iwastakenbytheshadows Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 What happens if you are dyslexic? How are you expected to take the IELTS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitingawhile Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information/what_is_ielts/special_needs.aspx extra time for reading and writing is given you have to let them know when you book it good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwastakenbytheshadows Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 What if you're not officially dyslexic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 What if you're not officially dyslexic? I was diagnosed with dyslexia in primary school after the school picked up on it. It wasn't very common then, and was listed as mild. So as someone who is 'officially' dyslexic, I didnt tell them (refused to from being quite young), so didn't get extra time. I would guess you would have to be the same sort of level and just not picked up in school. I got an overall score of 9. I made sure I didn't use any words that I didn't know for sure how to spell. It was harder than I expected, but certainly doable. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbe2005 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information/what_is_ielts/special_needs.aspx IELTS | Test Takers - Special needs If you have a disability or condition which might require special arrangements, you should discuss it with your test centre as soon as possible. Each case is considered individually and you will need a medical certificate. Test centres need three months to put arrangements into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 You would need an assessment from an Educational Psychologist to state that you are dyslexic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwastakenbytheshadows Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Ah well lets just hope he can get more work experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 It may be worth practicing and still doing the IELTS. My OH first language is not English and he felt that he had plenty of time during the test. The only thing that you would get would be extra time which may help. Extra time assessed by education psychologists for university exams is usually about 10-15 mins extra per hour. Extra time will not help a dyslexic person spell any better. Also there is not dispensation for incorrect spelling for this exam. Have a look online at sample IELTS see if your partner thinks that he will manage them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teepee Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 You only get extra time , theres no other allowances was so ever . I also have dyslexsia :frown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukchris Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I don't think it goes on your spelling so much but your grasp of the language. I got 8.5 overall and I can't spell for jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonza2211 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 dsylxeic untie! Practise the test and time yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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