RocketPen Reading Pens for Dyslexia and Exams

The RocketPen Exam reader pen and RocketPen Reader are portable reading pens that scan text and read it aloud in a natural voice, with no Wi-Fi or computer needed. The RocketPen Exam has no dictionary, translation or data storage, so it is designed to meet JCQ requirements for reading pens, with use decided by each exam centre.

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RocketPen Exam - reading pen for dyslexia in GCSE and A-Level exams

The RocketPen Exam is our top pick because it does one job exam invigilators care about: reading printed words aloud, with nothing else attached. It has no dictionary, thesaurus, translation, data storage or Wi-Fi, includes earbuds for private listening, and its rechargeable battery keeps it ready for a full paper. It suits pupils from Key Stage 3 to post-16.

Price: £237.50 | View the RocketPen Exam

Around 1 in 10 people are dyslexic, according to the British Dyslexia Association, and slow, effortful decoding often makes reading questions harder than answering them. RocketPen reading pens remove that bottleneck, so pupils can spend their effort on understanding. Compare them with our full range of reader pens for dyslexia, including C-Pen and Scanmarker models.

What is the difference between the RocketPen Reader and RocketPen Exam?

The RocketPen Reader is built for everyday learning. It reads printed or on-screen text aloud and adds a large word display, syllabification and spell-out functions to support decoding. The RocketPen Exam is stripped back for assessments: it reads printed text aloud with no extra functions, which is what exam centres look for when considering a reading pen as an access arrangement.

How do I choose a RocketPen for exams?

If the pupil will need a reading pen in GCSE, A-Level or other regulated exams, choose the RocketPen Exam and start using it early. Exam use is always decided by the candidate's centre in line with current JCQ regulations, and the pen should be part of the pupil's normal way of working in lessons, mocks and controlled assessments well before the exam series. If exam use is not a priority, the RocketPen Reader offers more learning support.

Who is RocketPen for?

Schools: SENCOs and exams officers use the RocketPen Exam to support access arrangement candidates and reduce reliance on human readers across the exam window. Class-pack pricing is available on request, and schools can buy on 30-day credit accounts.

Parents: for a dyslexic child preparing for GCSEs or A-Levels, a RocketPen lets them re-read tricky questions as often as they need without asking for help, building independent reading confidence at home and at school.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a RocketPen?

A RocketPen is a portable reading pen that scans text and reads it aloud in a natural-sounding voice, helping people with dyslexia read independently. The range includes the RocketPen Reader for everyday learning and the RocketPen Exam for regulated exams. Neither pen needs Wi-Fi or a computer to work, so pupils can use them straight from the box in lessons, at home and in the exam hall.

What is the difference between the RocketPen Reader and RocketPen Exam?

The RocketPen Reader is designed for everyday reading support and adds a large word display, syllabification and spell-out functions, and it can read printed or on-screen text. The RocketPen Exam reads printed text aloud with no dictionary, thesaurus, translation, data storage or Wi-Fi, so it is designed to meet JCQ requirements for reading pens. Choose the Exam version if exam access is the priority.

Can the RocketPen Exam be used in GCSE and A-Level exams?

The RocketPen Exam is designed to meet JCQ requirements for reading pens, so it can be considered for GCSE, A-Level, BTEC and other regulated assessments. Exam use is always decided by the candidate's exam centre in line with current JCQ regulations, and the pen should be part of the pupil's normal way of working. Speak to your SENCO or exams officer early in the school year.

What does normal way of working mean for a reading pen?

Normal way of working means the pupil already uses the reading pen regularly in lessons, mocks and controlled assessments, not just on exam day. Exam centres look for this when deciding whether a reading pen can be used as an access arrangement. Issuing the RocketPen Exam well before the exam series helps it become established practice, and gives the pupil time to become confident using it.

Does the RocketPen need Wi-Fi or a computer?

No, neither the RocketPen Reader nor the RocketPen Exam needs Wi-Fi or a computer to operate. Both work straight from the box, so there are no apps, accounts or software updates to manage. The RocketPen Exam has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that keeps it ready for a full paper, and it includes earbuds so pupils can listen privately in class and in exams.

Can schools buy the RocketPen Exam in class packs?

Yes, the RocketPen Exam is available as a single pen or a pack, and our team can quote on class-pack pricing on request. Schools can buy on 30-day school credit accounts, with purchase orders accepted by email or through the website. Class packs help centres with high numbers of access arrangement candidates reduce reliance on human readers across the exam window.