Private O levels cost and enquires
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Hey guys, along with a few friends of mine, we intend to drop sec 5 and opt for private O levels. At the same time, we'd be either working or studying in ITE, or even both. We've all decided that this is the best route that's suitable for us.
One thing, we're unsure about the cost of our papers and also some other stuffs.
Any experienced ones can help?
These are the following subjects that we're taking:
- English Language (Oral)
- Chinese (Oral)
- Chinese Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Chinese Listening Compre (Written)
- Combined Humanities (Social Studies) (Written)
- English language Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Combined Humanities (Geography Elective) (Written)
- Combined Humanities (History) (Written)
- Mathematics(E) Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Science (Physics/Chemistry) Paper 1 & 2 (Total 4 papers) (Written)
- DNT (Written)
- DNT (Practical - Coursework)
What are the possible ways of signing up private O levels?
How much does each individual paper cost?
Where do we take the papers?
Where do we carry out our practical/coursework?
Where do we take our oral?
Anything else we should know?
Please kindly assist~~ Thank you~ -
i can only say tt if u wanna further ur studies u should cont. in sec5..
if u just want the cert for working ... gd luck to u -
why so?Originally posted by dbowie:i can only say tt if u wanna further ur studies u should cont. in sec5..
if u just want the cert for working ... gd luck to u -
huh?Taking both elec geog and elec hist at the same time?
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different class mah, a few take geog, a few take hist.Originally posted by lpx88:huh?Taking both elec geog and elec hist at the same time? -
Go Sec 5 better, all the resources are available.Originally posted by skeletonsAREcute:Hey guys, along with a few friends of mine, we intend to drop sec 5 and opt for private O levels. At the same time, we'd be either working or studying in ITE, or even both. We've all decided that this is the best route that's suitable for us.
One thing, we're unsure about the cost of our papers and also some other stuffs.
Any experienced ones can help?
These are the following subjects that we're taking:
- English Language (Oral)
- Chinese (Oral)
- Chinese Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Chinese Listening Compre (Written)
- Combined Humanities (Social Studies) (Written)
- English language Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Combined Humanities (Geography Elective) (Written)
- Combined Humanities (History) (Written)
- Mathematics(E) Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Science (Physics/Chemistry) Paper 1 & 2 (Total 4 papers) (Written)
- DNT (Written)
- DNT (Practical - Coursework)
What are the possible ways of signing up private O levels?
How much does each individual paper cost?
Where do we take the papers?
Where do we carry out our practical/coursework?
Where do we take our oral?
Anything else we should know?
Please kindly assist~~ Thank you~
Possible ways to sign up - look up for news. They are published yearly. Usually during the announcement of O and N levels results.
By phone, by website, through your school are 3 ways.
Cost - See SEAB webbie.
Where to take oral and the papers - you will be informed through mail or check the SEAB webbie. You need to log in to find out.
Go SEAB for more info.
http://www.seab.gov.sg/ -
I can't find the cost for the papers...Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Go Sec 5 better, all the resources are available.
Possible ways to sign up - look up for news. They are published yearly. Usually during the announcement of O and N levels results.
By phone, by website, through your school are 3 ways.
Cost - See SEAB webbie.
Where to take oral and the papers - you will be informed through mail or check the SEAB webbie. You need to log in to find out.
Go SEAB for more info.
http://www.seab.gov.sg/
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here u go...Originally posted by skeletonsAREcute:I can't find the cost for the papers...
Thanks a lot!
http://www.seab.gov.sg/SEAB/oLevel/2007GCEOSubjInfo.pdf -
Hi welcome. I am one of the Moderator at GCE A N O Level.Originally posted by skeletonsAREcute:Hey guys, along with a few friends of mine, we intend to drop sec 5 and opt for private O levels. At the same time, we'd be either working or studying in ITE, or even both. We've all decided that this is the best route that's suitable for us.
One thing, we're unsure about the cost of our papers and also some other stuffs.
Any experienced ones can help?
These are the following subjects that we're taking:
- English Language (Oral)
- Chinese (Oral)
- Chinese Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Chinese Listening Compre (Written)
- Combined Humanities (Social Studies) (Written)
- English language Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Combined Humanities (Geography Elective) (Written)
- Combined Humanities (History) (Written)
- Mathematics(E) Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Science (Physics/Chemistry) Paper 1 & 2 (Total 4 papers) (Written)
- DNT (Written)
- DNT (Practical - Coursework)
How much does each individual paper cost?
Where do we take the papers?
Where do we carry out our practical/courswork?
Where do we take our oral?
Anything else we should know?
Please kindly assist~~ Thank you~
English (Paper 1 and 2, and Oral) - $80
Chinese (Paper 1 and 2, and Oral) - $50
Combine Humanities(SS and History) - $70
E Maths(Paper 1 & 2) - $70
Science(Chemistry, Physics) - $87
I am not too sure if D&T is offer to Private Candidates or not.
Add Cambridge fee: $60
Add fee for local subject: $30
You'll received your Entry proof by the Early July of the examination year for private candidate.
In that Entry proof, It'll state
1) The subjects which you are going to take
2) The Date and Time
3) The school which you are posted to
4) The address of the School
5) Your index and centre number
Please Note IMPORTANT:
For Practical
If you didn't take practical at O level Science at sec5, you cannot register for Private O level Science subject.
If want to take Practical at O level as a science subject, you must have taken the Practical paper before OR you are in a private institution which is conducting practicals.
ORAL
You'll be taking the oral at the school which your are posted to, same for the practical. -
Fee for local subject? Which are the local subjects?Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:Add fee for local subject: $30
Please Note IMPORTANT:
For Practical
If you didn't take practical at O level Science at sec5, you cannot register for Private O level Science subject.
