Know what to expect
You should familiarise yourself with LSE's Procedures and Regulations| for exams as they may be different from what you are used to.
Here are some facts about LSE exams:
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disabled or neurodiverse students may be given 25% extra time, depending on your individual circumstances
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You will usually take your exam in a room with about 15 other students
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It is very rare for one student to take an exam in a separate room
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Resits take place in the following academic year
You can contact the Exams Office directly:
examinations@lse.ac.uk 020 7955 7770
Individual exam adjustments
LSE can make individual adjustments in exams. Individual exam adjustments| [video 2:41] are explained in this video. They are intended to ensure that disabled students can reach their full potential under timed assessment conditions. Individual exam adjustments are made by a dedicated team in the Exams Office and are based on your ISSA.
Examples of individual exam adjustments and accommodations
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extra time (25% for disabled or neurodiverse students)
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an examination paper in an alternative format
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use of specialist equipment (eg. ergonomic keyboard)
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the use of a computer
How LSE makes exam arrangements
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You need an Individual Student Support Agreement (ISSA)
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This is sent to the Exams Office
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The Exams Office will email you to confirm the arrangements for your individual exam adjustments