O-Levels were predominantly exam-based; this had advantages for students in Part-time or Evening Education.
Board – Cambridge Board
Exam Center – The British Council
Exam Session – May/June and Oct/Nov
Subjects Offered – English as a Second Language, English as a first Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounts, Business, Economics, Travel & Tourism, Computer Science (Any 7 subjects)
Examinations: O Levels are usually taken at the end of a two-year course, with examinations administered by external examination boards such as Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), Pearson Edexcel, or AQA.
Grading: O Levels are graded on a scale from A* to G, with A* being the highest
grade achievable.
Curriculum: The curriculum for O Levels covers a broad range of subjects, focusing
on building a strong foundation of knowledge and skills across various disciplines.
Preparation: Students typically prepare for O Levels through coursework, classwork,
and revision, often with the guidance of teachers or tutors
Results and Certification – Should pass in five subjects minimum to be O’ Level or IGCSE Certified
Cambridge O Level is an internationally recognised qualification equivalent to Cambridge IGCSE and UK GCSE. Cambridge O Level provides learners with excellent preparation for academic progression to Cambridge Advanced as well as other progression routes. We designed Cambridge O Level for an international audience. It is sensitive to the needs of different countries and for learners whose first language may not be English. This is acknowledged during the assessment process. In some countries, schools use Cambridge O Level as an international alternative or addition to the local government's examination.
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Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement |
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Kinematics |
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Dynamics |
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Mass, Weight and Density |
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Turning Effect of Forces |
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Deformation |
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Pressure |
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Energy Sources and Transfer of Energy |
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Transfer of Thermal Energy |
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Temperature |
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Thermal Properties of Matter |
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Kinetic Model of Matter |
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General Wave Properties |
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Light |
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Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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Sound |
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Magnetism and Electromagnetism |
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Static Electricity |
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Current Electricity |
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D.C. Circuits |
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Practical Electricity |
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Electromagnetism |
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Electromagnetic Induction |
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Introductory Electronics |
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Electronic Systems |
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Radioactivity |
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Experimental chemistry |
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The particulate nature of matter |
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Formulae, stoichiometry and the mole concept |
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Electrolysis |
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Energy from chemicals |
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Chemical reactions |
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The chemistry and uses of acids, bases and salts |
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The Periodic Table |
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Metals |
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Atmosphere and environment |
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Organic chemistry |
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Cell structure and organisation |
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Diffusion and osmosis |
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Enzymes |
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Plant nutrition |
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Animal nutrition |
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Transport in flowering plants |
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Transport in humans |
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Respiration |
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Excretion |
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Homeostasis |
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Coordination and response |
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Support, movement and locomotion |
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The use and abuse of drugs |
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Microorganisms and biotechnology |
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Relationships of organisms with one another and with the environment |
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Development of organisms and continuity of life |
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Inheritance |
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Number |
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Set language and notation |
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Squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots |
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Directed numbers |
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Vulgar and decimal fractions and percentages |
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Ordering |
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Standard form |
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The four operations |
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Estimation |
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Limits of accuracy |
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Ratio, proportion, rate |
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Percentages |
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Use of an electronic calculator |
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Time |
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Money |
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Personal and small business fi nance |
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Algebraic representation and formulae |
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Algebraic manipulation |
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Indices |
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Solutions of equations and inequalities |
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Graphical representation of inequalities |
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Sequences |
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Variation |
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Graphs in practical situations |
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Graphs of functions |
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Function notation |
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Coordinate geometry |
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Geometrical terms |
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Geometrical constructions |
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Similarity and congruence |
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Symmetry |
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Angles |
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Loci |
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Measures |
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Mensuration |
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Trigonometry |
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Vectors in two dimensions |
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Matrices |
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Transformations |
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Probability |
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Categorical, numerical and grouped data |
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Statistical diagrams |
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