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.
Windows Install
- Use this link
- Click on Open
Mac OS Install
- Use this link
- Extract the zip folder by double clicking
- Click and drag the application into the “Applications” directory.
Chromebook Install
- Go to the Chromewebstore and find the Assessment Lock or click on this link
- Click “Add to Chrome” and then “Add extension”
Ipad Install
- Go to the Apple App Store and search for Assessment Lock under developer Vretta Inc.
- Download Assessment Lock from the Apple App Store.
- 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 Riverside 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 through the Wave in the Library. Families are encouraged to review the installation instructions first and have students come to the Library if help is needed.
Students in grade 10 and 12 need to install the Assessment Lock. For students in grades 9 and 11, installing the application now ensures they are prepared for future graduation assessment sessions and allows the school to identify any technical issues early.
Yes. Grade 12 FRIMM students are required to write the Literacy Assessment and require Assessment Lock.