If want to take Practical at O level as a science subject, you must have taken the Practical paper before OR you are in a private institution which is conducting practicals.
Is it a MUST to take science practical? Hmm, is there anyway we can sign up for practical as private candidate and then be posted to a school to conduct the practical? -
It's a MUST to take practical. There are several private institutions which you can sign up and practise your practicals. ST Classified Ads list them. Under Education section.Originally posted by skeletonsAREcute:Fee for local subject? Which are the local subjects?
Is it a MUST to take science practical? Hmm, is there anyway we can sign up for practical as private candidate and then be posted to a school to conduct the practical?
Every Monday Classified Ads is the most comprehensive.
Edit: Corrected info, thanks darkie. -
I havent met anyone who took D&T as private candidate...because there is no way they can get a workshop to work on.Some private schools have labs...but neber heard of them having workshop.Originally posted by skeletonsAREcute:Hey guys, along with a few friends of mine, we intend to drop sec 5 and opt for private O levels. At the same time, we'd be either working or studying in ITE, or even both. We've all decided that this is the best route that's suitable for us.
One thing, we're unsure about the cost of our papers and also some other stuffs.
Any experienced ones can help?
These are the following subjects that we're taking:
- English Language (Oral)
- Chinese (Oral)
- Chinese Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Chinese Listening Compre (Written)
- Combined Humanities (Social Studies) (Written)
- English language Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Combined Humanities (Geography Elective) (Written)
- Combined Humanities (History) (Written)
- Mathematics(E) Paper 1 & 2 (Written)
- Science (Physics/Chemistry) Paper 1 & 2 (Total 4 papers) (Written)
- DNT (Written)
- DNT (Practical - Coursework)
What are the possible ways of signing up private O levels?
How much does each individual paper cost?
Where do we take the papers?
Where do we carry out our practical/coursework?
Where do we take our oral?
Anything else we should know?
Please kindly assist~~ Thank you~ -
I suggest http://www.ite.edu.sg/cet/ge/index.htmOriginally posted by skeletonsAREcute:Fee for local subject? Which are the local subjects?
Is it a MUST to take science practical? Hmm, is there anyway we can sign up for practical as private candidate and then be posted to a school to conduct the practical? -
Local subjects are like Chinese and combined humanities.Originally posted by skeletonsAREcute:Fee for local subject? Which are the local subjects?
Cambridge subjects are like English, Maths.
Is it a MUST to take science practical? Hmm, is there anyway we can sign up for practical as private candidate and then be posted to a school to conduct the practical?
Yes. Even if you take the written papers and did not take the Science Practical, it will be reflected as absent in the certificate.
Well, practical exams ARE conducted in the school that you're posted to.
But the thing is, you'll need a private school to teach you practical lesson. It's the safety reasons you know? MOE doesn't let people who doesn't have practical to risk lives of other people. -
D&T.. it's hard to do private
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Those private institutions provide a channel for private student to hone their practical skills.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:It's a MUST to take practical. There are several private institutions which you can sign up and take the practical examinations. ST Classified Ads list them. Under Education section.
Every Monday Classified Ads is the most comprehensive. -
Wah, that's extremely troublesome! I've to think about it le...Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:Local subjects are like Chinese and combined humanities.
Yes. Even if you take the written papers and did not take the Science Practical, it will be reflected as absent in the certificate.
Well, practical exams ARE conducted in the school that you're posted to.
But the thing is, you'll need a private school to teach you practical lesson. It's the safety reasons you know? MOE doesn't let people who doesn't have practical to risk lives of other people. -
Well just like mayi jie have said, School's have much more resources. And also it's govt subsidize, which means it's a lot more cheaper.Originally posted by skeletonsAREcute:Wah, that's extremely troublesome! I've to think about it le... -
i think im going straight to shatec after my N levels.Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:Well just like mayi jie have said, School's have much more resources. And also it's govt subsidize, which means it's a lot more cheaper.
now asking for friends.... -
I think O Levels fees are the same? Only that you pay extra for some other things like practicals and other resources required.Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:Well just like mayi jie have said, School's have much more resources. And also it's govt subsidize, which means it's a lot more cheaper. -
School students are cheaperOriginally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:I think O Levels fees are the same? Only that you pay extra for some other things like practicals and other resources required.
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Doing both ITE and studying for O levels is NOT easy. I'm doing that now.
I'm taking EL, EMaths and Humanties, more den $200.
You won't get the subsidized rate school students get.
And I strongly suggest that you finish sec 5 first. You still have a year right? Within that year you can study hard and make it for O levels. Don't do it twice if you don't have to. If you're not disciplined as well, don't re-take. You're just wasting time.
Going to school is better. -
Can you tell us why is it not that easy? Any obstacles or hardship to share? So at least my friends can be prepared...Originally posted by dahliamorie:Doing both ITE and studying for O levels is NOT easy. I'm doing that now.
I'm taking EL, EMaths and Humanties, more den $200.
You won't get the subsidized rate school students get. -
I'm a Biz Admin student. I have 3 modules (Accounting Fundamental, Business Fundamental, Office Applications) to handle each semester and there are test like every now and then. If you are treating ITE as your backup plan if you screw up at O levels, then you have to make sure that you maintain your GPA at >3.5 in order to get into Poly after you finish ITE.Originally posted by skeletonsAREcute:Can you tell us why is it not that easy? Any obstacles or hardship to share? So at least my friends can be prepared...
Maintaining >3.5 is hard. To me it's hard. GPA is consecutive and if you screw up one test, you have to work doubly hard for the next one.
And making sure that you're doing both very well. Do you think it's hard? You have to sacrifice a lot of leisure activities to cover both sides well. My lecturer told me that very few people can juggle both well.