Case Study: The Institution of Structural Engineers achieves frequent, flexible worldwide exams while maintaining integrity with TestReach

IStructE Works with TestReach to Offer Frequent and Flexible Exams with Integrity, for Candidates Located Worldwide

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the world’s largest professional body for structural engineers, needed a way to deliver its multiple-choice Certificate in Structural Behaviour to candidates worldwide without the logistical burden and access limits of physical test centres. IStructE selected TestReach and its exam creation and management platform with secure, live remote proctoring to maintain the same rigorous standards as in-person exams while offering more flexible, on‑demand scheduling.

TestReach implemented a single application that combines test authoring, extensive question banking, linear-on-the-fly randomised papers, answer-option randomisation, prevention of question re-use on re-sits, and 100% live human remote proctoring with strict authentication. The result: delivery remained uninterrupted through the pandemic, candidates can sit exams in any time zone, administration overhead from organising test centres was eliminated, and enrolments for the qualification continue to grow worldwide — all while preserving exam integrity and giving candidates a more positive experience.

The Institution of Structural Engineers

Rebecca Carey

Head of Membership and Education