As an official IELTS test centre we can help if you have visual, hearing, speaking or learning difficulties. If you need a modified version of IELTS, please give us two months’ notice. 

If special arrangements (for example, extra time) need to be made then please contact us as soon as possible with your medical statement we will then inform you of the arrangements that we can make for you.

Your English language ability will be assessed objectively, regardless of any disability or special needs that you may have.

We are only able to provide access arrangements at our centre in Amsterdam. If you need special arrangements then please register for a paper or computer-based exam at out centre in Amsterdam.

What sort of help can I get if I take a computer-based exam?

• 25% extra time for the Reading and Writing component.
• 50% extra time for the Reading and Writing component (only for severe disabilities) needs to be requested at least 6 weeks before the test date.
• A separate room

Unfortunately it is not possible at the moment to request the access arrangements for a computer-based exam during the booking process. However, please register for the computer-based exam without indicating that you have access arrangements. Then send an email to bltc@bltc.nl requesting the extra time and include your medical statement. We will then ensure that you receive the extra time on the exam day.

What sort of help can I get if I take a paper-based exam?

If you have a visual impairment, we can provide:

• enlarged print
• Braille test papers
• an amanuensis to write the answers for you.
• 50% extra time for the Reading and Writing components (only for severe disabilities) needs to be requested at least 6 weeks before the test date.

If you have hearing difficulties, we can offer:

• special Listening CD with necessary stops and pauses
• a lip-reading version of the Listening module.

If you have dyslexia or other learning difficulties, we can arrange:

• 25% extra time for the Reading and Writing components
• A laptop for the Writing component
• A separate room

Please contact us at bltc@bltc.nl as soon as possible if you have special needs that may require a modified IELTS test version. If you need a modified version of IELTS, please give us two months’ notice. For administrative arrangements such as 25% extra time we will need at least 3 days’ notice.