A two-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station, our Grade II* listed building is ideally located for examinations. We regularly host a number of education providers, including schools and colleges. Seating options are flexible, and provide plenty of space for examiners, candidates, and invigilators.

We have five exam rooms. The Great Hall and The Upper Hall are the largest spaces, and they can be hired alongside The Courtyard Room, The Studio, and The Goss Room.

When you hire The Great Hall or The Upper Hall, we include access to The Green Room too. The Green Room is a breakout space and staff room.

All examination hires include:

• Provision and set-up of exam furniture
• Storage of scripts before and after examinations
• Invigilator lounge with tea and coffee-making facilities
• Clocks, PA system and microphones
• Access to free wifi.

We are able to support computer-based exams but don’t provide laptops.

Safety information

Examinations in our building will look different at the moment due to our safety measures. We will be following government guidance on physical distancing and we can offer revised exam capacities to allow for 2-metre or 1-metre gaps between desks. We will also be asking all exam staff to help us make sure that candidates don’t congregate in public spaces inside and outside of the building. If you have any questions, reach out to our team.

Contact us

To speak to the team, email events@bishopsgate.org.uk or call 0207 392 9200.

Unfortunately, we do not hire our spaces for classes, public performances, or any activity in conflict with our programme.

Capacities

We are able to hold examinations that adhere to social distancing regulations, by spacing our desks out 2m apart. To speak to us about doing exams in this style, email us at events@bishopsgate.org.uk.