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Your child knows the answer at home. But in a timed exam hall, the words blur or the clock runs out. Access arrangements (AA) may help.
AA are changes to exam conditions for students with special educational needs. They don’t make the exam easier. They remove barriers so your child’s real ability can show.
The Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) grants AA for the PSLE. Common ones include:
A professional report from a registered psychologist or doctor, confirming a diagnosis such as dyslexia, ADHD or autism. Some arrangements, like a reader or scribe, also need a profile of needs dated within three years of the exam year.
A School Observation Report, written by your child’s school.
Parents don’t apply to SEAB directly — the school submits the application. Speak to your child’s form teacher or the school’s SEN Officer. The PSLE deadline is mid-February of P6, and schools often set earlier internal deadlines. Outcomes usually come out by April.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| P4–P5 | Notice concerns and talk to the teacher |
| By mid-P5 | Book an assessment if there’s no recent report |
| End of P5 | Share the report with the school |
| By mid-Feb of P6 | The school submits to SEAB |
Will it show on the certificate? Some arrangements add a small symbol next to the subject. Your child’s condition is never shown.
Is it unfair to other students? No. Everyone is marked to the same standard. AA simply level the playing field.
Does it carry on to secondary school? A new application is made for each national exam, but you won’t need to resubmit the original diagnostic report for the same condition.
CHEERS psychologists assess dyslexia, ADHD and autism, and write reports that support AA applications. If your child is in P4 or P5, book a consultation or WhatsApp us. Starting early takes the pressure off everyone.
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