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.

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TRUSTED AROUND THE GLOBE

We are trusted by customers around the globe and produce and distribute more than 100 million assessments to over 160 countries every year. Our solutions include the services and products necessary to successfully administer high-stakes assessments.

Worldwide awarding organisations, governments and Ministries of Education rely on us to deliver the highest standards of security, quality and accuracy to protect the integrity and credibility of their examinations.

If you are looking to future-proof your organisation and lay the foundations for commissioning and delivering more on-screen testing, we can help.

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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.