Centre Information

This page is dedicated to our customers and contains useful information and guidance to support you in delivering Ascentis qualifications.

You'll find useful information on a number of topics by clicking on the headings below.

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Customer Portals

Ascentis customer portals can be accessed via the green ‘Login’ button at the top of this webpage.

Ascentis Website

Login to Ascentis – this takes you to the Ascentis Log In Area of the website, which is exclusive to customers. Here you can find policies and key documents, full specifications, tracking sheets, sample papers and exclusive teaching resources.

To register for access, click here and complete the form using your work email address. A member of our team will approve your access and you will be notified by email.

Surpass

Surpass is an end-to-end assessment platform used for the delivery of Ascentis e-Assessments. The assessments are delivered using Secure Delivery via a SecureClient application that locks down candidates devices to ensure fair and reliable testing.

Electronic Registration Portal - Parnassus

Login to Parnassus – this takes you to our Parnassus portal; a secure area where you can access live papers, materials and confidential documentation that is specific to your centre.  

The Parnassus portal allows you to register learners, view current and previous classes, view learner history, add and withdraw learners to and from classes, upload results and download e-Certificates.

All centres are given access to Parmassus, however if you need help or guidance please email [email protected].

Please note that Parnassus replaced the QuartzWeb portal in January 2024.

Ascentis Moodle

The Ascentis Moodle contains resources used for the delivery of Short Online Qualifications, Online Enrichment Qualifications and Education and Training e-Assessment Qualifications. The Moodle can be accessed here.

 

Results

Ascentis will normally process results and issue certificates within 4 weeks of the verification date, with the exception of Short Online Qualifications, Functional Skills Level 1 & 2 and Access to HE provision.

Short Online Qualifications:

For classroom-based assessments provisional results are provided immediately after the e-Assessment. An hour after the e-Assessment the achievement list report can be run through Parnassus. Learner certificates will be issued within 10 working days of the e-Assessment.

For e-Invigilation-based assessments that have satisfied exam requirements, the confirmation of results and e-Certificates will be available in Parnassus within 5 working days. For any results that require further scrutiny due to potential breach of exam requirements, results will be released once reviewed by the Ascentis Quality Assurance Team. Learner certificates will be issued within 10 working days of the e-Assessment. To view our FAQ on e-Invigilation and remote assessments click here.

Functional Skills Level 1 & 2:

Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills results will be available on the Parnassus system within 20 working days of the examination date.  Certificates will be processed and issued within 10 working days following the release of results.   

Access to HE: 

On receipt of a completed and signed Final Awards Board (FAB) report an e-certificate will be available and a hard copy (if requested) will be dispatched in 5 working days.

Ascentis Qualifications

For a full list and prices of all Ascentis qualifications please see the Ascentis Product Catalogue below. If you would like to know more about any of the qualifications listed, please contact us.

Deliver more with Ascentis

As an approved centre, you have access to over 400 cutting edge qualifications at no additional cost. If you’re interested in offering more of our qualifications all you need to do is complete the qualification approval form below. For further information you can arrange a meeting with one of our qualification experts to discuss your provision.

Seal of Approval

We are proud of our association with our recognised Further Education Colleges, Adult and Community Learning Centres, Universities and Private Training Providers and we want to encourage our recognised centres to show their association with us by using our logo. If you wish to use the Ascentis logo, please refer to our Logo Policy below.

Have your say

As we are always looking to improve our service to customers your feedback is important to us. If you would like to get in touch and let us know how we are doing, please email [email protected]. We are always happy to hear from you.

Complaints

We are keen to receive feedback to help inform any improvements and welcome comments, suggestions, and feedback about the service you have experienced including where you feel you have come across a level of service that is below your expectations.

Centres can access the Ascentis Complaints Policy in the customer login section. 

Reporting Malpractice

The Ascentis Malpractice Policy and Handbook is located in the customer area of the Ascentis website.  You can also report suspected malpractice here.

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“We are very pleased that we made the move to Ascentis for all our ESOL exams. The exams are appropriate for our learners, and lecturers find the marking manageable. As an organisation, Ascentis is a pleasure to work with. Our queries are always dealt with quickly and we are extremely well supported by our verifier.”

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“We have thoroughly enjoyed our first year with Ascentis. There has been support of a high quality throughout the academic year. Support has been provided through a variety of roles including the quality managers, lead EQA’s and subject moderators.”

Bradford College

“We have been delighted with the impact Ascentis Extended Awards in Mathematical Skills (Stepping Stones) have had on our student’s progression towards their functional skills mathematics as well as preparing them for the completion of their GCSE. It has taught them the essential skills in mathematics which enabled them to deal with the practical problems and challenges of life – at home, in education and at work. These skills are valued by employers and further education, and are a platform on which to build other employability skills. We are also very impressed with the level of service and commitment shown by the staff of Ascentis, they are always available to help whenever help is needed.”

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