Penso
AI Scoring
OCR Support 📸
Grammar Check 🔍

AI-Powered Essay Grading & Learning Platform

Penso accelerates English writing instruction with AI-scored essays aligned to DSE/TSA rubrics. It delivers targeted feedback, practice and analytics to help every learner write with clarity and impact.

How it works

1

Submit Essay

Students write essays on paper/iPad and scan them, or type directly into the platform.

Submit Essay
2

AI Analysis

Our AI breaks down the essay by rubric criteria, checking grammar, vocabulary, and coherence.

AI Analysis
3

Instant Feedback

Students receive a score and highlighted areas for improvement within seconds.

Instant Feedback
4

Teacher Review

Teachers can override regular marks and add personalized comments before finalizing grades.

Teacher Review

Features designed for impact

Everything you need to deliver world-class learning experiences.

AI Essay Scoring

Automated scoring calibrated to DSE/TSA rubrics, with transparent criteria and rationale.

OCR Support

Scan handwritten submissions and mark them digitally with handwriting-aware OCR.

Common Error Reports

Auto-detected error patterns with correction exercises generated for each learner.

Vocabulary & Grammar Builder

Themed word lists and interactive drills that reinforce high-impact language features.

Teacher Dashboard

Visual analytics and progress monitoring for classes and cohorts.

Classroom Activities

S4-S6

Exam Practice

Bulk grading of mock exams to save teachers hours of marking time.

S1-S6

Writing Workshops

Interactive lessons where students get immediate feedback on drafts.

S4-S6

Peer Review

Students use the AI criteria to review each other's work (coming soon).

Who is it for?

For Teachers

  • Faster, consistent marking
  • Class-wide error insights
  • Exportable grades & evidence

For Students

  • Personalized practice sets
  • Clear, example-led feedback
  • Motivating progress tracking

For Principals

  • Data to inform instruction
  • Fair, scalable assessment
  • Easy adoption with existing workflows

Ready to get started?

See how Penso can empower your learners.

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