Medical Documentation

• A clear statement of diagnosis of a Physical or Learning Disability

The diagnosis must be done by qualified professionals registered with the relevant professional bodies, for example, the Singapore Register of Psychologists, Allied Health Professions Council, Singapore Medical Council etc.

• Initial diagnostic reports identifying any learning or health needs

• A current profile of need(s)* (within 3 years of the examination year, i.e., if examination year is 2026, then the profile of need(s) should be dated 2023 or later) is required only for the following AA:

1. Question Papers (QP) in Enlarged Print on A3 Paper / 2 sets of QP in Enlarged Print on A3 Paper / Modified QP

2. Exemption from Oral/Listening Comprehension/Science Practical/Written examinations

3. Use of Reader or Reader Pen

4. Use of a Scribe

5. Use of Practical Assistant (applicable to GCE-Level only)

6. Use of Word Processor

7. Extra time exceeding the standard quantum

*A current profile of need(s) must include:

a.         Formal standardised assessments, where appropriate, and/or observations of the candidate by a relevant professional.

b.        The candidate’s functional limitations in the examination setting should be described.

c.         The rationale for the specific AA requests being made for the candidate, in relation to the functional limitations, should be provided.

d.        For candidates who have been receiving recent ongoing therapy (within the previous three years prior to the year of the examination) by a relevant professional, periodic therapy updates or evaluation reports may serve as a current profile of needs.

Educational Inputs

For school candidates:

The School Observation Report is intended for school personnel to provide educational input. The report must provide educational observations including:

• Specific challenges faced by the candidate during school assessments under standard conditions

• Details and effectiveness of any AA previously provided during school assessments

• Additional relevant observations that demonstrate why the candidate may have difficulties taking national examinations under standard conditions

For private candidates:

The Individual Report is intended to collate educational input. The report must provide educational observations including:

• Specific challenges faced by the candidate in learning and examination settings (e.g. in private schools, tuition centres, private tuition, home-school)

• Details and effectiveness of any AA previously provided

• Additional relevant observations that demonstrate why the candidate may have difficulties taking national examinations under standard conditions

• For candidates who are not enrolled in any educational institution or receiving tuition and are preparing for the examination independently, they may complete this form on their own.

Important Note:

The School Observation Report / Individual Report should not:

a.           Cite nor reference the contents of any accompanying medical or professional reports / memos / letters; or

b.           Duplicate information from accompanying medical or professional reports / memos / letters.