Perhaps this has been in place for a long time and I just never noticed it before - but I'm quite pleased to see that the ICRM provides accommodations for candidates with English as a second language. Their website reads:
If English is not the Candidate’s native language, they are entitled to an additional 20 minutes of test time for each of Parts 1 through 5, and an additional one hour of test time for Part 6. Candidates requiring this additional time should request approval from the Regent, Exam Administration and Grading (examadmin@icrm.org) prior to registering for an exam.
That's good news for ESL students who may have all kinds of RIM experience and knowledge, but are hampered by the fact that the exam is conducted in English. This is especially true of part 6, which is of course the written response. (As a former English teacher, I know well the frustrations of ESL students who knew their material but struggled to get their thoughts onto paper.)
Has any candidate taken advantage of this accommodation? I'd be interested in hearing about your experience. Please comment below or email me at icrmrep@armacalgary.org.
Wayne Hoff, CRM, IGP
ICRM Liaison
ARMA Calgary
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