The British Council aims to ensure that every candidate is treated fairly and objectively.
Our Aptis ESOL team can help if you require of special arrangements and/or modified Aptis ESOL test versions for your exam.
How and when can I apply for special arrangements?
Applications for special arrangements or modified versions must be submitted six to eight weeks in advance of your test date.
To apply for special arrangements, you should complete and submit the Special arrangements online form at the end of the page.
Once we receive your request, we will contact you to gather information about:
- The type of special arrangements you require.
- Any previous test arrangements.
Your application must be supported by medical evidence, no more than 2 years old, which should meet the following criteria:
- Be legible and either in English or Spanish.
- Be an original document on headed paper and bearing the name and signature of a registered practitioner.
- Give a clear statement of your condition and how this justifies the need for special arrangements.
The British Council will review your application and will respond as soon as possible with the arrangements available for your test.
The British Council will accommodate every test taker to the best of our abilities, but please note that some requested special arrangements may not necessarily be granted.
What type of special arrangements and support can we offer you?
Although arrangements can be provided from the available options below, each application is treated individually, and will be considered accordingly.
Types of special arrangements:
- Changes to the delivery.
- Changes to the test format.
- Support equipment or assistive technology.
Type 1 - Changes to the delivery:
- extra time within allowance
- room accommodation / separate room
- colour filters / contrast mode / magnifier
- longer supervised breaks
- reader / amanuensis
- physical assistance
- presence of staff for additional support / presence of a familiar person
Type 2 - Changes to the test format:
- P&P tests / P&P large font exam
- component exemption
- braille test (Grade 1/un-contracted or Grade 2/contracted)
- specially produced test for Screen Reader Software
- F2F Speaking test (adapted with or without pictures)
Type 3 - Support equipment or assistive technology
- special keyboard
- hearing aid
- noise-silencing headphones
- special desk
- visual cue cards
- screen Reader Software
- special magnifying equipment
- special audio equipment
| Special arrangements online form |