What Sort of Assistance is Available for Persons with Disabilities who are About to Take the IELTS Exam?

Are you a PWD or Person with Disability who needs to take the International English Language Testing System examination? Test centers can help you and bring you comfort on the day of your test!

It is true that a lot of people want to take the IELTS as it has become one of the most important requirements in working and studying overseas. Also, it is needed for people who are planning to live permanently in an English speaking country. With the growing number of people taking the IELTS, it is not surprising to see the increase of applicants monthly in taking the examination. Thus this makes the IELTS test one of the most taken English proficiency examinations in the Philippines. Anyone can take the IELTS test as long as they are 17 years and up. There are different kinds of people enrolling in IELTS review centers to prepare for the test. There are nurses, physical therapists, students, engineers, and even butchers preparing for the examination. Aside from the common working professionals and students who take the exam, there are also PWDs who are challenging the IELTS.

PWD candidates should inform the test centers of their need three months before the scheduled examination. This will give the test center enough time to make the necessary preparations to make the test convenient for the candidate and for them as well.  Here are some assistance that are provided for PWD candidates:


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For visually impaired candidates, the center can provide enlarged print and Braille test papers. In writing their answers, the center provides an amanuensis and a Braille word-processor.
For hearing impaired candidates, the center can arrange a special amplification equipment or a lip-reading version of the listening section of the test.

For candidates who are dyslexic, a word processor designed for dyslexics, a voice-activated program and extra time for Reading and Writing tests will be arranged for their own convenience.
Test centers aim to have a fairly assessed and objective examination for all candidates. With these arrangements for PWDs, they want to make every need of these candidates met. Candidates should notify the test center three months ahead or personally go to the test center to make the necessary arrangements.


Contact the nearest test center today and discover how they can make your IELTS test comfortable for you. Be sure to have the necessary requirements in registering and the amount of time in training before taking the real IELTS test. 

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