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Making remote exams work: International Business School’s experience with Constructor Proctor
08 April, 2025
When International Business School (IBS) Budapest began offering more online learning opportunities, they encountered a familiar but pressing issue: how to run secure, credible exams for students who weren’t on campus.
As a private business school with international reach, IBS serves students across multiple countries and time zones. The shift toward remote learning wasn’t new—but assessing students fairly and securely in that environment was a challenge that required careful consideration.
The school needed a proctoring solution that could integrate easily with their existing systems, work reliably across regions, and uphold the academic standards their degrees are known for.
That search led them to Constructor Tech.
What prompted the search
International Business School (IBS) had been using Moodle as its virtual learning environment, and the day-to-day teaching experience translated well into an online format. But when it came to exams, gaps began to emerge.
There were a few specific concerns:
Students needed to be able to take exams remotely — especially international students or those unable to travel.
The exam environment had to be secure and in line with accreditation expectations.
Internal IT resources were limited, so the solution needed to be simple to manage.
Any tool adopted had to work within the Moodle system already in place.
About International Business School (IBS)
Founded in 1991, International Business School (IBS), Budapest, is Hungary’s first private business school. With campuses in Budapest and Vienna, the school offers:
- British and Irish degrees in partnership with The University of Buckingham (UK) and Dublin Business School (Ireland)
- A Hungarian degree issued by IBS
- Erasmus+ partnerships with 62 universities in 21 countries
- A student body representing over 100 nationalities
Academic quality and international credibility are core to IBS’s mission—which meant any shift in assessment had to support, not compromise, those standards.
Why Constructor Proctor was a good fit
Smooth Moodle Integration:
The setup worked directly with their existing Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), so no major changes were needed.
Scalability:
Constructor Tech was cost-effective for a mid-sized institution, with pricing that made sense for IBS’s usage needs.
Responsive support:
From testing to rollout, the Constructor team worked closely with IBS to make sure everything ran smoothly.
Ongoing improvements:
Constructor developed and updated the Moodle integration last year to avoid using 3rd party cookies in the browsers. This has helped solve most of our technical issues
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Implementation process
International Business School (IBS) took a methodical yet fast-moving approach to implementation:
Technical testing: The tech team first tested the Moodle integration on a separate test server to understand how the system worked and ensure it met technical requirements.
Pilot module: Once confident in the setup, IBS selected a pilot module and executed live proctored assessments in real conditions on the production Moodle server with a targeted group of students and teachers.
Full rollout: After the successful pilot, the proctoring service with Moodle integration was rapidly scaled across involving online tests or examinations. This system has now been in stable use for over two years.
To ensure a smooth transition and minimize disruptions, IBS also:
- Provided mock exams to help students test their setup ahead of real assessments
- Shared clear, step-by-step user guides on the Moodle portal
- Offered faculty training on building assessments within the proctoring workflow
Results and impact
Since launching Constructor Proctor, International Business School (IBS) has been running secure online exams across all relevant modules for more than two years.
Some of the key outcomes:
Stable, long-term use across multiple academic cycles
Fewer technical disruptions thanks to proactive support and product updates
Greater flexibility for students who can now take exams remotely, without compromising exam integrity
Continued compliance with quality assurance and accreditation standards
Enhanced user experience for students and staff, driven by intuitive design, clear communication, and consistent system behavior
Looking ahead
Constructor Proctor hasn’t just filled a gap—it’s become a reliable part of how International Business School (IBS) delivers assessments. The integration has supported the school’s move toward more flexible learning environments while maintaining the trust and academic rigor that IBS is known for.
The partnership with Constructor Tech has been defined by collaboration, stability, and a shared commitment to making digital education work—both in principle and in practice.
