The challenge: A need for secure, modern assessments

Dwight School Seoul sought a digital alternative to paper-based tests—one that would:

• Reduce malpractice: Teachers worried about students accessing external resources or AI-generated answers on personal devices.

• Simulate MYP eAssessments: The school was preparing for IB on-screen MYP exams and, eventually, IB Diploma e-assessments.

• Offer ease of use: Minimal IT overhead, yet flexible enough to accommodate multi-language needs (e.g., Chinese B, Korean).

“Back then, our biggest concern was cheating. With AssessPrep’s lockdown browser, students can’t switch apps, so we finally trust that work is truly their own.”
— Xiaoping Liu, MYP Coordinator

The solution: AssessPrep’s lockdown browser & IB-aligned tools

Dwight School Seoul began with AssessPrep primarily to secure online exams via Safe Exam Browser (SEB). Over the years, the platform’s evolving capabilities—like an AI-powered question generator, grading assistant, and a robust question bank—made it indispensable for MYP teachers.

Secure browser to prevent cheating

The lockdown mode automatically closes other browser windows and detects suspicious activity, ensuring academic integrity:  

“We used to rely on paper or simpler tools, but none had the same lockdown feature. Now, teachers are confident kids can’t open ChatGPT or Google mid-test.”
— Xiaoping Liu, MYP Coordinator

Future readiness for IB eAssessments

Though initially focused on MYP, Dwight’s leadership foresees an IB Diploma shift to digital by 2025–2027. Having AssessPrep in place now streamlines that transition:

“It’s reassuring that the platform layout and question types mirror IB’s digital exam approach. Students won’t be surprised when DP eExams are officially rolled out.”
— Xiaoping Liu, MYP Coordinator

Flexible workflows: Digital & paper mode

While many Dwight teachers embrace 100% online tasks, some prefer paper-based. AssessPrep’s new Paper Mode offers a hybrid approach—teachers create tests digitally (using AI or question banks), then print unique sheets. After pen-and-paper completion, responses can be scanned back and auto-graded via AI.

Using AI for assessment creation & grading

AssessPrep’s AI Assistant has become a valuable resource for Dwight’s teachers, enabling:

• Instant question generation: Educators can create new questions—in multiple languages, for varied difficulty levels—without starting from scratch.

• AI grading: For short/long responses, teachers can ask the AI to propose a score and provide feedback aligned with IB criteria. Teachers then refine or override the suggestions, ensuring human oversight.

• Strand-based feedback: To support MYP’s unique “criteria & strands” approach, teachers can prompt the AI to break down feedback strand by strand. They simply adjust instructions, e.g., “Provide separate comments for each MYP Criterion B strand.” This results in more targeted remarks.

“When I tested the AI grading, it gave structured commentary and a recommended score. We’d tweak it to avoid generic phrasing. Overall, it saved huge time, letting teachers focus on deeper feedback.”
— Xiaoping Liu, MYP Coordinator

Language flexibility & multi-lingual options

As a global IB school, Dwight sometimes requires non-English tests—e.g., Chinese B. Using AssessPrep, teachers can:

• Translate entire assessments or specific questions into different languages.

• Print separate language versions using the Paper Mode for diverse language or learning needs.

• Merge results seamlessly, ensuring consistent grading.

“We want to serve students with different language backgrounds. AssessPrep’s translation and duplication tools help us craft multiple versions, though we hope for an even simpler, single-test approach soon.”
— Xiaoping Liu, MYP Coordinator

Impact on teaching & learning

1. Robust academic integrity

   • Teachers no longer worry about hidden tabs or quick web searches—AssessPrep blocks external resources.

   • Real-time logs offer peace of mind during exams.
     
     

2. Time savings via AI & question bank

   • Even though not all departments use the MYP Question Bank, those who do find it speeds up test creation.

   • AI helps with both question generation and marking, freeing teachers to focus on higher-level feedback and lesson planning.

   
   

3. Seamless transition to IB digital exams

   • Familiar with on-screen tasks, MYP students feel confident approaching eAssessments.

   • The DP team is also beginning to leverage the platform’s features for future DP eAssessment readiness.
     
     

4. Positive teacher & student reception

   • Teachers appreciate a “solution-oriented support team that’s responsive to feature requests,” like advanced filtering and folder organization.

   • Students value the modern exam environment and clear feedback loop, with optional language or AI assistance.

Looking ahead: Folders, future features & DP expansion

Dwight School Seoul continues to provide feedback to AssessPrep for improvements—especially around organizing tests into folder structures. As the IB edges closer to fully digital DP exams, Dwight plans to expand AssessPrep usage beyond MYP:

“We see ourselves relying on AssessPrep once DP eExams arrive. The layout, lock-down security, and AI capabilities align well with where the IB is heading.”
— Xiaoping Liu, MYP Coordinator

In the meantime, the school is also exploring Paper Mode for teachers who prefer pen-and-paper while still benefiting from AI for grading, ensuring that all assessment styles are unified under one system.