What is O Level?

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568 Replies to “What is O Level?”

Mthulisi on September 24, 2017 at 9:30 pm said:

By want to ask where can I get a college that offers o level syllabus in Jo’burg I want to write maths next year june

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- IGCSE Team on October 22, 2017 at 9:56 pm said:
  
  Hi Mthulisi,
  
  We’re not sure if any colleges offer O Level. But you can consider registering through your local British Council or find a school from the list of registered Cambridge School here: https://cie.org.uk/i-want-to/find-a-cambridge-school/.
  
  Please note that before you register for any examinations, do check with your local British Council or the Cambridge School that suits you on the subject availability in your area.
  
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- Irin on August 1, 2018 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  I already sat for olevel for 3 subjects in may/june 2018..and I have more 3 left…but I have completed syllabus of only 2 subjects…so can I sit for this oct/nov 2018 for the two subjects and then sit for my AS and that one olevel subject?……please reply fast….
  Irin
  
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  - IGCSE Team on August 1, 2018 at 6:15 pm said:
    
    Hi Irin,
    
    Not all subjects can be taken together with AS/A level subjects. Kindly download the syllabus (https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-international-as-a-level-syllabuses/) and check if you can take the O-level subject together with AS/A Level subjects.
    
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Chan Guan Kien on September 24, 2017 at 6:21 pm said:

Hello,
I am a working adult and would like to study for O’Level. Can you guide me to the right direction ?

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- IGCSE Team on September 24, 2017 at 9:28 pm said:
  
  Hello Chan,
  If your plan is flexible, we would suggest you to take IGCSE instead of O Level. If your future work requires international environment, we feel IGCSE would be better for you. O Level is good as well, just the syllabus is more localised.
  
  Below are IGCSE and O Level syllabi. You can download them and make comparison:
  IGCSE syllabus: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-subjects-syllabuses/
  O Level syllabus: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-o-level-subjects-syllabuses/
  
  Here are the steps as your guidance:
  1. First, decide what you want to study at tertiary level. Then check on the university entry requirements (the required subjects) for your field of study.
  2. Once you have found out what are the required subjects for your field of study, head over to your local British Council and find out what are the available subjects in your area.
  3. You may also find out all the exam registration dates, exam fees etc. at British Council.
  4. Lastly, you can consider to enrol into our online courses as your exam preparation. Check them out here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-revision-courses/
  
  We hope these help. Please feel free to write to us if you need any further assistance.
  
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  - Rohan on November 2, 2017 at 11:56 pm said:
    
    Hello… Few questions to ask.. –
    1. What are O-levels ?
    2. What are A-levels
    3. What would you personally suggest me to take after completing my 10th standard (in IGCSE curriculum) ?
    
    Presently, i have 6 subjects:
    English, French, Maths, Science (combined), Environmental Management and ICT (Information, Communication and Technology)
    
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    - IGCSE Team on November 29, 2017 at 4:48 pm said:
      
      Hello Rohan,
      Here are the answers:
      1. Please read above for O Level.
      2. Please read here for A Level: https://www.igcsecentre.com/what-is-cambridge-international-as-a-level/
      3. Usually, most candidates would proceed to A Level or IB or any equivalent qualification. You must decide based on the availability in your local area, and where do you want to further your study later.
      
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Anila Faisal on September 20, 2017 at 3:30 pm said:

Dear Team,

I am a working professional of age 35. I need to sit for my O Levels Pakistan Studies examination (in June 2018) for getting my equivalence. I wanted to know, if there is any age bar to appear for O Level examinations. I have already passed the rest of O & A Level subjects in my earlier years (2000 & 2003 respectively)

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- IGCSE Team on September 24, 2017 at 10:25 pm said:
  
  Hi Anila,
  There is no age limit for sitting O Level exams. As a private candidate, the best place to find out all the details is your local British Council. Just pay a visit to your local British Council and get more information.
  
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Asanka on September 11, 2017 at 1:46 pm said:

Hi, my son started form 3 studies in September 2017 in a School which follows the Cambridge O/L curriculum for May/June exams of a year. Could you please let me know when my Son is due to sit for his OL exam, is it May/June 2019 or May/June 2020 ?. Thank you.

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- IGCSE Team on September 18, 2017 at 9:34 pm said:
  
  Hi Asanka,
  
  You will need to discuss this with his school. The school has their own fixed schedule for exams.
  
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chew on September 7, 2017 at 10:58 pm said:

hi, my son now in year 9, he was not sure what subject to choose. he seen interest in business n economic.. now he was thinking either choose PE or geographic . my advise to him is drop the pe n choose geographic . the reason was geographic more related to business study in future. Am i right? pls advise. thanks

regards
chew

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- IGCSE Team on September 13, 2017 at 9:37 pm said:
  
  Hi Chew,
  
  Business can be rather broad as it can be useful in almost all industry. So, it really depends on what your son plans to major in his university degree.
  
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