Graduation Assessment
As part of British Columbia's graduation requirements, students are required to complete provincial graduation assessments:
- Grade 10 Literacy Assessment
- Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment
- Grade 12 Literacy Assessment
These assessments are completed online. As a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school, students will use their personal laptop for these assessments whenever possible. Students who do not have access to a suitable device will be provided with a school device.
Action Required
The Ministry of Education requires students to install Assessment Lock software on their device before they can access a graduation assessment. Please complete this installation at home using these instructions.
Instructions are also available in this Instruction manual: SD43-Student Assessment Lock Installation User Guide_Oct2026.pdf
What is Assessment Lock?
Assessment Lock is a security browser extension and kiosk application developed for the Vretta E-Assessment Platform, which is commonly used for provincial assessments.
When a student begins an assessment, Assessment Lock temporarily creates a secure testing environment by preventing the opening additional browser tabs, switching between applications, using unauthorized software, and accessing generative AI tools during the assessment. Assessment Lock does not monitor students, record screens, access personal files, or track activity outside of an assessment session.
Graduation Assessment Schedule is set by the Ministry of Education and can be found here: Graduation Assessment Schedule (specific dates vary and can be found on the PMSS calendar).
Thank you for helping us prepare students for their graduation assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Students completing provincial graduation assessments require Assessment Lock in order to access the assessment platform.
Assessment Lock is a security browser extension and kiosk application developed for the Vretta E-Assessment Platform. It creates a secure testing environment during provincial assessments.
The Ministry requires schools to administer graduation assessments in a secure testing environment. Assessment Lock helps prevent students from accessing websites, applications, AI tools, or other resources during the assessment.
No. Assessment Lock does not monitor students.
No. Assessment Lock does not record student screens.
No. Assessment Lock does not access personal files stored on a student's device.
No. Assessment Lock does not track activity outside of an assessment session.
No. It is only used when students are completing a provincial assessment.
The school will provide a device for assessment sessions.
Students will receive support at school. Families are encouraged to review the installation instructions first and contact the school if additional assistance is needed immediately prior to their scheduled assessment.
Yes. Grade 12 IB students are required to write the Literacy Assessment and require Assessment Lock.
Installing the application now ensures students are prepared for future graduation assessment sessions and allows the school to identify any technical issues early.