Ark Education Centre is a Pearson VUE Authorised Test Centre serving candidates across East London and Essex. We deliver professional certification, qualification and admissions exams for hundreds of programmes spanning IT, law, finance, project management, healthcare, and university admissions — all in a quiet, professionally equipped environment with individual privacy screens and experienced invigilation.
Ready to book your Pearson VUE exam?
Go to pearsonvue.com, find your exam programme, and search for Ilford or Essex. Ark Education Centre is the nearest authorised result.
Exams available at our centre
Pearson VUE partners with hundreds of exam programmes worldwide. The categories below represent the most frequently booked exams at our centre — this is not an exhaustive list. If your programme is not listed, contact us or check the full A–Z programme list on the Pearson VUE website.
IT & Technology
Legal — SQE
Solicitors Qualifying Examination — administered by Kaplan for the SRA. Book via the Kaplan SQE portal.
Project Management
University Admissions
UCAT, TMUA, ESAT and TARA — admissions tests for medicine, engineering and top UK universities.
Finance & Accounting
Marketing & Business
SQE — Solicitors Qualifying Examination
Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1 & SQE2)
The SQE is the mandatory two-stage assessment for all aspiring solicitors in England and Wales, replacing the previous LPC route. It is developed and administered by Kaplan on behalf of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), with exams delivered through Pearson VUE authorised test centres including Ark Education Centre.
SQE1 assesses Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK1 and FLK2) via multiple-choice computer-based tests. SQE2 written assessments are also delivered via Pearson VUE.
July 2026 bookings opening soon Jan 2026 results now released SQE information on sra.org.uk →UCAT — University Clinical Aptitude Test
UCAT — Medical and Dental School Admissions
UCAT is the computer-based admissions test used by most UK medical and dental schools to assess candidates' suitability for clinical training. It is delivered exclusively via Pearson VUE authorised test centres. Ark Education Centre is a listed UCAT venue.
Registration opens May 2026 Testing window: July–September 2026 UCAT official website →UAT-UK — University Admissions Tests
TMUA, ESAT & TARA
UAT-UK delivers three Pearson VUE computer-based tests used by Cambridge, Imperial, and other leading universities: TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission), ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test), and TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning — new for 2026 entry). Tests are offered in October and January each year.
Important: Cambridge applicants must sit in October. You may only sit each test once per admissions cycle.
October 2026 sitting January 2027 sitting UAT-UK information on Pearson VUE →Why sit at a test centre rather than online?
All technical setup handled by the centre — you simply arrive and sit your exam
If anything goes wrong during the exam, the centre resolves it on your behalf
Paper and pen provided for notes and calculations — not always available online
Toilet breaks permitted in most exams — restricted in online proctored format
No risk of internet outage or home environment distractions
Individual privacy screens ensure a focused, distraction-free environment
How to book your exam
What to bring on exam day
You must bring at least one valid, current form of photographic ID. A passport or driving licence is accepted by most programmes. Some exam programmes require two forms of ID — check your specific programme's requirements before attending.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a Pearson VUE exam at Ark Education Centre?
Go to pearsonvue.com and search for your exam programme. When asked to select a test centre, search for Ilford or Essex — Ark Education Centre appears as the nearest authorised result at 0.7 miles. Select your preferred date and pay through the portal. For SQE, use the Kaplan portal. For UCAT and UAT-UK, use those programmes' dedicated booking sites.
What ID do I need to bring?
You must bring at least one valid form of photographic ID — a current passport or full driving licence is accepted for most programmes. Some programmes require two forms of ID. Always check your specific exam programme's requirements before attending, as ID policies vary. Candidates without valid ID will not be admitted to the exam room.
Can I sit SQE exams at Ark Education Centre?
Yes. Ark Education Centre is an authorised Pearson VUE test centre for SQE1 (FLK1 and FLK2) and SQE2 written assessments. SQE is administered by Kaplan on behalf of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Book through the Kaplan SQE portal. July 2026 bookings are opening soon — results for the January 2026 sitting have recently been released.
Can I sit UCAT at Ark Education Centre?
Yes. Ark Education Centre is a listed venue for UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test), the admissions test for most UK medical and dental schools. UCAT registration for the 2026–27 cycle is expected to open in May 2026, with the testing window running from July to September 2026. Book via ucat.ac.uk.
Why sit at a test centre rather than taking an online proctored exam?
At a test centre, all technical setup is handled for you. If anything goes wrong during the exam, the centre resolves it — you are not responsible for technical failures. You can make notes on paper, and in most exams you may take a comfort break. Online proctoring places all technical responsibility on the candidate, restricts movement throughout, and requires a compatible home setup. For high-stakes professional qualifications, a test centre provides a more secure, reliable environment.
Book your Pearson VUE exam at Ark
Visit pearsonvue.com and search for Ilford or Essex. Questions? Call 020 3441 7272 or WhatsApp 07311 920941.