Key Facts about Cambridge Assessment – O Level

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) is a provider of international qualifications, offering examinations and certifications to approximately 10,000 schools in over 160 countries. It operates as a non-profit and non-teaching department of the University of Cambridge. The University of Cambridge is a public collegiate research university located in Cambridge, England. The official website of Cambridge Assessment is provided below:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org

Cambridge O Level is an internationally recognized qualification equivalent to Cambridge IGCSE and the UK GCSE. Cambridge O Level subjects can be viewed at the following link:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-upper-secondary/cambridge-o-level/subjects

Click on the link of any course to view the syllabuses for that particular course. The Cambridge O Level examination series takes place twice a year, in June and November. Results are released in August and January. Apart from accessing the syllabuses, you can also find past papers and examiner reports. Additionally, Cambridge International maintains a robust online presence, and you can explore all their social media accounts and channels here:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/social-media

The following web link provides you with the quickest method to access your results. Register below, and you will receive an email notification as soon as your results are released. You will need the ID Number and Secret Number provided on your Confirmation of Entry in order to register:
https://candidates.cambridgeenglish.org/Members/Login.aspx

Each location is assigned to one of six administrative zones. This allocation assists Cambridge in maintaining exam security and managing exam timetables. You must make sure to access the correct timetable for your administrative zone. To determine your administrative zone, please visit the following link:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/exam-administration/cambridge-exams-officers-guide/phase-1-preparation/timetabling-exams/administrative-zone

Karachi, Pakistan is in administrative ZONE 4. Therefore, residents of Karachi, please ensure that the Timetable and the Cambridge Guide to Making Entries booklet you receive are clearly marked as ZONE 4 and are color-coded LILAC. The Exam Timetables can be accessed via the following link:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/exam-administration/cambridge-exams-officers-guide/phase-1-preparation/timetabling-exams/exam-timetables

In Pakistan, Cambridge O Levels and Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are equated to the local Secondary School Certificate (SSC). Cambridge International A Levels are equated to the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) as mentioned at the below link. You can also view grade to percentage conversion at this link:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/recognition-and-acceptance/country/pakistan

The grade equivalence is also explained at this link:
https://www.britishcouncil.lk/sites/default/files/understanding_and_preparing_for_results.pdf

The grade equivalence for Pakistan is also explained on the ibcc (Inter Boards Coordination Commission) website at the following link:
https://ibcc.edu.pk/c-for-e

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