Assessment Centre
Welcome to our Exam Assessment Centre. As a fully registered assessment centre for IGCSE and GCSE examinations, as well as an established SAT testing centre, we are proud to support private candidates across the North of Scotland and beyond.
Whether you are home schooling, taking online distance-learning courses, or sitting examinations as an external candidate, we provide a welcoming, stress-free environment designed to help you succeed. Sitting formal exams as an independent student can feel overwhelming, but our experienced and friendly assessment team is here to guide you through every step of the process. From your initial enquiry to exam day, we are always available to answer your questions and offer support.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced & Friendly Staff: Dedicated assessment coordinators and trained invigilators who understand the needs of external and home-educated candidates.
Transparent Pricing: Our exam fees cover full invigilation and access arrangement support (such as approved extra time) with no hidden surprises.
Comfortable & Familiar Facilities: Quiet, well-lit exam rooms set within a supportive educational environment to help reduce test-day anxiety.
Convenient Aberdeen Location: Easily accessible via local bus routes with ample free on-site parking for parents and candidates.
Cambridge IGCSE Options
ISA offers the following IGCSE exams to our own students and to external candidates:
- 0500 First Language English – oral endorsement
- 0520 Foreign language French
- 0530 Foreign language Spanish
- 0580 Maths – core/ extension
- 0653 Combined Science
Pearson GCSE Options
ISA offers the following GCSE exams for external candidates:
- 4EA1 English A – Linear
- 4EB1 English B
- 4MA1 Maths – foundation/ higher
- 4BI1 Biology
- 4CH1 Chemistry
- 4PH1 Physics
- 4GE1 Geography
- 4HI1 History
SAT Test Centre
The SAT is a standardised test for students applying for university admission, mostly in the United States of America, but it is also accepted at universities around the world. ISA is one of the few SAT testing centres in Scotland. Tests are typically offered on seven Saturdays a year with up to 50 places available on each date. To view dates and register for an upcoming SAT test, please visit the College Board website. More information about testing at ISA can be found on our SAT Testing Information webpage.
Register for External Exams
Entries for IGCSE / GCSE examinations is now available.
All exams will be charged at £250 per subject to cover exam entry, administrative and invigilation costs.
Deadline for applications: 13th December 2026