FLEX is our flexible and convenient solution for taking computer-based exams via an online platform. FLEX exams are remotely proctored and can be taken from home, or any other location of your choice, at a date and time to suit you. Exams are supervised online through the webcam and microphone of your computer and an additional smartphone camera. The result (and certificate for successful candidates) is confirmed by email shortly after the exam.

• Laptop or desktop computer with 4GB of RAM
• Operating system: Windows 8 and higher, Mac OS X and higher, ChromeOS and most Linux distributions (64-bit Ubuntu 14.04+, Debian 8+, openSUSE 13.3+, or Fedora Linux 24+
• Microphone and webcam
• A stable internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 1,5 Mbps upload, ping under 25 ms
• We also recommend a screen size of at least 13" and a resolution of 1024 x 768
• A smartphone or tablet with camera where you need to install an app (34 MB) which is compatible with any Android 5.1 or higher and iOS (Apple) 10.0 or higher. The app is not supported on Huawei P30, Samsung Galaxy A3 or Google Pixel 3 & newer

You can view the available languages on the exam page www.isqi.org and choose the language you would like to take the exam in. The proctor can communicate in German or English via chat during your exam

The proctor speaks English

• You can purchase a FLEX exam at www.isqi.org.
• Once you select the exam you would like to take, select your country and currency at the top of the page.
• Then select your language and the exam method from the dropdown boxes.
• Proceed to your cart and payment options.
• iSQI will send you an email with a voucher code and details on how to schedule your exam date and time within 1 to 2 days.

Yes, FLEX exams are a 24/7 service. During the scheduling process you will see the available dates and you can select a date and time that suits best for you.

For most of the available exams, you will typically have one year after purchase to take your FLEX exam.

2TRY is available depending on the availability in each country. Check on the relevant iSQI shop page for the ISTQB® exam of interest in your country.

In theory yes! You should be alone in a room with the doors and windows shut. You need a stable internet connection.

There should be no disturbances such as phone calls and people entering the room. Books, helpful hints or notes are not allowed in the room. No mobile devices should be with you unless specifically authorized and you should not have any other screens turned on. The proctor will do a room check to ensure exam conditions are adhered to.

Yes! iSQI’s FLEX remote proctor exams are available worldwide and fully approved.

Yes, for most exams extra time is given if you are not a native speaker of the exam language.

We will send you complete instructions on what you need to do to take an exam. For most FLEX exams, you will need to install an extension to your Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge Chromium browser. Installation is simple and only takes seconds. The browser extension blocks the opening of any other function on your computer during the exam. This is necessary to comply with the exam regulations. We highly recommend using a personal device without a corporate firewall (including VPN).