2013 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.
I develop Maths strategies, sometimes 'ridiculous' ideas to help students in understanding abstract concepts the fast and memorable way.
I write this blog to share with you the Maths tips and strategies I teach in my class. I hope all these will help you to enjoy Maths and achieve better results.
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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jenny Reply:
February 13th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
To retake your O level again, you can enrol with ITE for a fulltime or part-time course to retake your O level but you will hv to register yourself with SEAH as private candidate.
More info website :http://www.ifaq.gov.sg/ite/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx
Registration with SEAB usually open(late Feb/early March).
More info website :http://seab.gov.sg/
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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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Ken yap kar wee Reply:
June 10th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
valerir you know where to take
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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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i am going to na and i am wondering if i could register for privert o level and how much will it cost
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Hi I m 18 this year I was actually from poly.after attending yr1 sem 1 and half of sem 2, I decided to withdraw from poly. It’s a long story actually.I dislike the course.Now I want to retake my O levels.I just want to retake my Emath. May I know how do I go about it?Eg i want to go to a business course 17 points.Can I just retake EMath 2012 results combine together with my 2010 results and enter JAE? Or must I retake every subject?
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Thanks alot (:
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I got D7 in Gen.Humanities, English and D&T and C6 in AMaths. C6 in Science & EMaths totaling 25.
If I retake English, AMaths and EMaths and score A1 in three, what would be improvement in my score?
Would AMaths & EMaths scores counted seperately or either of best score is considered in calculating qulifying points for Poly?
Please advise ASAP
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Can I take Pure Physics(though it was not my subject in regular GCE O exam) as Pvt Candidate? Would it be counted?
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Is it possible for me to take O’s in a public school as a private candidate ? Pls reply asap ty (:
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Hi there. im a secondary 3 express student. i am planning to quit school this year and take private o next year. is that possible? i can self study or be tutored.
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hi i would like to attend biology classes .. as i am doing olevels .. and the school that i attend for o’s dont have biology.. so is there any place whicg i can attend biology classes alone..
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I didn’t finish secondary 3 and I’m actually more concern about the full time education you mentioned and that you you know of private schools providing help in that. Can you direct me please?
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May I know how to say that i want to took private O level. And what are subject are that providies
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Hi there. I just want to know how many times can a candidate retake their O levels. Be it private or not. Please reply via email. Thank you.
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I would like to take O level as a private candidate. I m currently holding a Secondary 4NT. I would want to take E.MATH, may I know where and which book to buy to study E.Math? Please reply me. Thank you.
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hi.. m balaram.. from malaysia, i would lik to take o’level. Where m i suppose to register…. please reply me asap thank q…
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Hi, I just sat for my English paper and am pretty confident that I might fail. Is there anyway in which I could retake the English paper only and when could I take it. Would the results be out in time for poly? Thanks
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HI,I TOOK MY GCE’O’ LEVEL IN 1995.CAN I TAKE MY GCE’O’ LEVEL IN 2013.
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Hie can you help me ? How do i go about taking O level . Im 19 this year and im from GCE N LEVEL . I only pass eng and malay . Roughly how much does it cost for private O ? Am i eligible to take ? Appreciate if eu could Pls revert back to me . Thanks.
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I have currently dropped out from my higher nitec course and would like to retake my EM only.can u direct me
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Ai Ling Reply:
March 20th, 2013 at 3:04 pm
Go to http://seab.gov.sg
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which private school is the best for prepartory courses for o level? please help
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Hey, Im 17 and wanting to retake my Olevel this year, just my pure chem and emaths. Does anyone know any good private schools around in Singapore? Please reply as soon as possible.
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I was wondering if i am over aged for O levels i have never taken any so please do tell me.
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Ai Ling Reply:
March 20th, 2013 at 3:01 pm
I don’t think there’s any age limit. Please check with MOE, Singapore.
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