Please note: The following applies to any written timetabled examinations or controlled/practical assessments:
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How to make a request
Requests for modified papers for the following qualifications should be made on Access Arrangements Online (AAO):
- UK GCSE
- AS/A Level
- BTEC Nationals
- BTEC Firsts
- BTEC Technicals
- BTEC Tech Awards (2017)
- BTEC Tech Awards (2022)
- T Levels
Modified paper requests for the qualifications below should be made on Pearson Access Arrangements Online (PAAO):
- International GCSE
- International A Level (IAL)
- Edexcel Award (EAW)
- Mathematics in Context (Level 3 Core Maths)
- iPrimary and Lower iSecondary
Please see Access Arrangements: Making Applications for additional information on using AAO and PAAO.
For more information on available modifications, support with ordering modified papers, use of coloured paper, troubleshooting and general information, please refer to our Modified Papers FAQs.
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International Centres
If you are an International centre, please make all modified paper applications via PAAO. Please see PAAO: Pearson Access Arrangements - Creating an Application and PAAO: Pearson Access Arrangements - Finding an Application / Viewing Outcomes for detailed guidance.
For more information and video guides on PAAO, please see our support page here.
For further information on modified formats, please see our support page here.
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Functional Skill Applications
To order a modified Functional Skills paper you need to email additional_requirements@pearson.com.
We require the following information:
Centre Number
Candidate Registration Number
Candidate Name
Subject
Level
Date of Exam
Modification
Depending on the modification needed we require a minimum of 4-8 weeks’ notice for Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills and for all Entry Level Functional Skills we require 8-10 weeks’ notice. The exam must be booked before you place your order with us.
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Coloured paper
Requests for PDF copies of Standard A4 Papers for printing on coloured paper or enlarging onto A3 can be accessed in the following ways:
- Secure Download Service (SDS)
If you have sufficient access, you can self-serve 60 minutes prior to the exam start time for exam papers. This is for General Qualifications only and is accessed via Edexcel Online. - BTEC Assessment download page
If you have sufficient access, you can self-serve 60 minutes prior to the exam start time for exam papers. This is for BTEC papers only. Please see the BTEC assessment website page. - Secure File Transfer (SFT)
You will need to request these through customer services in advance. Please create a new case, and a Customer Services Specialist will arrange for our Modified Formats team to send you a copy of the exam paper electronically.
These will be sent to you approximately 60 minutes prior to the exam start time. You will receive a notification through your email once the electronic copy is available in your SFT account. This will enable you to print the exam on the specific-coloured paper you require.
Please include the following details in your case:
- Exam date
- Morning or afternoon?
- Entry/unit code
- Candidate number and name
Please note: Interactive PDFs should only be ordered for use with read-and-write software and should not be ordered to be printed on coloured paper.
GCSE History papers can be found under the new code 1HI0.
The Modified Formats Team are unable to supply PDF copies of Standard Papers.
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Please see below the different types of Access Arrangements and whether they need to be applied for.
