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Alternate Format Requests

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Grade 3 provincial assessments and Grade 10 provincial examinations:

  • The standard alternate formats are enlarged-print, Braille, and black-and-white.
  • Alternate formats must be requested through TIENET.
  • The TIENET Request for Alternate Formats (NSA and NSE) document must be finalized by the date below for all students requiring one of these formats as a documented adaptation.
    • December 19 for first semester examinations
    • April 1 grade 3 assessments and second semester examinations
  • The Request for Alternate Formats (NSA and NSE) – User Guide can be found at:  ednet.ns.ca/inschool/.
  • PowerSchool roles that have TIENET access to create/finalize this form are Resource Teachers, Resource Teachers with Guidance Component, and School Administrators.

Grade 6 and 8 provincial assessments:

  • Formats that are available with a documented adaptation include enlarged print and Braille.
  • Paper-based alternate formats should only be ordered if a student’s documented adaptation cannot be met digitally.
  • To request, email plans@novascotia.ca with the following information:
    • Student name and ID:
    • School:
    • Region:
    • Format needed:
    • Your contact information (phone and email):
  • You may be contacted for clarification.
  • Do not request alternate formats through TIENET for Grade 6 or 8 provincial assessments.

Please refer to the NSA Handbook or NSE Information Guide for more information about alternate formats and other adaptations.

 If a different alternate format is required, contact your Regional Assessment Coordinator or the Student Assessment Division.