Our official IELTS test centres can help if you have visual, hearing, speaking or learning difficulties. If you need a modified version of IELTS, please give the test centre three months’ notice.

If you need special arrangements for your IELTS exam (for example, extra time) or a different IELTS test date in Bangladesh please give the test centre six weeks' notice.

Your English language ability will be assessed objectively, regardless of any disability or special needs that you may have. The IELTS scoring system remains the same.

What do special arrangements include?

  • braille papers
  • special IELTS Listening CD with necessary stops and pauses
  • lip-reading version of the Listening test
  • enlarged print or Speaking task cards in Braille.

What sort of help can I get?

If you have a visual impairment, we can provide:

  • enlarged print
  • braille test papers
  • a dictation assistant to write the answers for you as you speak.

If you have hearing difficulties, we can offer:

  • special amplification equipment
  • a lip-reading version of the Listening module.

If you have dyslexia, we can arrange:

  • extra time for the Reading and Writing tests.

Please click here to apply for any special needs or if you require a modified IELTS test version.