About us
Stephen Austin founded his publishing business in 1768 but, for the past 70 years, our company has specialised in providing world-class security printing, packaging and distribution services for high-stakes examination.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM STEPHEN AUSTIN
Experience
No other company can match our proficiency or commitment to supporting high-stakes assessments which meet international educational goals and standards.
Expertise
In our 70 years of specialism we’ve acquired a deep knowledge and understanding of the best solutions to assist you at every stage of your examination delivery.
Quality
Our specially formulated inks and papers perform in some of the most extreme environments including high heat and humidity, so customers can trust the enduring quality of our materials.
Inclusivity
Stephen Austin, has become a leader in supporting “Inclusivity in Education”, through the development of Braille and modified format examination papers and supporting materials, developed to support candidates with hearing, eyesight and learning disability.
Security
Our judicious approach, honed over decades of experience worldwide, minimises leakage or cheating risks associated with the logistics, physical and digital storage, and tracking of examination materials.
Reliability
Customers rely on our unparalleled fulfilment and logistics services and audit trail technology to help prevent delays and reduce the risk of cheating and exam leakages, any of which could compromise the credibility of their qualifications and impede their efforts to meet SDG4 objectives.

“We were extremely pleased to see advanced technologies used to ensure our examination materials are delivered intact and under the utmost security,”
Permanent secretary, Ministry of Education (customer confidential)

MEET OUR
TEAM
We’re proud to be directed by a dedicated, passionate and progressive group of leaders.

OUR
HERITAGE
Few printing companies can claim a legacy that stretches back more than 250 years but we can.

BUSINESS
ASSURANCE
We’re a world leader in secure printed examinations, and our rigorously high standards give clients real peace of mind.

ROYAL
WARRANT
We had printed for the Royal Family for several years and in 1998, we were extremely proud to be granted a Royal Warrant.
CONTACT US
TO IMPROVE YOUR HIGH STAKES EXAMINATIONS DELIVERY
Wherever you are in the world, we can help ensure the integrity and credibility of your national examinations; talk to us now.