Reasonable test adjustments

Candidates who have an impairment, temporary illness or special circumstance which may affect their performance (or others' performance) in the test should apply for reasonable test adjustments. Circumstances may be physical (e.g. hearing, visual, motor skills); psychiatric (e.g. anxiety); medical (e.g. diabetes); or a learning disability (e.g. dyslexia).

Examples of reasonable adjustments include extra time, rest breaks and/or permission to take in food.

ACER is committed to equity of access for all candidates and strives to ensure that candidates with disabilities are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged in relation to other candidates who sit for STAT. Careful consideration is given to all requests and all reasonable efforts will be made to provide appropriate test conditions for approved candidates.

There is no possibility of special consideration being given to test results. In no circumstances will scores be adjusted to account for any perceived disadvantage. ACER does not offer spelling waivers for candidates with dyslexia when granting reasonable test adjustments. The markers concentrate on the content and level of thought demonstrated by the writing, rather than on spelling.

 

To apply for reasonable test adjustments with ACER:

1. Complete your STAT test booking with ACER first.
2. Obtain a professional evaluation of your condition (no more than one year old for a medical condition). The documentation from your health practitioner must give a clear diagnosis and information on your condition, indicate the impact of your disability in test settings and include a statement as to what accommodations your health practitioner feels are appropriate for you in test settings. All supporting documentation must be typed on the medical practitioner’s official letterhead and include the date and title, name, registration number, contact details, and signature of the health practitioner.
   For a learning disability (such as dyslexia) you must provide an Educational Psychologist's report (no more than 5 years old. For older reports, please also provide a letter from your GP stating that the report is still an accurate assessment of your current condition).
   While some conditions/disorders such as some Mental Health Conditions and Neurodevelopmental disorders can be life-long, currency requirements must be met as functional limitation of these disorders may vary depending on various factors such as the candidate’s age and environmental demands.
3. Any documentation should include recommended reasonable adjustments.
4. Log in to your ACER user account and use the purple ‘Manage test booking’ button.
5. Use the blue ‘Apply’ button under ‘Reasonable Test Adjustments’. Complete the required information then use the purple ‘Submit Application’ button.

The STAT Office will email you regarding your application status and what you need to do next.

Please submit your application as soon as possible. Applications for reasonable test adjustments cannot be accepted after close of test bookings.