ExamSpace is Onchan's purpose-built venue for computer-based exams, professional certifications, and high-stakes assessments.
We host exams delivered through the Surpass network - for awarding bodies, professional institutes, and the candidates sitting their exams on-island.
Through our partnership with ITTS Services and the Surpass test centre network, ExamSpace hosts a growing range of professional and academic exams on the Isle of Man.
We're actively expanding our partnerships - including Pearson VUE, CISI and other major vendors.
If your awarding body isn't listed, get in touch.
ExamSpace was built around a simple idea: candidates perform their best when the environment works in their favour. We provide awarding bodies, training providers, and individual candidates with a venue on the Isle of Man that takes care of the logistics - so the focus stays on the assessment itself.
For test takers, that means no more booking flights to Liverpool or Manchester for a half-day exam. For exam providers, it means a reliable on-island delivery partner that meets the technical and security standards your candidates expect.
Acoustically treated rooms with wall panels, ceiling panels, and desk dividers.
Half-day, full-day, evening, and weekend availability to match your exam schedule.
Whether you're running a single candidate or a full cohort sitting, our facilities scale to fit.
Trusted by training providers, professional bodies, and certification awarding organisations.
CCTV-covered rooms, controlled entry, and secure storage for exam materials before and after the sitting. ID verification handled to your provider's protocols.
Trained invigilators available, briefed to your provider's protocols. Or bring your own - we'll set you up with everything you need.
Up-to-date hardware, locked-down browser support, and a dedicated 1 Gbps fibre line with failover. Built and maintained to Surpass and Pearson VUE technical specifications.
Located in a quiet area of Onchan, ExamSpace has free on-site parking, and is also easily accessed by bus.
A turnkey Isle of Man delivery partner. Bring your candidates somewhere set up for exam-day reliability, with the security, technology, and invigilation standards your accreditation requires.
Multi-year hosting agreements, ad-hoc bookings, and bespoke set-ups all welcome.
Sitting an exam on the Isle of Man? You'll find ExamSpace comfortable, quiet, and properly equipped - with staff who understand that exam day matters. Most exams are booked through your awarding body or vendor, who will list us as the local centre at checkout.
If you're not sure where to start, get in touch and we'll point you to the right route.
Every detail, from the layout to the lighting, has been chosen with one goal in mind: giving you the calmest, most reliable environment to perform at your best.
ExamSpace is set away from main road noise and acoustically treated throughout - wall panels, ceiling panels and individual desk dividers all dampen sound and create a focused atmosphere the moment you sit down.
Blurred window film and blinds keep your attention on the screen, not the street outside. Workstations are spaced and divided so the candidate next to you is never in your eyeline.
Every workstation uses brand new, high-specification PCs, monitors and peripherals - checked and maintained so that the only variable on exam day is you. No flickering screens, no sluggish machines, no tired keyboards.
We have on-site parking, plus ample free parking in the surrounding streets. No time limits, no rushing back to a a multi-storey before your ticket expires.
ExamSpace is independently run and built on modern operating standards - including how we handle your identity documents, personal data and exam records. We take candidate confidentiality and exam integrity as seriously as you take the result.
ExamSpace is located at Winchester Court, Second Avenue, Onchan, Isle of Man, IM3 4LT.
We have free on-site parking, plus ample free parking in the surrounding streets. If you're driving on exam day you'll find a space outside or within a short walk - no need to factor in parking costs or hunting for a bay before your slot.
Yes. ExamSpace is part of the Surpass test centre network, which means we host exams for awarding bodies and certification providers using the Surpass platform — including programmes from City & Guilds, OCR, NCFE, ICAEW, RSPH, and others. Your awarding body or training provider will tell you whether your exam is delivered via Surpass.
Booking depends on your awarding body. Most professional exams are booked through the vendor's website, where you select ExamSpace (Isle of Man) as your test centre during checkout. For exams where direct booking is supported, you can book via the contact form on this page. If you're not sure which route applies to your exam, contact us with the name of your qualification and we'll point you to the correct process.
Sitting locally saves you a flight, an overnight stay, and the cost and stress of travelling to Liverpool, Manchester, or further afield on exam day. You'll arrive rested, focused, and ready - at a venue that meets the same technical and security standards as any major UK centre.
Yes. Awarding bodies and training providers are welcome to supply their own invigilators - we'll set them up with everything they need on the day. Alternatively, we can provide trained invigilators briefed to your protocols.
ExamSpace is operated by Governance People Limited, a registered Isle of Man business whose principal trade is regulatory compliance training. Personal data — including ID documents, booking details, and any results held on your awarding body's behalf — is processed in line with the Isle of Man's Data Protection Act 2018 and the Applied GDPR. We collect only what we need, retain it only as long as we need to, and store it securely. Full detail is set out in our Privacy Policy.
The exam room is acoustically treated throughout - wall and ceiling panels, plus individual desk dividers, all reduce sound transmission. The centre is set in a quiet area of Onchan rather than on a busy high street, so you won't be sitting through traffic noise, passers-by, or activity from neighbouring businesses during your exam.
The room is set up so the only thing in your eyeline is your screen. Windows are fitted with privacy film and blinds, workstations are spaced and separated by desk dividers, and access to the room during sittings is strictly controlled. Phones and personal belongings are stored separately before you sit down.
ID requirements are set by each awarding body. As a general rule, bring a valid passport or photographic driving licence and your booking confirmation. Always check your vendor's specific requirements before the day, as some exams require two forms of ID.
We do. ExamSpace is set up to accommodate reasonable adjustments approved by your awarding body, including extra time, separate rooms, and accessible workstations.
Please let us know your provider's approved arrangements in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Brand new, high-specification Windows workstations. Our setup meets Surpass and Pearson VUE technical specifications.
Yes. We offer half-day, full-day, evening, and weekend slots to fit awarding bodies' exam windows and candidates' availability.
Yes. CCTV-covered exam rooms, controlled entry, ID checks at the door, and lockable storage for exam materials before and after sittings.
Provide your candidates with an Isle of Man exam centre that's set up for success.
Get in touch to discuss dates, room sizes, tech requirements, or to ask anything about sitting your exam with us.
Winchester Court, Second Avenue, Onchan,
Isle of Man, IM3 4LT
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Mon - Fri | 08:00 - 18:00
Weekends | By Appointment
