When can I register?
If you plan to become a private candidate for your O Level, you can start filling up your application every March. Applications can be done online on the official website of the SEAB.
What are the fees?
Each candidate will have a different amount for their examination fees based on their citizenship.
For Singaporean citizens, they will usually pay $64 as a basic fee. For permanent residents, the fee is around $65 while international students have to pay $75. Every subject will also have different prices based on the candidate’s citizenship. Aside from the subject and exam fees, students will also have to pay the GST for their examination.
Payments for the O-Levels can be done online through credit or debit card payment or through any SingPost office. Students may also pay through Self-Automated Machines.
When will I receive exam entry proof?
Once you pay, you will receive your entry proof by mail by July if you will be taking the year-end exams and by May if you will take the mid-year exams. You will need to present the proof and your NRIC to enter the examination hall and take your exam.
What happens when I am sick?
If you are sick or hospitalised because of any contagious disease, you need to contact the SEAB through the Ministry of Education’s Customer Service Hotline before the examinations. You will need to present a certified medical certificate that will explain your condition and send your official request to the SEAB to sit your examinations outside the testing center due to your condition.
The SEAB can make special arrangements for you to take your exams in the hospital or a specified examination center. You will need to bring your own exam materials if you will be allowed to take your exam in the hospital.
In case that you can’t sit for your exams or have taken it under adverse conditions, Special Considerations can be requested. It will be granted if:
- If you completed at least 50% component score of the total assessment score for the subject you took,
- You have all the right supporting documents to support your application such as medical reports.
For other unexpected situations, contact the SEAB immediately for assistance. Please make sure you stay healthy during the stressful revision period by following these tips.
Where can I sit for my examination?
You can find your seat number and all the key details you need to know about your exam on your exam entry proof. It is predetermined by the Ministry of Education.
Is there a late examination registration period?
In case you missed the March application period, the SEAB does open a late examination registration period in April. However, you will be charged a late fee on top of your exam fees.
Candidates are also advised to mail the Ministry of Education if they missed the registration period.
What can I not bring into the exam hall?
Before you enter or even go to the examinations hall, you must make sure you are not carrying the following with you:
- Any gaming device or electronics that can store, capture or receive any audio, visual or verbal information in the examination hall such as tablets, smart watches, music players and others.
- Any reference materials, paper or notes that are unauthorised in the examination hall such as a conversion table and even study notes. Sticky notes and well-wishes cards are also not allowed in the exam hall.
- Any dictionary or calculator that is not in the approved list.
When will I receive the GCE O level examination results?
O Level results are released after 2 months of the entire examination once it ends in January.
The Ministry of Education will announce the actual examination result date a few days before the date so students can check accordingly. The news will also announce the result date in case candidates are unable to check the MOE’s website.
Results will be sent through mail and for Singapore nationals, they can check the results online through their SingPass account.
Conclusion
Make sure to review all these key information before you apply for your O Level examinations. Remember, it is better to be informed rather than panic during the exams.
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