IMAT 2025: Provisions for Candidates with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

The IMAT 2025 official notice sets out specific measures for candidates with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), in line with Italian regulations and international best practice.

These provisions are designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates while maintaining the integrity of the admission test.

Recognition of SLD

To benefit from the dedicated measures, candidates must provide official certification of their diagnosis. This document must be:

• Issued by the National Health Service or an equivalent specialist structure;
• Dated no more than three years before the test (if obtained during compulsory education);
• Translated into Italian or English if issued abroad, and legally recognised where required.

Extra Time

Candidates with certified SLD are entitled to additional time to complete the IMAT. The extension is typically 30% more than the standard duration of the test, allowing for a more manageable pace without altering the exam content.

Allowed Tools and Adjustments
Where appropriate, candidates may use compensatory tools, such as:

• Simplified reading rulers or coloured overlays;
• A computer with text-to-speech software (if specifically authorised);
• Enlarged text formats.

However, no adjustments are permitted that would alter the structure or content of the test questions. The IMAT remains the same for all candidates in terms of subject matter and difficulty.

How to Request SLD Measures
Requests for special provisions must be submitted when completing the test registration, via the official online portal. The candidate must:

1. Upload the required certification;
2. Specify the requested measures (extra time, tools, etc.);
3. Ensure all documents are submitted within the deadlines indicated in the official notice.

Late requests or incomplete documentation may result in the loss of entitlement to these measures.

Conclusion

These measures are not an advantage but a way of compensating for specific learning needs, ensuring that each candidate can demonstrate their abilities under fair conditions. The IMAT 2025 maintains its same evaluation standards for everyone, while respecting the principles of inclusion and accessibility.

If you’re entitled to extra time or specific tools for the IMAT, your preparation should reflect that.

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