Aspeq

What Aspeq does

Aspeq is a New Zealand-headquartered assessment services company that designs, delivers, and manages high-stakes examinations on behalf of regulatory authorities and awarding bodies. Founded in 1992 originally as Aviation Services Limited, Aspeq operates a B2B2C model in which government regulators and industry bodies contract Aspeq to administer competency examinations on their behalf. The company serves the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (since 1992, under delegated authority), CASA Australia (22+ years), CAAS Singapore, CAA Mongolia, and a broader base of 31 country-level regulators across aviation, transport, trades, healthcare, finance, and emergency services.

Aspeq's core product is a proprietary, cloud-based examination delivery platform comprising a four-dimension role-based portal system, locked-down exam kiosk environments, automated marking, remote invigilation (delivered in partnership with US-based Meazure Learning), and a statistical performance monitoring function staffed by in-house statisticians. The platform is supported by a physical distribution network of 65+ exam centres across Asia-Pacific and the UK — including 37 sites across all Australian states and territories — and a workforce of 120+ invigilators and 35 flight examiners. The company holds ISO 9001 (25+ years) and ISO 27001:2022 certifications and delivered over 100,000 exams in its 2022-23 financial year.

Revenue is generated primarily through multi-year, customised enterprise contracts with government regulators (subscription/recurring), supplemented by per-candidate exam fees through the self-serve Candidate Portal, question bank licensing arrangements, and professional consulting services. Aspeq is privately held with no disclosed external institutional ownership and operates from Lower Hutt, New Zealand, with a regional office in Dickson (Canberra), Australia.

Name

Aspeq

Legal name

Aspeq Limited

Website

https://aspeq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aspeq is a New Zealand-based assessment services provider that delivers secure, high-stakes examinations on behalf of regulatory authorities in aviation, transport, trades, finance, and healthcare across 31 countries. The firm operates 65+ exam centres and a proprietary cloud-based examination platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Examination and Assessment Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Exam Delivery & Test Administration Platforms (EDAFADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG), Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities (EDADAFAK)

Keywords

• Regulatory examination services
• High-stakes assessment delivery
• Question bank management
• Remote exam invigilation
• Aviation licensing examinations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lower Hutt

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Examination and Assessment Services: Aspeq provides end-to-end examination services to regulatory authorities and industry operators, including exam development, delivery, marking, and reporting. Revenue is generated through service contracts with government agencies and regulatory bodies across aviation, transport, health, finance, and other regulated sectors.
2. Question Bank Management: Aspeq manages question banks for regulatory bodies including the UK Civil Aviation Authority, CAA New Zealand, and various Asian National Aviation Authorities, providing ongoing question development and maintenance services.
3. Candidate Booking and Administration Fees: Candidates pay examination fees through the online portal for booking exams, with automated processing and results delivery.
4. Professional Consulting Services: Personalized consulting services to understand client requirements and ensure regulatory and legislative standards are met.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Aspeq delivers end-to-end high-stakes examination and assessment services to regulatory authorities and industry operators across aviation, transport, health, finance, emergency services, and trades. Services include exam and question development by Subject Matter Experts, secure digital delivery through a proprietary cloud-based platform with locked-down kiosks, in-person and remote invigilation, auto-marking, candidate booking and management, and comprehensive reporting. Revenue is generated primarily through multi-year service contracts with government agencies and regulatory bodies across 31 countries.

