SQA Solar

SOLAR assessments are either created using  software called Flash,  which requires an extra piece of  software to run and sit the test (usually Surpass Viewer) OR are created in HTML and can be run in an Internet Browser.   They are referred to as Flash Tests and HTML tests respectively.

SOLAR is currently in the process of converting Flash tests into HTML tests. Until this is complete, there are some differences in how the tests are delivered and taken by students. We recommend confirming and testing the delivery method before you set up a live test and we are happy to help you through this process.

Please see the Guides below for checking test type and delivery method. 

We advise where possible, SOLAR tests be scheduled to be taken on campus. Please timetable the test in one of the following rooms as any relevant software (Surpass Viewer, Chrome Browser, Secure Client) necessary for students to sit the tests is pre-installed in these locations;

City Campus
C.06.059, C.06.060, C.06.061, C.06.063, C.06.064, C.06.066, C.06.067, C.06.069. C.06.070, C.06.078, C.06.079, C.06.080, C.06.081, C.06.082, C.06.083, C.06.086, C.06.087, C.06.089, C.06.090

Riverside Campus 3rd floor
R.03.015, R.03.017, R.03.024, R.03.027, R.03.029