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Pearson VUE English as a Second Language (ESL) Request Form & Accommodation Guide

Pearson VUE English as a Second Language (ESL) Request Form & Accommodation Guide

Comprehensive analysis, field-by-field breakdown, submission instructions, and official form attachment for requesting +30 minutes of additional examination time on Microsoft Certification exams.

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1. Executive Summary & Accommodation Scope

AttributeSpecification
Accommodation TypeEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) Time Extension
Additional Time Granted+30 Minutes added directly to active question answering time
DP-600 / DP-700 Adjusted Time130 minutes active exam time (150 minutes total seat appointment time)
Delivery Modes SupportedBoth OnVUE (Online at Home) and In-Person Test Centers
Submission EmailAccommodationsPearsonVUE@pearson.com
Submission Fax610-471-0555
Review / Approval Lead Time3 to 10 business days
Mandatory ConditionMust be approved before scheduling the exam

2. Form Analysis & Field-by-Field Breakdown

The official Pearson VUE ESL Request Form is a single-page document divided into standard candidate identification and accommodation request sections:

+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) REQUEST FORM           Pearson | VUE |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]                                                      |
| Last Name: [Candidate Surname]                                          |
| First Name: [Candidate Given Name]                  M.I.: [Middle Init] |
| Address: [Candidate Street Address]                                     |
| City: [City]                  State: [State/Province]      Zip: [Code]  |
| Daytime Telephone: [+XX XXXXXXXXXX]                                     |
| Email address: [Email tied to Microsoft Certification Profile]          |
| Program / Examination name: [Microsoft / DP-600 or DP-700]               |
| [X] Additional time for English as a second language                    |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Form Fields:

  1. Date: Date of application submission (YYYY-MM-DD).
  2. Last Name / First Name / M.I.: Must match exactly with your government-issued photo ID and your Microsoft Learn Certification profile.
  3. Address / City / State / Zip: Your permanent residential or business address.
  4. Daytime Telephone: International formatted phone number with country code.
  5. Email address: The primary email account associated with your Microsoft Candidate ID (MCID).
  6. Program / Examination name:
    • For DP-700: Microsoft / DP-700: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric
    • For DP-600: Microsoft / DP-600: Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric
  7. Accommodation Checkbox: Check the box for Additional time for English as a second language.

3. Mandatory Supporting Documentation (Verification Letter)

Pearson VUE requires an official letter confirming that English is your second language. The letter must satisfy these criteria:

  1. Printed on Official Letterhead: Must display the company, university, or training institution logo and header.
  2. Authorized Signatory: Signed by an employer, direct manager, HR representative, or academic instructor.
  3. Explicit Language Statement: Must state candidate’s full legal name and confirm English is their second language (e.g., native language is Greek, Spanish, French, etc.).

3.1 Standard Employer / Academic Verification Letter Template

[Company or Institution Letterhead]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]


To: Pearson VUE / Microsoft Accommodations Team
Email: AccommodationsPearsonVUE@pearson.com


Subject: English as a Second Language (ESL) Accommodation Verification for [Candidate Full Legal Name]


This letter serves to verify that [Candidate Full Legal Name] is currently employed as [Job Title] at [Company Name].


We confirm that English is [Candidate First Name]'s second language (native language: [Native Language, e.g. Greek]). As [he/she/they] will be taking the Microsoft Certification examination in English, we respectfully request the standard 30-minute English as a Second Language (ESL) additional examination time accommodation on [his/her/their] behalf.


Candidate Information:
- Full Legal Name: [Candidate Full Legal Name]
- Microsoft Candidate ID (MCID): [Candidate MCID]
- Email Address: [Candidate Email Address]
- Examination: [e.g. Microsoft DP-700: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions using Microsoft Fabric]


Sincerely,


[Signature]
[Signatory Name]
[Signatory Job Title]
[Company / Department Name]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

3.2 Independent / Self-Study & Event Voucher Candidate Route (Precedent + Government ID)

If you are currently studying independently, preparing via Microsoft event vouchers (e.g. Microsoft Data Days, Cloud Skills Challenge), or in career transition without an active employer/academic institution, Pearson VUE Accommodations accepts Self-Attestation backed by Government ID and Prior Pearson VUE Exam Precedent:

Key Supporting Proofs:

  1. Official Certificate of Citizenship (Πιστοποιητικό Ιθαγένειας - gov.gr):
    • Official Hellenic Republic Ministry of Digital Governance digitally signed document.
    • Verifiable online via QR code or docs.gov.gr/validate using document validation code (e.g., 070154945-rCa0W_YTdc1YFaaQSJwJ4w).
    • Confirms Greek nationality, place of birth (Greece), and permanent residence in Greece (non-English speaking country).
  2. Greek Passport / National ID: Primary government photo ID.
  3. Prior Pearson VUE ESL Approvals: Citing previous Pearson VUE Candidate ID(s) and Registration ID(s) where ESL 30-minute extension was already granted (e.g. TOGAF OGEA-103-ESL, AWS SAA-C03).
  4. Microsoft Event / Voucher Statement: Explaining that the exam voucher was awarded via the Microsoft Fabric Community / Microsoft Data Days event, with fixed redemption deadline (August 25, 2026).

