Write your external exam at VIU
We provide secure, professional invigilation services for students writing exams from other institutions or certifying bodies.
You can write your exam at one of VIU’s three campuses: Nanaimo, Cowichan, or tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River).
Who we proctor for
We invigilate exams for many Canadian institutions and professional associations, including:
- Athabasca University
- BCIT
- Okanagan College
- TRU
- KPU
- IBABC (CAIB)
- CWB Group
- CTCMA
- BCAK
- Law Society of BC
…and many more
Not seeing your institution listed? Reach out to us to check if we can proctor your exam.
Option 1: Nanaimo Campus
- Go directly to the RegisterBlast booking system to book and pay for your exam.
- You must pay for every full or partial hour based on your exam’s official duration. Example: if your institution lists your exam as 2.5 hours, you must book and pay for 3 hours.
- If your exam institution requires a completed proctor form from us, please email it to assessments@viu.ca.
- Confirm your exam’s date, time, and details with your institution before booking.
Option 2: Cowichan or tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River) Campuses
- Email the campus directly (see contact details below). We’ll confirm availability and booking steps with you.
If you require accommodations (e.g. extra time), you must be registered with Accessibility Services at the same institution that is administering your exam (i.e. BCIT, Langara).
- You must provide us with a valid accommodation letter from that institution at the time of booking.
- You must book and pay for the full time required, including any extra time accommodations.
Book your exam or connect with us for help
Nanaimo
Contact: Mary Anne Oxendale and Susan Vellutini
Vancouver Island University
Assessment and Exam Services
R115, B255
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 5S5
Tel: 250.740.6276
Email: Assessments@viu.ca
Cowichan
Contact: Gaby Lepitre
Vancouver Island University
Assessment Services Cowichan
2011 University Way
Duncan, BC
V9L 0C7
Tel: 250.746.3509
Email: assessments.cowichan@viu.ca
tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Contact: Student Services
Vancouver Island University
100 – 7085 Nootka Street
Powell River, BC V8A 3C6
Tel: 604.485.2878
Email: examsPR@viu.ca