Exam Invigilator Training 25/26

Invigilators are crucial for schools and colleges to run examination seasons effectively. There is a great demand for invigilators and so you can improve your employability by being ready to go when exam season comes around.

As well as watching the short instructional videos and completing the quiz, it is strongly advised that you read the official JCQ guidelines which are in the materials section of this course.

The videos refer to the official JCQ 2025 – 2026 guidance for conducting examinations and the role of the invigilator within this. They are easy to follow and explain the key points you need to be aware of.

Once you pass the test, you will be on our list of exam invigilators that will be able to take up invigilator roles immediately.

Again, you can access the full guidance document from the JCQ, titled ‘Instructions for conducting examinations’ and the JCQ ‘Invigilator Checklist’ in the materials section of this course.

Before you start

If you remember nothing else from this training:

• Exam security always comes before speed or convenience
• Follow JCQ instructions exactly
• Do not improvise or make allowances
• If you are unsure, stop and contact the Exams Officer Everything in this course supports these rules.

Further information about the JCQ

The JCQ is the Joint Council for Qualifications, who provides a single voice for its members on issues of examination administration and, when appropriate, qualification and wider education policy. You can find more information, including a full range of resources on their website.
Home – JCQ Joint Council for Qualifications

Working as a reader or scribe?

If you have been asked to support a student as a reader or scribe, be sure to read the JCQ Access Arrangements document in the ‘materials’ section at the top of this page. Additionally, you can complete our supplementary training course ‘Your guide to becoming a reader or scribe’.