Guidance

Facilities

As we want to maximise every student’s chances of study success, we ensure that every student has access to inclusive facilities. In addition, students with specific needs may be granted Special Status, which entitles them to additional support to compensate for their situation.

 

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Inclusive facilities for all students

👉 Educational facilities

  • access to digital files of course materials
  • Access to the course materials at the start of the class, unless there are pedagogical reasons not to do so (for part of the material)
  • clear information about assignments and assessment in one place or always in the same place in Toledo
  • Recordings of online classes or a valid alternative
  • Permission to use your laptop, specialized software, or assistive devices. Your lecturer may make exceptions to this if it is not practically feasible or safe. 

👉 Examination facilities

  • one-third extra time for all assessment activities in the form of a test or exam listed in the ECTS course descriptions, at any time during the academic year, unless a different duration is specified in the ECTS course description
  • having assessment questions read aloud
  • additional preparation time for oral exams. This does not apply to practical exams without preparation time. Discuss the practical arrangements with your lecturer in advance.
  • written exam questions during oral exams
  • the option to use earplugs or noise-canceling headphones. Only Odisee headphones may be used. You can borrow them from Stuvo.
  • language use will only be taken into account in the evaluation if correct language use (including correct spelling) is specified in the ECTS sheet for the course
  • Permission to use a translation dictionary during an exam, unless otherwise specified in the ECTS course description
  • use of a simple pocket calculator for basic calculations (unless this is a learning outcome of the course)
  • permission to eat and drink a small amount during the exam (e.g., glucose tablets, a small dry snack)

Facilities Based on a Special Status

If the educational and examination facilities listed above are not sufficient to compensate for any difficulties you may face, you should apply for Special Status before the start of the academic year. 

More information about the various Special Statuses