Showing posts with label How to choose A level subject in UK. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 30, 2014

What is O-Level, A-Level Studies

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What is O-Level, A-Level Studies  

O level 
O-level is an ordinary level. O level is the basic level of GCE (General Certificate of Education), now called GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) in the United Kingdom. O level is a subject-based qualification conferred of the GCE. Students can do a GCSE in English, in Maths, in History ...etc. O level studies usually taken place between the age of 14 to 16 and exams is typically take at age 16. Its fee is very high.
A level
A level is an advanced level study. A level is the secondary school leaving qualification offered in England. It is basically a two year study in academics and is equivalent the college year in the matriculation system.
A level typically study between the age of 16 to 18 and exams take at age 18 after an additional year of study. A level can help students to get placed at college or university.

 Selection of O & level Subjects:
How to select o level and A level subjects? Is a problem for those who are interested in O Level and A level studies.
8 subjects in Pakistan 5 compulsory and 3 elective.
The following subjects are usually compulsory at O level:
"English language, Urdu Language, Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat and Mathematics"

while in, overseas based examination total 5 subjects include maths and 3 elective

There is a list of O level, A level subjects.
O-Level Subjects: 
A. Science Group

  • Physics,
  • Chemistry
  • Biology,
  • Computer Studies
  • Additional Mathemeatics,

B- Commerce Group

  • Economics,
  • Principle of Accounts
  • Business Studies

C- Humanities Group

  • Art
  • Home Management
  • Fashion and Design,


A Level Subjects:
1- Pre- Engineering,

  • Physics, Chemistry,Mathematics, 
  • Physics, Mathematics, Computing
  • Physics, Chemistry, Computing, 
  • Mathematics, Chemistry, computing, 

2. Business

  • Accounting, Economics, Business Management, 
  • Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, 
  • Accounting, Mathematics, Business Management, 

3- Business / Computing 

  • Accounting, Business Management, Computing, 
  • Accounting, Mathematics, Computing, 
  • Economics, Business Management, Computing, 
4- Business / Art 

  • Business Management, Art, Urdu, 
  • Computing, Art, Urdu, 

5- Pre- Medical Group

  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology



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