The British Council aims to ensure that every candidate is treated fairly and objectively.
Our Aptis ESOL team can help if you require of test accommodations and/or modified Aptis ESOL test versions for your exam.
How and when can I apply for test accommodations?
Applications for test accommodations or modified versions must be submitted six weeks in advance of your test date.
To apply for test accommodations, you should complete and submit the Test accommodations online form at the end of the page.
Once we receive your request, we will contact you to gather information about:
- The type of test accommodations 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.
- 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 test accommodations.
The British Council will review your application and will respond as soon as possible with the accommodations available for your test.
The British Council will accommodate every test taker to the best of our abilities, but please note that some requested test accommodations may not necessarily be granted.
What type of test accommodations and support can we offer you?
Although accommodations can be provided from the available options below, each application is treated individually, and will be considered accordingly.
Types of test accommodations:
- Changes to the delivery.
- Changes to the test format.
- Support equipment or assistive technology.
Type 1 - Changes to the delivery:
- room accommodation / separate room
- contrast mode / magnifier
- longer supervised breaks
- reader / amanuensis
- physical assistance
- presence of staff for additional support / presence of a familiar person
- wheelchair access
Type 2 - Changes to the test format:
- P&P tests / P&P large font exam
- extra time within allowance
- component exemption
- braille test (Grade 1/un-contracted or Grade 2/contracted)
- specially produced test for Screen Reader Software
- online Speaking test with extra time
- 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
- magnifying equipment
- additional audio equipment
| Test accommodations online form |