Y-Axis can help Specially-abled candidates with IELTS test needs

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. Y-Axis Coaching offers Classroom and Live Online classes for GRE, GMAT, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL and Spoken English with Extensive Weekday and Weekend Sessions. The modules include IELTS/PTE One to One 45 min and IELTS/PTE One to One 45 min package of 3 to help aspiring overseas students with the language tests. If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit, Invest or Migrate to Canada, talk to Y-Axis, the World’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company.  If you found this blog engaging, you may also like… Essay Writing Strategy for IELTS