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Assessment & Examination Platforms

Square Root Solutions is an assessment & examination platform development company building platforms staff and students actually trust, not a generic quiz tool wearing an exam-hall badge. We design around how Irish schools, colleges, and certification bodies assess, from a five-minute classroom check to a high-stakes, invigilated exam.

Assessment & Examination Platforms
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The problem with most assessment platforms

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Most assessment tools are built for one situation and stretched to cover every other one. A platform designed for quick classroom quizzes gets pushed into use for high-stakes exams, and suddenly nobody's confident the results can be trusted. Or a heavyweight, lockdown-browser exam system gets used for a five-minute check, and it's overkill nobody wants to open.

If you've ever run assessments in an Irish school, college, or exam body, some of this will sound familiar:

Marking is either fully manual, or "automated" in a way that still needs checking line by line
There's no real confidence that an online exam wasn't compromised somehow
Results sit in the platform, disconnected from the reporting staff actually need
Accommodations like extra time or alternative formats are an afterthought, not built in

None of that is really about the technology. It's about a platform that was never designed to handle both ends of the spectrum, low-stakes digital assessment and high-stakes examination, properly.

What we
actually build

As an assessment platform development company offering full assessment software development services, our custom assessment platform development covers:

We build assessment and exam platforms from scratch, and modernise or extend existing ones for EdTech companies who already sell one.

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Question banks and automated marking

Question banks built on a flexible question bank architecture with automated or assisted marking, delivering automated and manual grading workflows that reduce manual grading without losing the teacher's judgement where it matters.

Secure, invigilated exam delivery

Identity verification, lockdown browser support, and secure online examination controls for exams where the result genuinely matters, including remote proctoring platform capability as part of our online exam platform development, all accessed through a single exam portal.

Real-time results and analytics

Results and item-level assessment analytics and performance reporting available to teachers and exam boards as they happen, not days later.

Accessibility support

Extra time, alternative formats, and other accommodations built in from the start, not added as a workaround.

Compliance-ready reporting

Reporting structured for what schools, colleges, and certification bodies actually need to submit, part of proper examination management software development, without manual reformatting.

Assessment Platforms Built for Results You Can Trust

From classroom assessment and continuous learning checks to AI-assisted scoring and high-stakes examination workflows, we build secure assessment platforms that make results easier to capture, understand and act on.

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EdTech

We built Acuru, an active learning platform for accounting, tax, and regulatory training that replaces passive courses with adaptive, scenario-based learning.

Learners access interactive exercises, games, flashcards, and instant feedback across web and mobile, while the admin dashboard provides content management, cohort analytics, and organization-wide visibility into learning progress and capabilities.

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+10% improvement in exam pass rates
40% reduction in time to mastery
92% learner engagement
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EdTech

We built OnWard, an AI-powered clinical training platform that helps medical students document and assess patient encounters. AI compares student questioning against diagnosis-specific criteria, providing instant feedback on strengths and gaps. Educator and admin portals enable performance tracking, content management, and patient allocation, with anonymous records supporting secure, privacy-conscious clinical training.

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Real-time visibility into every student's clinical encounters
Scored feedback delivered in minutes, not after tutor review
Manual marking replaced by automated AI evaluation
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EdTech

We built a scalable Learning Management Platform for MLI International Schools, connecting admins, staff, and students across Ireland and the UK. The platform automates class placement, multi-centre scheduling, and staff grading, while student apps support assessments, schedules, and leaderboards.

Centralized dashboards provide comprehensive oversight, reporting, and usage analytics across learning centres.

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30+ years running Junior and High School programmes
5,000+ students welcomed across centres
8+ centres across Ireland and the UK

Why choose Square Root Solutions?

We're an Irish edtech and educational technology development company, built to internationally recognised standards. Our custom edtech software powers learning platforms trusted by schools, universities, and training providers, backed by independent certification, not promises.

10+

Years of
Experience

125M+

Platform
Users Served

350+

Projects
Delivered

150+

Engineers on
Our Team

100+

EdTech Solutions
Deployed

The Technology Behind Every Platform We Build

Our examination software developers Ireland relies on choose the stack based on your project, not the other way around, built for scalable web and mobile assessment delivery, this list reflects what we reach for most often, not a fixed template.

ReactJS
Next.js
Node.js
TypeScript
.NET
Python
PostgreSQL
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aws
azure
Docker
graphql
redis
elasticsearch
openai

Built for how Irish education actually assesses

We know the difference between a weekly classroom quiz and a State Examinations-style assessment, and we know they need genuinely different levels of security, not the same system dressed up two ways, which is why every build starts with custom exam workflows for different assessment models. We also know that whatever we build has to hold up to scrutiny, from a Board of Management, an exam body, or a regulator, not just look convincing in a demo.

That's the standard Square Root Solutions, an online examination system development company, builds to, every time.

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Who this is for

EdTech companies whose own assessment or exam product needs modernising, AI features, or the scale to grow

Certification bodies and exam boards needing secure, invigilated exam delivery at scale from a proven test management system development company

Schools and colleges wanting to move classroom assessment online without losing rigour

Training providers and professional bodies running high-stakes, judgement-based assessments

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Data stays where it should

GDPR-aware candidate data management by default, hosted in Ireland, not just "somewhere in the EU." Exam results and candidate data carry real consequences for the people behind them, so we treat integrity and data protection as the baseline, not an add-on.

