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a little question about the difference within my FCE and CAE with the GCE level. How is it different?
Hello Octroy,
FCE stands for First Certificate in English and CAE stands for Cambridge English: Advanced. The FCE is an upper intermediate level English assessment, while the CAE is an advanced level English assessment. Both exams are English qualifications that proves you can speak and write English to work or study in an English-speaking environment.
On the other hand, GCE A-Level is typically a two-year course. Candidates take A-Level to gain entry at leading universities worldwide. Learners can take almost any combination of 55 subjects to increase breadth in the curriculum and to build further knowledge and understanding. You may read more about A-Level here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/what-is-cambridge-international-as-a-level/
hi,i am javed(30y).i am working at local shop.i want to start my education again.can i sit o level exam again?
Hi Javed,
It is never too late to further one’s studies. You are free to sit your O-level exams again.
Here are some useful resources to help you with your exam preparations:
O Level syllabus: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-o-level-subjects-syllabuses/
O Level past papers: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-o-level-past-exam-papers/
You might also consider enrolling in our A* online revision course. Our courses are suitable for both IGCSE and O Level exams. To know how it works, kindly read this: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-revision-courses/
If you have further questions, please feel free to write to us again.
How long is my o level result valid for
Hi Waqas,
Once the Cambridge O-Level has been awarded it remains valid indefinitely. However, if you are planning to use the O-Level result to apply for university/college, we strongly suggest you to check with the respective university/college on their acceptance in terms of results from separate examination series.
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Can you please explain what credits are and how they might effect me if I take business studies and economics together in o levels? Are credits important or just a precaution? It would be great if you could help.
Thank you
Hi Seran,
For O-level, you will receive a combined certificate for all the subjects you’ve taken. Taking Business Studies and Economics together, would be beneficial if you plan to take a business related course for your further studies.
Hi I want to know if having 2 electives and 4 compulsory subjects is alright. My electives are business and economics. The other four are math, English, world affairs and pakstudies. Does this effect any thing if I want to apply abroad?
Hello Seran,
It all depends on what you want to study later. Each university has their own set of entry requirements. It is best to check with the university directly.
You could search on the university’s website, and find out what are the required subjects for the course you would like to study in the future. In this way, you make precise decision than guessing.
i wanna know how many subjects were required to complete olevel? and which subjects are compulsory?
Hello Raffay,
College/university entry requirements are usually based on required subjects taken, not the amount of subjects taken. It is wise to check with the universities that wish you apply to, and get the confirmation on required subjects in accordance to the course you would like to study in the university.
I have a foreign passport so have dropped Urdu and Islamiat. Besides that I take business, economics and art. And math, English, world affairs and pakstudies as compulsory subjects. I am thinking of dropping art and want to know if it’s okay to have 2 electives and 4 mandatory subjects. I’m in my last year and I’m not interested in art and I don’t have time to pick up another subject. So is having 6 subjects okay? Considering they are 2 electives?
Hello Seran,
It all depends on what you want to study later. Each university has their own set of entry requirements. It is best to check with the university directly.
You could search on the university’s website, and find out what are the required subjects for the course you would like to study in the future. In this way, you make precise decision than guessing.
Is math necessary or can we skip it ??
Hi Salma,
English, Maths and Sciences are considered as core subjects and used as a guideline as it fit most universities’ entry requirements. But we do suggest that you should decide on the subjects based on what you want to study in the university.
Each university has their own set of entry requirements. It is best to check with the university directly.You could search on the university’s website, and find out what are the required subjects for the course you would like to study in the future. In this way, you have 100% confirmation on the needed subjects.