Studying with a disability

KdG guarantees personalised support where necessary. Students with special needs can apply for certain individual measures, which are set down in an 'Individual Learning Certificate' (ILC). This is a certificate between you (the student) and the university college, containing specified accommodations in the areas of education and examinations.

This will enable you to overcome specific difficulties and hence increase your chances of success. The knowledge and skills to be acquired remain unchanged: with or without an ILC, the qualifications obtained have the same value.

Which measures?

You are entitled to individual measures such as extra exam time, taking your exams in a quiet classroom. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval:

  • Substantiated report for admission for support from a support network
  • Certificate from a (treating) (child and youth) psychiatrist, neurologist or psychologist
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with AD(H)D

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be Specify your degree programme in the email.

Which measures?

We will check which customised support is necessary for you: individual counseling by a support coach, extra time to take an exam, the use of a FM-device, a writing interpreter etc. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval:

  • Proof of registration with the Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities (Vlaams Agentschap voor Personen met een Handicap) or a certificate from a similar authority or support network from your country of origin. 
  • Substantiated report for admission for support from a support network
  • Affirmation of disability from the Directorate General for Persons with Disabilities (Directie-generaal voor Personen met een Handicap). Depending on your age, this relates to certification of increased child allowance or a certificate for income support or integration allowance
  • Certificate from a (treating) (child and youth) psychiatrist, neurologist or psychologist
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with autism spectrum disorder

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email.

Which measures?

We will check which customised support is necessary for you: being absent in classes or during exams, extra time to take an exam, taking your exams at home. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval :

  • Proof of registration with the Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities (Vlaams Agentschap voor Personen met een Handicap) or a certificate from a similar authority or support network from your country of origin. 
  • Affirmation of disability from the Directorate General for Persons with Disabilities (Directie-generaal voor Personen met een Handicap). Depending on your age, this relates to certification of increased child allowance or a certificate for income support or integration allowance.
  • Certificate from (treating) doctor, translated in English or Dutch.
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with a chronic disease

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email. 

Which measures?

We will check which customised support is necessary for you: individual counseling by a support coach, extra time to take an exam, etc. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval:

  • Substantiated report for admission for support from a support network
  • Certificate from a (treating) (child and youth) psychiatrist, neurologist or multidisciplinary team (e.g. COS)
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with a developmental coordination disorder

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email.

Which measures?

We will check which customised support is necessary for you: individual counseling by a support coach, extra time to take an exam, etc. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval:

  • Substantiated report for admission for support from a support network
  • Certificate from (treating) doctor
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with developmental dysphasia

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email.

Which measures?

We will check which customised support is necessary for you: individual counseling by a support coach, extra time to take an exam, etc. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval:

  • Substantiated report for admission for support from a support network
  • Certificate from (treating) doctor
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with developmental stuttering

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email.

Which measures?

We will check which customised support is necessary for you: extra time to take an exam, usage of Sprint Plus reading software, digital textbooks etc. The measures are set down in an Individual Learning Certificate.

How can you apply for an Individual Learning Certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then Individual Learning Certificate. Fill in your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval:

  • Substantiated report for admission for support from a support network
  • Certificate from a speech therapist, social educational care worker, psychologist or a neurolinguist (preferably working within a multidisciplinary team)
  • Certificate issued by the Centre for Student Counselling (Centrum voor leerlingenbegeleiding, CLB) or a certificate from a similar authority from your country of origin. 

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be Specify your degree programme in the email. 

Which measures?

We will check which customised support is necessary for you: individual counseling by a support coach, extra time to take an exam, the use of a FM-device, a writing interpreter etc. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be  and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval:

  • Proof of registration with the Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities (Vlaams Agentschap voor Personen met een Handicap) or a certificate from a similar authority or support network from your country of origin.
  • Substantiated report for admission for support from a support network from your country of origin
  • Affirmation of disability from the Directorate General for Persons with Disabilities (Directie-generaal voor Personen met een Handicap). Depending on your age, this relates to certification of increased child allowance or a certificate for income support or integration allowance
  • Certificate from (treating) doctor
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with hearing impairment

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email.

Which measures?

We will check which customised support is necessary for you: individual counseling by a support coach, extra time to take an exam adjusted seat, etc. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

  • Proof of registration with the Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities (Vlaams Agentschap voor Personen met een Handicap) or a certificate from a similar authority from your country of origin.
  • Substantiated report for admission for support from a support network.
  • Affirmation of disability from the Directorate General for Persons with Disabilities (Directie-generaal voor Personen met een Handicap). Depending on your age, this relates to certification of increased child allowance or a certificate for income support or integration allowance
  • Certificate from (treating) doctor
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with motor impairment

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email.

Which measures?

We will check which customised support is necessary for you. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives you approval:

  • Certificate from a (treating) (child and youth) psychiatrist or psychologist
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with psychiatric impairment

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to studentcounsellors@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email.

Which measures?

We will check which customised support is necessary for you. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval:

  • Substantiated report for admission for support from a support network
  • Certificate from a (treating) (child and youth) psychiatrist, neurologist
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with a tic disorder.

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email.

Which measures?

We will check which customized support is necessary for you: individual counseling by a support coach, usage of a blackboard camera, etc. The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How can you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval:

  • Proof of registration with the Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities (Vlaams Agentschap voor Personen met een Handicap) or a certificate from a similar authority from your country of origin. 
  • Substantiated report for admission for support from a support network
  • Affirmation of disability from the Directorate General for Persons with Disabilities (Directie-generaal voor Personen met een Handicap). Depending on your age, this relates to certification of increased child allowance or a certificate for income support or integration allowance
  • Certificate from (treating) doctor
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with a visual impairment

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email.

Which measures?

For any disabilities not covered by the above list, we will check which customised support is necessary for you.

The measures are set down in an ‘individual learning certificate.

How can you apply for an individual learning certificate?

Your application comprises the following steps:

  • Go to https://studentfile.kdg.be and register.
  • Click on ‘new application’ and then ‘individual learning certificate’. Fill out your application.
  • Upload your certificates/supporting documents if necessary.
  • Submit your application.
  • You will be assigned a contact person via email.
  • As a student you can follow the status of your application in your digital student file. If your application with individual study and examination arrangements is approved, you will find your individual learning certificate in your digital student file. You will be able to consult this certificate at all times there. Print the certificate to make use of special examination arrangements during the exams.

How do you demonstrate this?

One of the following certificates gives approval:

  • Proof of registration with the Flemish Agency for Persons with Disabilities (Vlaams Agentschap voor Personen met een Handicap) or a certificate from a similar authority from your country of origin. 
  • Affirmation of disability from the Directorate General for Persons with Disabilities (Directie-generaal voor Personen met een Handicap). Depending on your age, this relates to certification of increased child allowance or a certificate for income support or integration allowance
  • Certificate from (treating) doctor
  • Documentation for the attestation of students with disabilities (other)

If you do not have a certificate or you have questions regarding certification, please send an email to supportcoach@kdg.be. Specify your degree programme in the email.