Who they are for
Access arrangements are for candidates who would otherwise be at a disadvantage: for example because of dyslexia or another specific learning difficulty, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a vision or hearing impairment, a physical condition, or a medical condition that needs managing during the test. If you have adjustments for school exams, you are likely to have grounds to apply.
The versions of the test
The questions are the same in every version. What changes is the time on each subtest, and whether you may take rest breaks that stop the clock. The instruction screens are the same length in all of them.
| Version | What it gives | Verbal | Decision | Quantitative | Situational | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCATANZ | Standard timing | 22:00 | 37:00 | 26:00 | 26:00 | 117 min 30 s |
| UCATANZ SA | Standard timing, plus rest breaks that pause the clock | 22:00 | 37:00 | 26:00 | 26:00 | Up to 137 min 30 s |
| UCATANZ SEN10 | Ten extra minutes for every hour | 25:40 | 43:10 | 30:20 | 30:20 | 136 min |
| UCATANZ SEN10SA | Ten extra minutes for every hour, plus rest breaks | 25:40 | 43:10 | 30:20 | 30:20 | Up to 159 min |
| UCATANZ SEN | 25% extra time | 27:30 | 46:15 | 32:30 | 32:30 | 145 min 15 s |
| UCATANZ SENSA | 25% extra time, plus rest breaks | 27:30 | 46:15 | 32:30 | 32:30 | Up to 170 min 15 s |
Subtest times are shown as minutes and seconds.
Other adjustments
Extra time and rest breaks are not the only adjustments. Other needs, such as keeping medication or medical equipment with you in the test room, are requested through the same application and considered on the evidence you provide.
How to apply
- Create your account on the official site first.
- Complete the access arrangements application and attach your supporting documents, such as a report from a specialist or a letter from your school about adjustments you already receive.
- Wait for the outcome before you book. It usually takes about five business days.
- Book your test. Extended sessions are longer, so there are fewer of them: book early.
Apply early
Applications open in February and close in mid May, at the same time as bookings. If your evidence needs a new report from a specialist, start in the summer holidays. See the dates.
Practising with extra time
Practise at the timing you will sit. A pace learned on the standard clock does not transfer neatly to a longer one, and the reverse is worse. PrepForDoc mocks have a 25% extra time setting, which matches the UCATANZ SEN version, with the same timed instruction screens.
Official sources
Dates, fees and entry rules change every year. Always confirm them on the official page before you act on them.