Product overview

Aspeq offers a comprehensive examination services platform with multiple integrated modules spanning the full assessment lifecycle. The core offering consists of a digital examination delivery platform accessed through Remote Exam Proctoring, supported by a network of Aspeq Exam Centres and trained Venue Exam Supervisors. Security is handled through an End-to-End Security module that provides locked-down exam environments and real-time monitoring. Question Management and Question Writing modules handle question bank creation, validation, and performance monitoring. Candidates interact through the Candidate Portal for booking and results, while Auto-Marking enables immediate scoring. An optional Remote Invigilation Service (via Meazure Learning partnership) extends exam delivery beyond physical centres. The four-dimension portal system provides role-based access for candidates, invigilators, and administrators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Remote Exam Proctoring Secure online examination delivery through a locked-down digital portal using purpose-built laptops at exam centres that restrict access to only the exam portal during the exam. Sold to regulatory authorities and enterprise clients.
• Aspeq Exam Centres Network of 65+ secure physical exam venues across Asia-Pacific and the UK, including 37 sites across all Australian states and territories and centres throughout New Zealand, including rural and remote locations.
• Venue Exam Supervisors Trained invigilators stationed at exam centres who verify candidate identities, explain exam rules, maintain exam integrity, handle irregularities, manage logistics, and serve as the first point of contact for technical issues.
• End-to-End Security Multi-layered security service for examinations including locked-down exam laptops, identity verification, immediate secure transmission of results (no local storage), regular centre audits, unannounced mystery shopper visits, and controlled exam environments.
• Question Management Comprehensive question bank management service using Aspeq's Quadrant process, with questions written by contracted Subject Matter Experts, validated through structured review, regularly reviewed for accuracy, and monitored for performance using statistical analysis.
• Question Writing Expert question development service working with Subject Matter Experts from around the world to create exam questions aligned with regulatory standards, designed to be challenging yet fair and tested before inclusion in exams.
• Performance Monitoring Statistical monitoring and analysis service for exam and question performance, including identification of questions with pass rates too high or low, fairness assessment, distractor analysis, candidate comment review, and gap analyses to maintain balanced question banks.
• Candidate Portal Online self-service platform for candidates to create accounts, register, search and book exam sessions, pay for examinations, transfer or cancel bookings, view results, and apply for examination reviews; accessible globally.
• Auto-Marking System Automated exam scoring service for applicable assessments providing immediate results for candidates, complemented by manual marking options for exams requiring Subject Matter Expert evaluation.
• Remote Invigilation Service Live remote exam invigilation service delivered in partnership with Meazure Learning; candidates can take exams from anywhere with a computer, webcam, and internet connection, with on-screen invigilators conducting identity validation and continuous monitoring.
• PGDB Exam Digitisation Bespoke digital examination service for the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB), replacing a paper-based system with online question banks, digital short-answer questions, and auto-marking, enabling near-daily exam sessions at 20+ centres with results in 10 working days.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ exams delivered annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAA International (CAAi)coreTechnology or Integration · 16 April 2026Aspeq serves as CAAi's technology examination partner for aviation assessments. Supported signing of MoU between AFCAC and CAAi at GISS Marrakech, positioning Aspeq as part of ambitious aviation vision for Africa.
• New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation (NZAWA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Ongoing partnership to empower women in aviation through annual scholarships including ASPEQ Walsh Scholarship, PPL Exam Scholarship, CPL Exam Scholarship, and Instructor Upgrade Scholarship. Aspeq's Marketing Lead and CEO attend NZAWA Annual Rally to present scholarships.
• Meazure LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to deliver remote invigilation services globally. Meazure's remote proctoring system integrates with Aspeq's assessment platform, providing secure exam delivery from anywhere worldwide.
• Walsh Memorial Scout Flying SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term sponsorship providing scholarships for young aviators aged 16-19 attending the two-week immersive flying program in Matamata. Supports future pilot development.
• Young Eagles Programme (Flying NZ)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Ross Macpherson Memorial Scholarships supporting young Kiwis in pilot training. Aspeq helps fund flight hours and delivers required exams for aspiring pilots.
• Youth Glide New Zealand (YGNZ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of prizes at annual Youth Glide NZ camp in Omarama for young glider pilots. Aspeq also provides glider assessments on behalf of Civil Aviation Association NZ.
• Aviation Industry Association NZ (AIANZ)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of annual AIANZ Conference, with eight team members and three board members attending. Mike Lynskey received AIANZ Individual Award for contribution to aviation industry.
• ShadowTechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechWomen initiative hosting ShadowTech Day where Aspeq welcomes students from Wellington Girls' College to explore technology careers.
• VELG (National VET Conference)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsorship of 2024 National VET Conference supporting vocational education and training sector.
• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 38th Annual Royal Aeronautical Society Symposium. Mike Lynskey appointed President of NZ division.
• UAVNZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on upcoming testing program for commercial UAV/drone operators.
• Aviation NZcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGordon Alexander serves as Vice President of Aviation NZ, representing commercial aviation operators. Conference co-sponsorship and industry representation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Caveon Test Security: Specializes in test security, item banking, and psychometrics for high-stakes exams. Adjacent to Aspeq's Quadrant question management and statistical performance monitoring offering.
• Meazure Learning: Live remote proctoring and test centre network serving certification and licensure programs. Aspeq's existing remote invigilation technology partner but also operates in the same market for regulator exam contracts.
• Examity: Online proctoring and identity verification services for high-stakes assessments. Comparable to Aspeq's remote invigilation offering and a potential partner/competitor at the proctoring layer.
• ProctorU: Online proctoring service for higher education and certification programs. Overlaps with Aspeq's remote invigilation capability and represents alternative technology choice for regulator buyers.

Direct peers

• Pearson VUE: Operates the world's largest network of computer-based testing centres for high-stakes certification, licensure, and regulatory exams. Most direct competitor to Aspeq in regulated industry exam delivery, with materially larger global footprint.
• Prometric: Global leader in test development and delivery, with thousands of test centres and online proctoring capabilities. Directly competes with Aspeq for regulatory and certification contracts across aviation, healthcare, and finance.
• Questionmark: Enterprise assessment platform for creating, delivering, and reporting on high-stakes exams. Overlaps with Aspeq's question management, auto-marking, and statistical performance monitoring capabilities.
• Kryterion (Webassessor): Cloud-based assessment delivery platform with online proctoring serving certification and licensure providers. Comparable to Aspeq's proprietary cloud platform and candidate management system.
• PSI Services: Provides licensure, certification, and assessment services to regulatory bodies across multiple industries including aviation and trades. Closely comparable business model to Aspeq with a global owned-network delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• Educational Testing Service (ETS): Large-scale nonprofit assessment organization operating across education, licensure, and certification. Provides broader scope than Aspeq but overlaps on standardized testing for regulated industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/aspeq
• Facebookfacebook.com/Aspeq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aspeq-limited

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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