Fairness & Accessibility

Fair assessment for every candidate

Every candidate takes the same timed test under the same rules, with accommodations where they are needed. What we do to keep it fair is set out below; what we have not measured is stated too.

WCAG 2.2 AA — partially conformant

Items reviewed by practising editors

Same test, same rules, for every candidate

Our fairness framework

Six core principles ensure every candidate receives equal opportunity to demonstrate their editorial expertise, regardless of background or accessibility needs.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA and the site is partially conformant — screen reader compatibility, full keyboard navigation and adjustable font sizing are in place, and our accessibility statement lists the areas that fall short, including the track-changes editor and PDF reports. Reasonable adjustments, including extended time and plain-text result summaries, are available on request.

Time Accommodations

Extended time multipliers (1.5× or 2×) are available for candidates who need them. Accommodations are configured per-invitation without affecting scoring methodology or benchmark comparisons.

Item Review

Test items are written and reviewed by practising editorial professionals for clarity and for language that does not turn on cultural background or native-speaker status. We have not commissioned an independent bias audit; our position is on the <a href="/bias-audit" class="underline">bias-audit page</a>.

Transparent Process

Candidates know exactly what to expect: test duration, format, subject areas, and question types are clearly communicated before starting. No hidden elements or surprise format changes during assessment.

Language Clarity

Questions use clear, standard English (British or American as specified). Content focuses on editorial skill, not on cultural or regional knowledge.

Privacy Protection

Candidate data goes to the organization that invited the candidate and to the service providers named on our sub-processor page, and to nobody else. No demographic data is collected. Results remain confidential between candidates and their inviting organizations.

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