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Understandably, students must get stressed as exam season draws near. O levels students are no different. If you’d like to appear in the O levels exams without any academic affiliation, then here’s how to register as a private candidate for O levels in Pakistan.
With consistent hard work and a tough routine, private o level candidates show more exhaustion right before their exams. The eagerness to excel and the score is on one side, and the frustration to register and get things done on time is another.
Are you ready to register yourself as a private candidate for your O-level exams? This is the first step to knowing how you can do it.
Follow these steps to register for an O-Level/International GCSE, A, or AS level exam as a private candidate in Pakistan.
Cambridge International Registration Online
As of writing this article, Cambridge International registration for the upcoming May/June 2023 session is LIVE. Even if the dates have passed, check the link below for the latest updates.
You can register for Cambridge international exams CIEs as a private candidate with the British Council. Please contact the British Council to register as a private candidate before the deadline.
Don’t miss out on Pakistan deadlines for Cambridge International in May/June 2023.
Entry Stages & Deadlines
Normal Stage
09 February 2023
Late Stage – 1
Friday, 10 February 2023 – Wednesday, 22 March 2023
You can also request access arrangements by 15 February 2023. The access arrangements form allows skills and knowledge to be indicated by candidates with disabilities, temporary or permanent illnesses, or any special educational needs. To allow them to get additional time to complete exams and use any assistance for their exam.
To register online for O-Level, fill out an application form available for individual candidates on the British Council website and fill out details which include:
- Awarding body
- Upcoming session in which you want to appear, i.e., May/June 2023
- Qualification level – (choose O level)
- Location
- Subjects you appear for the session
Candidates are requested to take note that for each registration deadline, the candidates must also have paid the fee along with registering online on our online registration systems.
Please note that any payment made after the deadline will be subjected to late fee charges depending on which month the candidate has registered and made payment.
Once you have made entry, please submit your documents via postal or courier service. The examination entry is confirmed and processed after your documents have reached the British Council office.
Please note the following instructions:
- Candidates appearing for the May June 2023 session must make payments on time and ensure that payment slips and registration forms reach the British Council office before the respective deadline.
- All the appearing candidates must ensure that their names are spelled properly and the correct ID number is written at registration. On exam day, no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall or appear for an exam without a valid CNIC or Passport issued by NADRA or the Government of Pakistan.
- In particular, candidates should also check that the number of the syllabus is correct.
- Candidates younger than 18 years are required to present their SMART cards at the time of examination. You can get a SMART card from your nearest NADRA office.
- In case of any delay in payments, or misplaced documents sent via postal or courier services, the British Council and its team have no liability for any items lost in transit or items which have missed deadlines.
Special Consideration due to Covid Reasons
The British Council recognizes the nature of this ongoing global pandemic. This has caused disruptions for institutions, and with the government guidance, it has created additional challenges.
If any candidate feels unwell or faces symptoms including flu, fever, or cough, they can reach out via email to the British Council to inform in advance about their health conditions at info@britishcouncil.org.pk. They will be required to fill out a special consideration form, and if the candidate has an exam of the same syllabus, they will receive the grade following their previous or later exam in the series.
How can you pay your fees as a Private O Level Candidate?
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You can find all information regarding fees on the registration form. The British Council accepts payment via bank draft payable to The British Council or bank deposit at Standard Chartered Bank SCB. You can also transfer through internet banking or make a payment through your credit card. Keep a copy of the bank deposit or details of transactions saved as proof of payment. This is needed to complete registration for exams. In any way, the British Council does not support or arrange any clash between school and private candidates. All candidates paying online will have to email the authorization form to proceed within five days of making the online payment. This is an additional requirement besides document submission for exam registration 2023.
You can also pay for your exams through online payment via credit card.
Candidates are advised to enter correct credit card details and complete transactions at the earliest to avoid any OTP failure or repetition of this process.
Those candidates paying via bank deposit will have to submit their bank deposit slip or pay order to confirm registration. In case of failure to do so, the registration process will not be completed.
The British Council now also accepts ATM & IBFT into virtual accounts.
To pay via your ATM, you can now follow these steps:
- Insert your ATM
- Enter your four-digit pin
- Select the option of “Funds Transfer” shown on your right
- Select “Transfer to another SCB account” (for SCB account holders only)
- If you are making a transfer from other local banks, please select “Inter Bank Transfer.”
