Norwegian test sign language
Ask for adaptations
The test can be adapted in various ways.
At the test centre, you can adjust the sound level of the headphones and the size of the text on your computer screen. You do not need to apply for these accommodations.
You should do the sample tasks before the test, to find out what works best for you. You find the examples on the page Practice for the test.
Accommodations for special needs
If you believe that you have the right to special adaptation, you should apply for this at your test centre.
There are many reasons why candidates are entitled to special adaptations, such asreduced vision, dyslexia and many others.
Contact your test centre if you want to know more about special accommodations.
Examples of adaptations can be:
- Accommodations for visually impaired candidates
- Taking the test on paper (not on a computer)
- Using digital tools (on the written test and the reading test)
- Taking the test alone in a separate room
- Extra time
- Taking the test of communication of Norwegian sign language without a co-candidate
When applying for adaptation at the test centre, attach a letter from a doctor, psychologist, the Educational and Psychological Counselling Service or a speech therapist, documenting why you need adaptations.
Contact your test centre as soon as possible, but no later than three days after registering for the test.
Digital tools
If you have documentation proving that you have dyslexia, you can apply to use digital tools on the reading test and the writing test.
You will then be allowed to use some of the functions of a digital tool such as Lingdys or Intowords/CD-ord.
On the writing test you can use a screen reader, word prediction (suggests words you have started typing) and spell check / writing support. You cannot use a dictionary or predictive text (suggest next word or phrase).
On the reading test you can use a screen reader (either by highlighting the text or by taking a screen shot of the text). Highlighted text will be read out, so you can hear it as you read. You cannot use a dictionary.
A screen reader will only be helpful for hearing candidates. The other functions of a digital tool will be supportive for others. You send your application for digital tools to the test centre.
Learn how to use the digital tools before you take the test
Intowords/CD-ord and Lingdys are reading and writing-support programs developed for people with specific language difficulties/ dyslexia.
To profit from using a digital tool on the test, you need to know how it works. That is why it is so important to learn how to use the specific tool you are going to use well in advance of taking the test.
You can try out the digital tools using the writing and reading sample tasks. You find the examples on the page “Practice for the test” .
You can ask your test centre if they have a digital tool you can use. You should not use a reading or writing tool on the test If you do not know how to use it.
Financial support for digital tools
You can apply for financial support for Lingdys/Tekstpilot and Intowords/CD-ord through NAV. Ask your test centre to help you apply.
To be granted support you need to:
- be in education/training,
- have documentation from a professional that you have specific language difficulties/dyslexia).