S.L. 327.271 Art. 9Candidates with Special Needs.

(1) Candidates with special needs may be given the option to be exempted from being examined in a particular component of the examination, such as an oral or a practical examination. When candidates accept the option and their work is prorated to compensate for the missing component, their Certificate shall be endorsed as follows:

‘Special arrangements were made to enable the candidate to be assessed in this subject. Details may be obtained from the Executive Director.’

(2) Such certificates shall only be issued as a last resort when ways cannot be found of supporting candidates with special needs to satisfy examination requirements.

(3) Applications requesting special arrangements shall be made on the appropriate form, within the date stipulated by the MATSEC Board, and must be endorsed by the Head of the candidate’s school and supported by appropriate medical or other professional evidence issued within the period/periods specified in the Guidelines to MATSEC Examinations Access Arrangements - 2011 published by the Access - Disability Support Committee and approved by the Senate.