2011 Update: Registration for private candidates to take or retake ‘O’ Level exams is open. Click here for more information.
Kindly call 6872 2220, MOE Customer Service Hotline for any questions regarding Private O level candidate registration or click here for other contact methods.
With the release of GCE O Level results, I received 2 phonecalls from parents whose children did not perform well asking me about how to go about registering as private candidate to retake the O Levels as well as if I could providing some coaching for their children so that they can do much better for this year O Levels.
So I thought I might as write about how to retake O Level as a private candidate. (:
As a private candidate, I would suggest you enroll in one of the private schools providing full time education for preparation of O Level examinations. These schools have their teaching systems structured to teach the subjects so that you are more readily prepared for your second chance.
Examination Entry Requirements
- You may register as a private candidate if you satisfy the minimum age requirement of 15 on 1st January of the examination year.
- Private candidates may enter up to a maximum of nine subjects.
- Registration for exam is usually during March period every year. You may register online at SEAB site
These logistics matters should be well taken care by the private centres when you sign up with them.
Things to note as a private candidate
- Be disciplined towards your learning. Ensure that you work hard and achieve your goals.
- Treasure your 2nd chance.
- Ensure that you are taking the correct syllabus since there are changes in syllabus recently. Check out the relevant syllabus here
“The end is yet another new beginning.”
Hi,
I'm Ai Ling. I enjoy coaching students who have challenges with
understanding and scoring in 'O' Level A-Maths and E-Maths. 
Which school do u know of has a gd success rate of helping students to do retake 2011.When r u starting your emaths o lvl 2011?tks
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hi there, my name is sazlinda and would like to ask a question on how i can retake my o level english only as i got 7 for it. By the way, i am 29 years old and applying a part time job required a pass in english and it hurts me so much when i am being rejected so easily,not even a chance to try me first as i am so fedup.I got 3 passes in my 1998 O level results.Please help me on how to retake my paper again.thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
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where can i register for private and how much will it cost for one subject?when can i start registering before the last day can you pls give me a reply through email thanks.
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Erm..can i know how to register for a retake in English only? thanks
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valerie Reply:
February 26th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
I would like to retake my o level english this year. how to register n how long do i need to prepare for the exam?
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i want to take o level this year how am i going to do??
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Ai Ling Reply:
January 28th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Registration is usually opened during late Feb/early March period.
This is the website with information: http://seab.gov.sg/oLevel/infoPrivate.html
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I would like to retake my English’O’ level. How do I go about registering myself? I require tutition!
Thank you.
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hi, I am LOST. After registering for my O’levels (private candidate) I am lost as to which schools should i go to for the lessons as I’ve heard that the syllabus has changed. Pls revert to me. Much appreciated. =)
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Ai Ling Reply:
April 1st, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Perhaps you would want to google on Private Schools in Singapore or read about other private candidates discussion on forums?
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it is possible to give o level biology privately, right? i don’t think it requires any practicals
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