IELTS test centers make every effort to cater to the need and requirement of candidates with special requirements. The entire process may take up to 3 months. Hence it is advised that you make the application as soon as possible.
Nevertheless, we at Y-Axis are always looking to help you with the process. Let’s have a look at how test-takers with special requirements can avail of such special arrangements.
Visual Difficulties:
You may need to provide a medical certificate to the centre. The special arrangements to be made by the centre include:
- An extra 25% of the normal time
- Permission to use equipment like - screen magnification software, screen reader software and refreshable Braille displays
- Permission to use your own equipment for writing such as - mechanical or electronic Braille keyboard, word processor and Braille note taker
- Making Braille exam papers available
If you cannot see, partially sighted or have problems seeing, Y-Axis may be able to help you take your IELTS test.
Hearing or Speaking Difficulties:
Your centre may ask you to provide a medical certificate before the special arrangements are made. The arrangements include:
- Permission to use Hearing aid, Wireless systems or Special amplification system. In this case, you should give the centre 2 weeks’ notice
- Permission to take a Hearing-impaired or Lip-reading version of the listening test
- Permission for extra time
- Exemption from the tests in case of a severe hearing or speaking difficulty
If you have hearing or speaking difficulties, Y-Axis may be able to help you take your exam.
Learning Difficulties:
You must give the centre a report of your learning difficulties which include:
- Details of your difficulty and test reports
- Reports written by a qualified psychologist
- Reports written when you were aged 12 or older
The permitted special arrangements include:
- Extra 25% of the normal time
- Writing of answers using a computer or word processor
- Provision of enlarged print copies of the exam paper
- Having a copier
If you have specific learning difficulties, like dyslexia, Y-Axis may be able to help you take your IELTS test.
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