TAO Core is an open-source digital assessment platform that enables institutions to host, manage, author, deliver, and score digital tests in-house. It is built on open standards, offering flexibility, interoperability, and control over assessment resources, making it suitable for a wide range of educational and organizational testing needs.

Key Features

Open Source Platform Institutions have full access to the code and can customize or extend the platform.

• No licensing fees
• Community-driven development

Assessment Authoring Comprehensive tools for creating and managing digital test items and assessments.

• Supports various question types and media
• Metadata management for items and tests

Test Delivery Robust delivery engine for administering tests to learners globally.

• Web-based delivery accessible via standard browsers
• Supports large-scale, multi-location deployments

Interoperability Built on QTI open standards, ensuring compatibility with other systems.

• Seamless integration with LMS and external platforms
• REST API for data exchange

Results and Scoring Automated scoring and detailed reporting capabilities.

• Assignment and Grade Services (AGS) integration
• Download and playback of recorded responses

User and List Management Efficient management of users, permissions, and test lists.

• Pagination and configurable list limits
• Detailed event logging

Benefits

Cost Efficiency Eliminates licensing costs and vendor lock-in.

• Free to download and use
• Open source developments available by default

Flexibility and Control Institutions can adapt and extend the platform to fit specific needs.

• Self-hosted solution
• Customizable and extensible architecture

Scalability and Reach Supports delivery of millions of tests worldwide.

• Proven track record with over 100 million tests delivered in 194 countries
• Suitable for institutions of all sizes