Accommodation and concession enquiries
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 ...
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):
Where do I find a reader and/or scribe?
Please send an email to aqc.support@impaq.co.za, including the learner's location and grade, so that we may send you a list of readers/scribes in your province that you may contact for assistance. Alternatively, you can also nominate someone to ...
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 ...
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 ...
When will the reader/scribe training take place?
There will be one training course per month from March until October - please visit the Optimi Plus online store for more information regarding the dates and cost of these sessions and book your spot online!
What are the SACAI regulations for Grade 10 to 12 examination assistants?
Examination assistants: must be a competent adult not suffering from learning barriers themselves, appointed and paid by parents/guardians may not be a teacher, facilitator, or tutor of the learner, nor the head of a tutor centre or independent ...
What does the Impaq reader/scribe training cover?
The availability of trained readers and scribes helps to alleviate the challenges faced by learners with learning, reading or concentration problems and the stress associated with this. Using the services of a qualified reader or scribe can enhance ...
Does Impaq offer reader/scribe training?
Yes! Impaq will be hosting a series of reader and scribe training sessions presented by an educational psychologist. The training programme aims to train educators to fulfil the vital roles of readers and scribes for learners with special learning ...
Does Impaq offer readers and scribes to learners with learning barriers?
Impaq regularly offers training programmes that are aimed at teaching individuals how to fulfil the vital role of a reader and/or scribe for learners with special learning needs during assessment events. If you have any questions in this regard or if ...
My child suffers from dyscalculia. Can he register without Mathematics?
Grades R to 9 learners may not be exempt from a compulsory subject (e.g. Mathematics) and must present the subject. For more guidance and exemption options, you are welcome to contact our academic qualification coordination manager ...
My child comes from abroad and cannot speak Afrikaans. Can I register them with Impaq?
Grade 4 – 9 learners may not be exempt from a compulsory subject (e.g. a First Additional Language). For more guidance and exemption options, you are welcome to contact our academic qualification coordination manager at aqc.support@impaq.co.za. ...
What does 'immigrant status' mean?
Immigrant status applies to : a child or a dependent of a diplomatic representative of a foreign government recognised in South Africa, or a child who first enrolled at and entered a South African school in Grade 7 or a more senior grade, or a child ...
Grade 4 to 9: How do I apply for accommodations and/or exemptions?
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 ...