Applications for reasonable adjustments and supporting evidence where applicable (see below), should be submitted to language.csn@trinitycollege.com or to your local Trinity representative at least 28 days before the exam date. Requests handed to the examiner on the day of the exam will not be accepted.
A new special needs provision form must be submitted for every exam, even if reasonable adjustments have been applied previously.
Download the special needs provision form (English language)
We require evidence of need for any adjustments which could potentially give an unfair advantage to candidates, or which alter content of the exam. Please refer to the table below to see whether supporting evidence is required for each adjustment.
Evidence should be from a qualified medical or educational professional and should demonstrate how the candidate’s condition may affect access to the exam in question. Trinity reserves the right to reject requests for adjustments if insufficient information is provided.
If you are not sure whether your evidence is suitable, please contact language.csn@trinitycollege.com
Adjustment
Supporting evidence required? *
Extra time
Yes
Enlarged / modified visual prompts
No
Headphones/speakers (online exams)
Yes
Examiner briefed (Speaking & Listening only)
No
Other
Please contact language.csn@trinitycollege.com
See below for details of some of the adjustments available for candidates with special needs and disabilities. This information is not exhaustive, and we aim to respond to candidates’ individual needs where possible.
For requirements not listed please contact language.csn@trinitycollege.com to discuss your needs.
Candidates may request extra time to complete their exam; the amount of extra time available to candidates who qualify is usually up to 25%, although up to 100% may be requested in certain circumstances. Evidence of need must be provided to support all requests for extra time. Additional evidence may be requested if an application is made for more than 25% extra time.
Some candidates with hearing loss may require headphones to improve the quality of sound, cut out background noise or to be compatible with hearing aids when listening to sounds digitally. Candidates or centres are expected to provide their own equipment and must submit it for inspection if requested.
Please note that headphones should be wired, with an appropriate connection for the device being used.
GESE grades 1-3 include some visual prompts. Candidates with visual impairment may ask for the visual element to be removed (Grades 2 and 3), or for the examiner to use enlarged materials (Grade 1).
Sometimes it is useful for the examiner to be briefed about a candidate’s condition so that they can be sensitive in the way they deliver the exam, even if no specific adjustments are needed.
When completing the special needs provision form, please include all relevant details to be passed onto the examiner. Please note that assessment standards and criteria remain the same for all candidates, and that additional marks cannot be awarded based on a candidate’s disability or health condition.
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