Overseas qualification competency
assessment application

Special Consideration for English Language Requirements

Special Consideration:

If your English language test performance was impacted by a significant event you may be eligible for special consideration of your test scores.

You can apply for special consideration if:

  • Your performance was affected by a significant event on the day of the test (you must provide proof).
    For example: You sat your first test and did not meet the requirements. On your second sitting, your performance was impacted by an unforeseen acute illness on the day of testing. You provide a medical certificate to support this. Your scores meet the minimum below:
    • Three subtests in the required band, and
    • One subtest no more than one band lower

for OET example:

OR IELTS example:

 

The IELTS and OET provide globally recognised evaluation and assessment of an applicants English skills. We strongly recommend that you spend time becoming familiar with the various resources on the IELTS and OET websites. This includes information about each subtest, sample test questions, practice tests, and accommodations for those applicants with unique requirements. 

IELTS

OET