Cambridge Assessment English has a number of ways to help people taking the exams who need special arrangements due to temporary or long-term difficulties or conditions. For example, special arrangements might be available for a candidate with a broken arm, or a long-term illness, or a specific learning difficulty. Please get in touch with us and we will advise you.
Specific advice is available for:
Cambridge English can provide a range of modified materials if you have special requirements.
Applying for special arrangements
It may take several months for some special arrangements to be made for you, so you should make your application as soon as possible through our exam centre. We will ask for full details of your particular difficulty and advise you on the arrangements which may be possible.
What modified materials can I have?
Cambridge English can provide a range of modified materials if you have special requirements. Sample modified materials are available for some exams. To see what types of material are available, click here to go to the Cambridge English Special requirements page.
Special Requirements guidance notes for teachers
Guidance Notes for Special Requirements give teachers useful information about the different Special Requirements versions available for Cambridge English exams. They contain a description of how materials are adapted for different special requirement needs, along with examples demonstrating what materials might look like, useful information about special arrangements for taking the exams, and FAQs.
There are four Guidance Notes for Special Requirements: Guidance Notes for Listening Tests
Guidance Notes for Reading Tests
Guidance Notes for Speaking Tests
Guidance Notes for Writing Tests
Guides for supporting students with dyslexia
These helpful guides include lots of practical tips and advice to help you support your English learners with dyslexia. Get ideas for planning lessons and activities to help you teach each of the four language skills and prepare your students for Cambridge English Qualifications.