- Enter your 16 digits virtual account number to process further
- Now choose the payment method
- Select how you would like to pay once registration is completed
- Enter the amount
- Click confirm and enter
To make payment via IBFT, follow the steps mentioned below:
- Open your online bank website
- Log in to your online banking account
- Select the “Transfer of Funds” option visible on the left menu
- Choose SCB as a beneficiary
- Enter 16 digit account number
- Now select the payment method and proceed on “Make Payment.”
- Add British Council as a beneficiary
- On this page, you can mention the beneficiary email
- Once a beneficiary has been added, click on the transfer
- Enter the beneficiary and enter the amount
- Click confirm to proceed
- Once the transaction is complete, a message appears on-screen showing “Transaction Successful.”
Why Would you Want to Attempt O Levels Privately?
O-level students set themselves apart from other educational boards with global recognition and high-quality education. They perform better through improved cognitive performance and higher chances of application acceptance in universities in the USA, UK, and Europe.
Many students appear for O Levels privately and score A* with a strong and independent work ethic. They can face challenges and set optimistic goals, which leads to achieving them.
The cost of appearing for CIE and O-Level is relatively very high. Students who are great at academics but unable to afford tuition fees usually opt for private o levels. Some students currently studying or enrolled in certification also choose to attempt O levels privately. With internet facilities easy access to the syllabus available on the Cambridge website, students can attempt more papers by proper time management.
Advantages to Attempting O Levels Privately
Attempting to O levels privately has its pros and cons. Despite major challenges and constraints, it helps students build their confidence and knowledge. Here are a few advantages of attempting O level privately.
- Access to Resources
O-level students who appear privately have access to more online resources.
- Increased Efficiency in Time Management Skills
You can choose to manage your time as it leads to increased efficiency.
- Save Cost
Attempting O levels privately also helps you save costs.
- Get Unlimited Access to Courses & Guidance Through Noon Teachers
Private candidates can get unlimited access to courses on the Noon app and ask for guidance from our teachers.
- Attempt Online Mock Exams
Another advantage of appearing privately is access to paid and unpaid mock exams available online on Noon. Our teachers share tips and guidance for students appearing privately. With our mock exams, students can learn from their mistakes with real-time feedback from our teachers.
- Access to Increased Student Network Across Pakistan
We at Noon offer an increased network for students appearing privately for their O-Level. Our teachers share interactive videos, quizzes, practice exams to help you study and do well.
How to Prepare for O levels?
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Get good grades through effective preparation for your O level. The stress during exams is high for every student, and with private candidates, the pressure is the same and sometimes more. A Lot of students struggle at times and fail to secure good grades. Here is how you can prepare for your O levels privately.
1. Create a Study Plan and Follow it Religiously
Make a study plan that suits your timing and follow this schedule religiously. Mark which time you will study Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Biology, and allocate that time for the subject.
2. Make the Most use of the Mark Scheme.
The best way to make the most of the mark scheme is by reading the question first and preparing the outline for your answer.
3. Stay open to learning from e-learning Platform like Noon
Learn from learning platforms like Noon designed for students of O levels and other examination boards
4. Eat, Rest, Study and Repeat
Eat, rest, study, and repeat. This way, you will remain well prepared and do well in your exams.
5. Practice from Past Papers
Practice is how you win it. Private candidates can ensure their success by regular practice. Noon’s teachers and experts share video lectures, and interactive LIVE sessions with tips, and advice for students in private groups to help you improve and provide live feedback.
The key feature with Noon is that our teachers are instructed to incorporate chapter wise past paper practice as part of the syllabus to further improve students’ understanding of core concepts.
Consult Noon Online Videos
Noon is an online e-learning provider for students in their O levels, A levels, Matriculation, and Intermediate. The online app offers high-quality, customised content-based videos on each subject and topic using the Cambridge syllabus. We offer on-time feedback on exams quizzes and help you do well in your exam. We advise private students to learn from mistakes and practice regularly to achieve good grades.
Available in all subjects, the videos are accessible, free of cost, and provide high value to students appearing privately for O levels in May/ June 2023.
Get yourself registered at Noon and download the app now.
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