Steven
Spielberg
Film director · Has spoken about his dyslexia diagnosis.
IMAGINE← IELTS PreparationDifferent minds.
IELTS & DYSLEXIA
Different minds.
Different approaches.
The same ambition.
IELTS preparation that recognises how you learn, builds on your strengths and helps you approach the exam with confidence.
Individual teaching. Flexible strategies. Your goals at the centre.
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE POSSIBILITY
What if thinking differently
was never the problem?
Some remarkable creators and innovators have spoken openly about living with dyslexia. Their stories aren't a promise that every dyslexic person is a genius. They're a reminder that a reading difficulty doesn't define someone's ideas, intelligence or future.
Steven
Richard
Branson
Entrepreneur · Has discussed learning differently at school.
RETHINKJamie
Oliver
Chef and campaigner · Has described his experience of dyslexia.
CREATEPortraits: Steven Spielberg — Raph_PH, CC BY 4.0 · Richard Branson — Chatham House, CC BY 2.0 · Jamie Oliver — see Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Photographs cropped and overlaid for presentation. Individuals shown do not endorse C2 English School.
Different minds
don't need smaller dreams.
Dyslexia can affect reading and spelling, but it does not determine intelligence. Every learner has their own strengths, challenges and ambitions.
Understand dyslexia · British Dyslexia Association ↗And when the goal is IELTS, understanding the support available is a powerful place to start.
OFFICIAL IELTS ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
The exam is demanding.
Fair access matters.
Here is something worth knowing before you book: IELTS offers access arrangements for candidates with specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia. The standard stays the same. The conditions may be adapted to help you demonstrate your English fairly.
What might be available?
Individual needs · Test-centre approvalMore time to read and respond
Additional time for Reading or Writing, and modified Listening recordings with extra pauses, may be approved.
Materials that are easier to access
Enlarged print papers and permission to use familiar transparent coloured overlays are among the options.
Different ways to work
Supervised breaks, approved computer use for writing, or support with answer sheets may be possible. Spellcheck and grammar tools are not permitted.
Time to plan the arrangements
Contact your chosen test centre at least six weeks in advance. Supporting documentation is usually needed, and arrangements are not automatic.
GOOD TO KNOW
IELTS applies the same marking standards to every candidate. C2 can help you understand the guidance and prepare, but only the test provider can approve access arrangements.
Our teaching tools support learning during preparation. In the official IELTS test, only arrangements approved by the test provider are permitted. C2 does not diagnose dyslexia or guarantee an IELTS band.
THE C2 APPROACH · PERSONALISED IELTS PREPARATION
Real teachers. Intelligent tools.
A different way to prepare.
Personal teaching comes first.
Technology makes it stronger.
Technology makes it stronger.
Your IELTS preparation is guided by a real C2 teacher through individual lessons, personal feedback and a plan built around your needs. Interactive tools help you practise between lessons, with support you can adjust.
You're learning with a teacher, not signing up to a self-study platform.
01 / THE HUMAN CONNECTION
REAL TEACHERS · ONE-TO-ONE LESSONS · PERSONAL FEEDBACKSomeone who knows
Someone who knows
how you learn.
Talk things through. Ask questions. Receive feedback from a teacher who understands your goals.
02 / THE LEARNING TOOLS
A SHORT READING EXAMPLE
Successful learning does not always feel easy. Sometimes, taking time to find evidence helps an idea become clearer.
LEARN · Key phrases are highlighted to help you focus.
Try the modes above. This illustrates adjustable support; it is not the full application.
INTERACTIVE PRACTICE · ADAPTABLE SUPPORT · LEARNING CONTINUITYMore guidance when needed.
More guidance when needed.
Less when you're ready.
Adjust reading settings, explore paraphrases and practise finding evidence between lessons.
Four stages of your learning journey
A structured approach. Adapted to you.
- 01
Connect
A real teacher. A real understanding of you.We explore your English level, IELTS goals, learning preferences and previous experiences together.
HUMAN EXPERTISE - 02
Develop
Individual lessons, supported by interactive practice.Build language and exam strategies with your teacher. Reinforce them through purposeful practice.
HUMAN + TECHNOLOGY - 03
Adapt
The right support for the task and the day.Use adaptable scaffolding: guidance can be increased or reduced as your needs change.
ADAPTABLE SUPPORT - 04
Perform
Practise for the exam you'll actually take.Apply strategies under realistic conditions, including approved access arrangements where relevant.
TEACHER-GUIDED READINESS
The destination is IELTS.
The journey is yours.
Real teachers, adaptable learning tools and a preparation journey built around you.
Let's plan your IELTS preparation →05 / BETWEEN YOUR LESSONS
Your lesson ends.
Your learning doesn't.
Real teachers guide your individual IELTS preparation. Between lessons, C2 IELTS Focus keeps you practising with interactive tools, adaptable scaffolding and evidence-based reading tasks.
C2 IELTS FOCUS · READING STUDIO DEMO
READING PASSAGE 1 · EVIDENCE LAB
Why desirable difficulties can improve learning
When learning feels effortless, people often assume that it is working well. Yet research into memory suggests that some forms of difficulty can strengthen learning, provided the challenge is manageable.
One example is retrieval practice. Attempting to recall information without looking is harder than rereading, but it can make memories more durable.
The principle has limits. Difficulty is not automatically beneficial: a task that overwhelms a learner can consume attention without producing useful learning.
Real teachers. Meaningful practice. Progress between lessons.Discover IELTS Focus →
Interactive preview · The full application is a private beta for authorised C2 accounts. Not an official IELTS test.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Tell us what you need.
We'll plan from there.
Every IELTS journey is different. Tell us about your target band, your learning experience and what you'd like help with.
We'll arrange a conversation to understand your needs and explore how individual preparation with C2 could work for you.
Let's talk about your IELTS goals ← Back to IELTS PreparationA real conversation. No automated course recommendation.