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Cambridge O Levels

What is Cambridge O Levels Qualification


Introduction:

Cambridge O Level qualification is an internationally recognized qualification which is equivalent to Cambridge IGCSE and the UK GCSE. 

Cambridge O Level qualification provides learners or students with excellent preparation for Cambridge Advanced as well as other progression rules.

Recognition:

Cambridge O Level leads to internationally recognized qualification offered in different universities and it is accepted by employers worldwide, as an evidence of academic ability.

Many universities worldwide require a combination of Cambridge International As and  A Levels and Cambridge O Levels to meet their entry route requirements.

Leading US and Canadian universities require Cambridge International As and A Levels, but some US and Canadian colleges and universities will accept learners with five Cambridge O levels at grade C or above. 

 Students are advised to see the policies of each university or college for actual requirements.

In the UK Cambridge O Level is recognized as GCSE equivalent.

O Level Curriculum:

Cambridge O Level curriculum is designed in such a way that it emphasis on the development of creative thinking, problem solving and inquiry.

Students are provided with the syllabuses for every subject with Text books and publisher resources.

O Level Examinations

Examinations of Cambridge O Level occurs twice a year in the months of June and November and results are announced in August and January. 

Assessment takes place at the end of the course and includes written, oral and practical examinations. 

Grade are bench marked using  six internationally recognized grades from A* to E which shows the achievement in particular subject.

Past papers with mark scheme is available along with examiner report, which can be downloaded by the students from the CIE website. 


International Audience:

Cambridge O Level is designed for International audience and it is sensitive to the needs of different countries and for learners whose first language may not be English.

Subjects Offered In O Level:

More than 40 subjects are offered in O Level qualification. Subject offered in O Level qualification are mentioned below, category wise:

A
Agriculture 
Arabic
Art and Design

B
Bangladesh Studies
Bengali
Biology
Business Studies

C
CDT Design and Communication
Chemistry 
Commerce
Commercial Studies
Computer Science

D
Design and Technology

E
Economics
English Language
Environmental Management

F
Fashion and Fabrics
Fashion and Textiles
Food and Nutrition
French

G
Geography
German
Global Perspective

H
Hinduism
History (Modern World Affairs)
History World Affairs

I
Islamic Religion and Culture
Islamic Studies
Islamiyat

L
Literature in English

M
Marine Sciences
Mathematics Additional
Mathematics

N
Nepali

P
Pakistan Studies
Physics
Principle of Accounts

R
Religious Studies

S
Science combined
Setswana
Sinhala
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Swahili

T
Tamil
Travel and Tourism

U
Urdu First Language
Urdu Second Language

Areas Where O Level Qualification Focus 

Cambridge O Level develop learner knowledge, skills ad understanding in the following areas:
  • Content of the subject
  • Application of knowledge
  • Responsiveness to change
  • Communicating in English
  • Cultural awareness
  • Intellectual enquiry
  • Influencing outcomes

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