By when should I apply for academic accommodations/concessions (Grades 4 to 9)?

It is important that your accommodation/concession is approved before it can be used during a formal assessment. Please refer to the below deadlines for applications for the 2024 academic year (the average processing time is between 6 to 8 weeks):

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• How do I apply for academic accommodations or concessions in Grade 10 to 12?

  An assessment accommodation or concession is a change made to an assessment or assessment venue/regulations for learners with learning barriers or disabilities to ensure that these do not unfairly affect a learner’s academic performance. Applying for ...

• Who can apply for academic accommodations/concessions?

  All applications for accommodations should be submitted by the parent/legal guardian. Barriers to learning can be described as significant disabilities that compromise a learner’s performance in the classroom. As such, assessment accommodations and ...

• Which accommodations/concessions can I apply for?

  There are many different types of academic accommodations/concessions available, including: Additional time Computer use (the learner uses a computer to present his/her answers in typed form) Computer use: voice-to-text Enlarged print Exemption from ...

• Which documents are needed to apply for academic accommodations/concessions?

  There is a long list of required documents that must accompany the application form, generally including medical reports, a report from an educational psychologist, writing samples, school reports, educator comments, and the proof of payment for the ...