWritePad cost?
ExamWritePad offers simple domain-based pricing, allowing you to deploy it across your entire school site affordably. Bundled pricing with Read&Write is also available for schools looking for a complete access arrangements solution. Contact us for more information.
- Can Read&Write replace ExamWritePad?
No, Read&Write 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.