How can I apply for Personalised Assessment Arrangements (PAA)
To apply for Personalised Assessment Arrangements (PAA):
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Submit an application, by logging into Student Records
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Once logged in, navigate to the heading 'PAA' from the homepage
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Select the option 'Apply for or Review Personalised Assessment Arrangements (PAA)’
Important to know: Our article What arrangements are generally made for students with Personalised Assessment Arrangements (PAA)? includes examples of arrangements that are made for PAA.
What evidence do I need to provide when applying for PAA?
If you have a medical condition
The letter must include a diagnosis and the length of which you have been afflicted by your medical condition. This is for us to ascertain whether your medical condition is of a permanent or temporary nature.
Important to know:
- If possible, we may ask your GP to detail how the medical condition would affect your performance in a written assessment. You may show a copy of this medical certificate to your GP as a reference.
- Please be aware that if you are a patient at King's Medical Centre, you are still required to submit a medical certificate.
You'll need to provide a full assessment report that has been written in accordance with the SpLD working group DfES Guidelines for Assessment in Higher Education.
Can I use a Joint Council for Qualification (JCQ) short report from my school as evidence?
School recommendations are not usually accepted for PAA, and might not be accepted as suitable evidence of your entitlement. If your examination deadline is approaching, we advise you to submit your application to the Examinations Team, through Student Records, including any supporting evidence that you have so far. If you are unsure if your supported evidence will be accepted, or if you need any advice on your application, please get in touch with Disability Support.
Important to know: You might be offered interim arrangements until Disability Support can advise you about getting up-to-date evidence.
Should I submit my application for PAA if I don't have the right supporting evidence to apply?
If you are worried about missing the application deadline, we advise that you submit your application with any supporting evidence you have so far.
Important to know: If you are unsure if your evidence will be accepted, contact Disability Support who can review your supporting evidence, and advise you further.
If you are yet to register with Disability Support, please read our articles:
When should I apply for Personalised Assessment Arrangements?
Depending on when you are scheduled to sit an exam during the academic year, there is an application deadline for each examination period at King’s. You must submit your Personal Assessment Arrangement and any supporting evidence before the advertised date for each exam period below.
Period 1: 10 January -14 January 2022
Application deadline: Friday 29 October 2021
Period 2: 3 May – 3 June 2022
Application deadline: Friday 18 February 2022
Period 3: 8 August – 19 August 2022
Application deadline: Friday 8 July 2022
What happens if I miss the deadline to apply for a Personal Assessment Arrangement?
Due to the complex nature of each personal assessment arrangement and the volume of applications we receive, late applications cannot be considered.
Important to know:
- If you submit an application after the deadline, it will be held on file and processed after the current exam period has passed.
I have an exam/assessment deadline held outside the main examination periods
After you've applied for PAA
Our article After you have applied for Personalised Assessment Arrangements has more information on what you can expect once you've submitted an application.