Cambridge English Skills Test: Access Arrangements

• Braille question booklets and text booklets in contracted or uncontracted versions for blind candidates.
• Enlarged question booklets and text booklets for visually impaired candidates.
• Version of the Cambridge English Skills Test with audio file for blind or visually impaired candidates or candidates requiring this version.
• A lip-reading version of the Listening test for hearing-impaired candidates.

Offline Access Arrangement versions can only be administered in centre and are not available for candidates taking the test remotely. 

To make a request please submit the Access Arrangements application form below.

If the candidate's requirement means the test must be taken offline (paper-based), then please submit the form at least three weeks before the date you are planning to run the test.

For offline (paper-based) versions, we will provide you with a link to a secure online folder where the documents/audio files needed will be available to download or print off for use on the test day. All printed documents must be securely stored before the test.  

Paper versions will usually only be sent by post in cases where this is necessary, such as Braille versions.

For offline paper-based versions of the speaking test, please note that the Speaking Interlocutor is managed by the centre. Further instructions can be found in the Interlocutor's Booklet. This booklet will be provided with the materials for the test.

The candidate will sit the test offline (paper-based). 

Candidate responses should be digitally uploaded to a secure Kiteworks folder which is set up by Cambridge. The process for uploading the results to Metrica varies for each skill, and you will be advised of the process in the email confirmation. The following is an overview of the materials that need to be uploaded following the test:

• Listening – Scan and upload the teleform answer sheets.
• Reading - Scan and upload the teleform answer sheets.
• Speaking – Upload the recording of the candidate's responses to the speaking test.
• Writing – Scan and upload the question booklet or separate sheets with the candidate's written responses.  Once uploaded and confirmed as received by Cambridge you must destroy any printed documents provided for taking the test. Copies must not be kept once the test date has passed.