Our official IELTS test centres can help if you have visual, hearing, speaking or learning difficulties. If you need a modified version of IELTS, please give the test centre three months’ notice.
If special arrangements (for example, extra time) need to be made then please give the test centre six weeks' notice.
Your English language ability will be assessed objectively, regardless of any disability or special needs that you may have.
What do special arrangements include?
- braille papers
- special Listening CD with necessary stops and pauses
- lip-reading version of the Listening test
- enlarged print or Speaking task cards in Braille.
What sort of help can I get?
If you have a visual impairment, we can provide:
- enlarged print
- Braille test papers
- an amanuensis to write the answers for you.
If you have hearing difficulties, we can offer:
- special amplification equipment
- a lip-reading version of the Listening module.
If you have dyslexia, we can arrange:
- extra time for the Reading and Writing tests.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you have special needs that may require a modified IELTS test version.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: No electronic devices will be allowed into the test room.These electronic devices also include hearing aids, blood glucose monitors, as well as phones, headphones, etc. You may leave them with your personal belongings. There will be a cloaking room for your belongings, but please leave your valuables at home. If you want to take the exam with your medical devices, you must contact our test centre at least 2 days in advance.