Self-Attestation & Precedent Email Template (Urgent Timeline):

To: AccommodationsPearsonVUE@pearson.com
Subject: URGENT: Microsoft Certification ESL Accommodation Request (Voucher Expiration Aug 25) - Panagiotis Koletsos - MCID: MS1101476093


Dear Pearson VUE / Microsoft Accommodations Team,


I am writing to formally request the standard 30-minute English as a Second Language (ESL) additional examination time accommodation for my upcoming Microsoft Certification examination:


- Examination: Microsoft DP-700: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions using Microsoft Fabric
- Candidate Name: Panagiotis Koletsos
- Microsoft Candidate ID (MCID): MS1101476093
- Preferred / Main Email: pcoletsos@gmail.com
- Microsoft Learn Profile Email: takjar@gmail.com
- Historical Pearson VUE Profile Emails: pcoletsos@gmail.com, panagiotis.koletsos@vodafone.com
- Country of Residence: Greece (Native Language: Greek)
- Exam Voucher Expiration / Redemption Deadline: August 25, 2026 (Exam Window: through September 30, 2026)


I was awarded a Microsoft Certification voucher through the official Microsoft Fabric Community / Microsoft Data Days event (Voucher Code: MSF1J0GDE74C).


I am currently between jobs (in career transition) and preparing independently via self-study, and therefore do not have an active employer or academic instructor to provide an employer-letterhead verification.


In lieu of an employer letter, as a native Greek speaker born and permanently residing in Greece (a non-English-speaking country), I am submitting the following official government documentation and Pearson VUE precedent records:


1. Pearson VUE ESL Request Form (completed and signed - attached).
2. Official Hellenic Republic Certificate of Citizenship issued via gov.gr:
   * Document Validation Code: 070154945-rCa0W_YTdc1YFaaQSJwJ4w
   * Online Verification: https://docs.gov.gr/validate
   * Confirms Greek nationality, birth in Greece, and permanent residence in Vrilissia, Athens, Greece.
3. Greek Passport & National ID Card (attached):
   * Greek Passport No: BA2155885 (Valid through 19/05/2034)
   * Greek National ID No: A02171939 (Issuing Authority: Hellenic Police / Vrilissia Department)
4. Official Pearson VUE Precedent Records (under previous profile emails pcoletsos@gmail.com / panagiotis.koletsos@vodafone.com):
   * Exam 1: The Open Group TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Combined Part 1 & 2 (OGEA-103-ESL)
     - Examination Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
     - Pearson VUE Candidate ID: 894178
     - Registration ID: 511322977 | Order Number: 0076-4134-3533
     - Approved Accommodation: Time extension for non-native English speaker living in non-English-speaking country (+30 minutes)
   * Exam 2: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03)
     - Examination Date: Friday, September 1, 2023
     - Approved Accommodation: +30 Minutes ESL / Non-Native English Speaker Time Extension


Because my Microsoft voucher expires on August 25, 2026 and must be redeemed prior to expiration, I kindly request expedited processing to apply the +30 minute ESL accommodation flag to my candidate profile under MCID MS1101476093 (ideally for my primary email pcoletsos@gmail.com, or takjar@gmail.com).


Attachments:
1. 01-pearson-vue-esl-request-form-filled.pdf
2. 02-gov-gr-certificate-of-citizenship-panagiotis-koletsos.pdf
3. 03-greek-passport-panagiotis-koletsos.pdf
4. 04-greek-national-id-panagiotis-koletsos.pdf
5. 05-pearson-vue-togaf-esl-approval-confirmation.pdf


Thank you very much for your prompt assistance.


Sincerely,
Panagiotis Koletsos
Peloponnisou 18, 15235 Vrilissia, Athens, Greece
Phone: +30 6944616623
Email: pcoletsos@gmail.com (or takjar@gmail.com)

4. End-to-End Submission Procedure

sequenceDiagram
    autonumber
    actor Candidate as Candidate (Aliki)
    participant Employer as Employer / Instructor
    participant Pearson as Pearson VUE Accommodations
    participant MSLearn as Microsoft Learn / Pearson Portal


    Candidate->>Employer: Request signed verification letter on letterhead
    Employer-->>Candidate: Delivers signed PDF letter
    Candidate->>Candidate: Fill out Pearson VUE ESL Request Form PDF
    Candidate->>Pearson: Email form + letter to AccommodationsPearsonVUE@pearson.com
    Note over Pearson: Review process (3–10 business days)
    Pearson-->>Candidate: Sends Official Approval Confirmation Email
    Candidate->>MSLearn: Log in and schedule DP-700 / DP-600 exam
    Note over MSLearn: Verify 150-minute appointment (130 min test time)
    Candidate->>MSLearn: Confirm booking (At Home OnVUE or Test Center)
  1. Step 1 — Prepare Artifacts:
    • Download the Pearson VUE ESL Request Form PDF.
    • Fill out all required candidate fields.
    • Obtain the signed employer/instructor verification letter on company letterhead.
  2. Step 2 — Send Submission Email:
    • To: AccommodationsPearsonVUE@pearson.com
    • Subject: Microsoft Certification ESL Accommodation Request - [Your Full Legal Name] - MCID: [Your MCID]
    • Body: Brief cover message referencing attached form and letter.
    • Attachments: Filled ESL Form PDF and signed verification letter PDF.
  3. Step 3 — Await Approval:
    • Processing takes 3 to 10 business days.
    • Do not schedule the exam appointment until you receive the confirmation email.
  4. Step 4 — Book Examination:
    • Schedule via Microsoft Learn.
    • Confirm that the total appointment time indicates 150 minutes (130 min test timer + 20 min introductory/survey time).