IGCSE Special Arrangements and Access Requirements

Special arrangements (access arrangements) ensure that candidates with a disability or long-term condition can sit IGCSE exams fairly. Examples: extra time, scribe, reader, separate room, enlarged papers.

Who Can Apply?

• School candidates: Usually the school applies to the board on your behalf, with evidence (e.g. psychologist report, medical letter).
• Private candidates: You (or a parent) apply through your exam centre; the centre submits the request to the board.
• Evidence and deadlines are set by the board—apply many months before the exam session.

Common Arrangements

Arrangement	What it means
Extra time	Additional time (e.g. 25%) to complete written exams
Scribe	Someone writes or types your answers as you dictate
Reader	Someone reads the paper to you
Separate room	You sit in a separate room to reduce distraction
Enlarged papers	Larger font or modified layout

What You Need to Do

1. Contact your centre (or school) as soon as you know you need arrangements.
2. Get supporting evidence (e.g. assessment report, doctor’s letter) in the format the board requires.
3. Submit by the deadline—late applications may not be approved.

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