Get in touch

Share a few details about what you're building, and we'll take it from there.

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Your data stays private and GDPR-compliant.

Marah Curtin

“Frekkel's AI turned our vision into something real. Our users love the personalisation, the transparency, and the progress they can see and feel.”

Marah Curtin (Founder & CEO, Frekkel)

Wendy Oke

“They're not just an outsource development company, they became an extension of our team.”

Wendy Oke (CEO, TeachKloud)

Dr Jake Robinson

“Square Root Solutions understood exactly what we needed for our AI-powered learning platform. The team delivered something our students and educators genuinely rely on.”

Dr Jake Robinson
(Founder & CEO, OnWard Education)

Cathal D’Arcy

“Square Root Solutions put me at ease from day one, clear communication, a brilliant project manager, and a team that treated our success as their own.”

Cathal D’Arcy (Founder & CEO, Bergo)

Deirdre Lyons

“Square Root Solutions brought both technical depth and genuine care to our platform. What they built gives our team real confidence in how it performs.”

Deirdre Lyons (Founder & CEO, Acuru)

Aaron Keane

“Square Root Solutions built a platform our students actually use every day. Reliable, easy to use, and exactly what we needed.”

Aaron Keane (Founder, Leaving Cert Plus)

Our clients speak

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Square Root took the time to understand our vision, built a clear technical roadmap, and communicated brilliantly throughout, our dedicated project manager was outstanding. The team treated Bergo's success as their own, and I couldn't recommend them more highly.

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Cathal D'Arcy

Founder, BERGO - Specialist BER Assessment Software
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Square Root Solutions delivered a stable, high-performing MVP with strong early user engagement. Following an agile approach throughout, the team was responsive, adaptable, and proactive in resolving issues and incorporating feedback. They excelled at translating complex ideas into intuitive user experiences that users loved from day one.

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Anthony Kelly

Founder, Hitch Networking
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Square Root Solutions delivered exactly what we needed with professionalism, clear communication, and exceptional responsiveness. Their ability to adapt quickly while maintaining high-quality delivery made the entire process seamless. We look forward to working with them again and recommend them without hesitation.

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Louise Jones

CEO, Barrister365
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Working with Square Root Solutions was a seamless experience. They successfully delivered our app across two platforms, earning positive feedback for its intuitive design while maintaining a transparent and well-organized development process. Their willingness to adapt to evolving requirements, coupled with deep technical expertise & strong product thinking, made them a trusted technology partner.

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Niamh De Búrca

Founder, SproutPlans
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Square Root Solutions delivered our custom platform with professionalism, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to our success. They consistently met milestones, responded quickly to feedback, and worked as an extension of our team. Their dedication to building the best possible product helped make our platform launch a success.

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Conall Horgan

Founder, Talent Prospecting
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Working with Square Root Solutions was a great experience. They delivered a beautifully designed mobile app, communicated openly about timelines, and consistently met key milestones. Their responsiveness, transparency, and commitment to quality made the entire development process smooth and collaborative.

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Clare Gleeson

Co-Founder, Fostering Connect
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Square Root Solutions went above and beyond to help us achieve our goals. They successfully maintained our web platform, delivered a high-quality mobile app on time and within budget, and remained highly responsive throughout the project. The team consistently kept their promises, met every milestone, and demonstrated a genuine commitment to our success, making them a trusted technology partner.

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Deirdre Lyons

Co-Founder, Acuru (formerly Examfly)
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Square Root Solutions delivered a high-quality app that exceeded our expectations and created new revenue opportunities for our business. Throughout the project, the team communicated clearly, delivered on time, and remained incredibly flexible as our vision evolved. Their willingness to adapt, refine, and ensure every detail was right made them an outstanding partner to work with.

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Karl O Meara

Managing Director, Centric Pensions Limited
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Square Root Solutions brought creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine passion to every stage of our project. They delivered intuitive apps that have been warmly received by educators for their ease of use and rich functionality, while also generating growing interest among parents. Their clear communication and collaborative approach kept everyone aligned, making the entire development process smooth and enjoyable.

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Avril McMonagle

Founder & Lead Consultant, Meantóir
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Square Root Solutions transformed our website into a modern, accessible platform that's easy for non-technical users to manage and seamlessly integrates with third-party systems. Their excellent communication, responsiveness, and commitment to meeting deadlines made the entire process effortless. The improvements have contributed to increased student enrolment and delivered lasting value to our organisation.

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Tadhg Farrelly

IT Coordinator, Greenhills Community College

Frequently Asked Questions

Most projects start with a two-week Discovery Sprint that scopes the build properly, followed by a phased rollout so nothing goes live untested before a real exam sitting.

Through identity verification, lockdown browser support, and monitoring built for the specific level of risk involved, scoped during Discovery based on what the exam actually requires.

It's yours. The platform, the data, and the codebase belong to you, not locked into a subscription you can't take with you.

Yes. We build the security and integrity controls to match the stakes, so a classroom quiz doesn't need the same overhead as a formal exam, and a formal exam doesn't get less rigour than it needs.

Yes, built in from the start rather than bolted on, so accommodations don't become a separate, harder-to-manage process.

Yes, we build assessment platforms with proper integration with LMS and student systems, so results flow through rather than sitting in isolation.

Yes. As well as building new platforms, we modernise and extend existing assessment and exam products, adding features, AI, proctoring, or scale to something you already sell, without a full rebuild.