Access arrangements

Access arrangements are pre-exam arrangements that allow candidates to access the assessment and remove unnecessary barriers, without changing the demands of the assessment.

Within access arrangements there are two groups, each with their own application form and set of deadlines:

Group 1 – access arrangements (you must tell us if you plan to use these)
Group 2 – modified question papers (you must apply for these)

Read the access arrangements section of the Cambridge Handbook so you understand each type of access arrangement and how to apply. If you are a Cambridge Associate, read our guidance on submitting evidence of a candidate’s need for access arrangements (PDF, 323KB).

Access arrangement	Forms	May test series (Checkpoint) and June series deadline for application	October test series (Checkpoint) and November series deadline for application
Group 1: Access arrangements	Preparation - (PDF, 1MB) Form 1 or Apply for Access Arrangements	21 February	21 July for new entries 10 September for retake entries
Group 2: Modified papers	Preparation - (PDF, 1MB) Form 3	21 January	1 July

Modified past papers

We offer a range of modified question papers for our exams. See section 1.3 of the Cambridge Handbook for the types of modified paper available (other modifications that are not listed may be available and you should contact us if you have questions about this).

Below are modified copies of past question papers that you can download and use for mock exams in your centre. You may also wish to use these to help establish and/or support a candidates’ normal way of working.

We may have other types of past modified paper available from previous exam series. If the modified past paper you need is not listed below, contact us to see if we can help.

Cambridge Early Years

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Lower Secondary

Cambridge Upper Secondary

Cambridge Advanced

Other

Cambridge Exams Officers' Guide