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Candidates with specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia) If candidates have dyslexia or another specific learning difficulty, they may need extra time to complete one or more of the tests.
This might be necessary if, for example, it takes candidates along time to read the questions or write their answers. They may normally apply for up to 30 minutes’ extra time forcompletion of the Reading and Writing tests.Candidates with specific learning difficulties may also apply towrite their answers using a typewriter or word processor, if theynormally write this way.If permission is given for them to use a word processor, it mustnot have an active spellcheck or thesaurus facility.Please note that the IELTS Administrator may not be able to provide facilities for wordprocessing (including the use ofcomputers or software). Candidates should discuss their needswith their IELTS Administrator.What if a candidate becomes ill during the test?
If a candidate is genuinely ill during the test, it should bebrought to the attention of the test supervisor. It is not possible togive special consideration to candidates who do not report theirillness on the day of the test.
Other DifficultiesWhat happens if a candidate wants to postpone or canceltheir entry?A candidate who requests a postponement or cancellation of their test within five weeks of the test date will normally be
charged the full fee unless they are able to provide appropriatemedical evidence to support their request. Medical evidencemust be provided no later than five days after the test date.What happens if a candidate is absent on the day of the testwithout giving prior notice? The candidate will normally lose their full test fee unless they are able to provide appropriate medical evidence to the centre to explain their absence. Medical evidence must be provided nolater than five days after the test dateIELTS is backed by an extensive programme of research,validation and test development which underpins the quality of the test.
IELTS test material is developed by Cambridge ESOL using thefollowing stages:
• Commissioning
• Editing
• Pretesting
• Analysis and banking of material
• Standards Fixing
• Question paper construction
to be suitable are banked. Before the final question papers areselected, the banked material is compiled into Trial Papers.These are either a 30-minute Listening test or a 60-minuteReading test. A procedure known as Standards Fixing is then applied in which the Trial Papers are administered to epresentativeIELTScandidates and the results analysed in order to allow accurateBand Score conversion tables to be constructed. StandardsFixing is necessary to ensure the equivalence of Listening and Reading versions and the reliability of the measurement of each paper.In addition to this routine of test development and validation,
the IELTS Test Partners carry out academic research to supportthe tests and sponsor external researchers. Details of thisresearch are given on the IELTS website.
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