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. 
how to retake the june o level paper in singapore and how to register
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Hi Cynthia, from my understanding, retake of O Level papers is usually Oct/Nov period.
O Level June papers are for other countries; unless you are taking specific, unique subjects.
You might want to contact MOE for clarifications
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Wan Reply:
November 5th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
June is for Brunei i guess..
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how to retake one sub for o level?
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I’ve graduated from poly last year.. however i wish to retake my O-level English..
Can i just apply for one subject?
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hmm… seems like there is a common question. Retake for 1 Subj and the how…
I should think that if SEAB has yet to provide any info. You can pick up of a copy Strait Times Classified Education Section. Call up any private schools. I am certain that they will do to help you..
Cheers!
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How many O level credits is considered O level graduate? Minimum, is it 3 sudject?
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is there any way to apply for retake?… i didn’t know the registration period was so short…
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is there anyway to apply now??? cuz i only wan to retake english only. But didnt know the the registration period was so short…
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“I hope the following information is useful”
for more info, Check out ==> http://www.seab.gov.sg/SEAB/eservices/iERS/Registration.html
Prospective candidates who have not registered but wish to register under late registration may write in to SEAB through either email
(SEAB_ContactUs_Operations@seab.gov.sg) or posted mail to (298, Jalan Bukit Ho Swee, Singapore 169565 Attn: Operations Division)
from 26 March 2008 onwards. A late entry fee of S$50.00 is payable.
Candidates who have registered during the registration perod but wish to make amendments may write in to SEAB through either email
(SEAB_ContactUs_Operations@seab.gov.sg) or posted mail to (298, Jalan Bukit Ho Swee, Singapore 169565 Attn: Operations Division).
However, candidates have to make all their outstanding payments at any Singapore Post or through S.A.M prior to making any
amendments. An amendment fee of S$20.00 is payable.
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i do not have any cert…but wish take private o level….
is it possible….?
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Refer to MOE site as provided in the top section of this post for all enquiries.
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hello, I have register for one of the O level exams, however, where do I go to take the examination? Thanks.
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Do you think it is possible to improve some of my grades by taking private although Ive managed to pass my O levels.
I want some of my B3s to get A1s
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and can my olevel cert be combined?
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Fikri: Everything is possible if you want it to be.
Now if you have registered for the retake of O Level this year then work hard and consistently towards what you want to achieve. I am sure your consistent efforts will pay off.
If you have not registered, you would need to check with MOE on registering now as well as if your O Level Cert can be combined.
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There are examination centres for private candidates. Please refer to the instruction for 2008 private candidates ==> http://www.seab.gov.sg/SEAB/oLevel/2008InstructionsForPrivateCandidates.pdf
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Hi,
I took my O levels in year 2000, with only 4 passes.
I failed my Science D7
If I were to retake my O levels next year, can I retake science w/o having to attend a school? Can I take subjects that were previously not available to us?
like Literature?
Will combine cert be recogised for the seating that is 10 years apart?
Thanks
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Is it possible if I stop school at Sec 3Express , and then I study by myself or have a tutor .
And by next year , I can register for Private O level .
Which simply means I’m taking O level as an O level candidate and not an O level retaker . Is it possible .. ?
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If i want to retake my 0 level next year, how is it possible as i have only 3 passes now. i would like to have 3 more passes eg, history maths and geography and english. how and where can i find the right text to prepare sturdying for them. thanks alot.
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If i want to retake my 0 level next year, how is it possible as i have only 3 passes now with a c6 in english. i would like to have 3 more passes eg, history maths and geography and get a better grade in english. how and where can i find the right text to prepare sturdying for them. thanks alot.
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how and when do i apply to retake it next year january? i onli want to retake science in Hong kong.. IGCSE double science…
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thank u..
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izzit possible for a N(T) level student to take O level as a private candidate? :)
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Hie the problem is why nobody want to tell us how much it costs for us to retake the o levels? does anybody have any idea?
Also, is there such a thing as we retake but do not have to enrol at a private school ?
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alwaysLovely Reply:
September 30th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Hi Melz,
Examination fees are found in this file which I have included in the blog post above
http://www.seab.gov.sg/SEAB/oLevel/2008InstructionsForPrivateCandidates.pdf
It’s not compulsory to enrol in any private school but most private candidates want to have a refresher course to prepare themselves fully for the GCE ‘O’ exams.
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Hi. I just want to ask. I do not have PSLE. I have never taken PSLE before. And I have never been in Sec sch education due to some reasons. Can I still take O levels without a PSLE cert and without a Sec Sch edu? How is it going to be done? Please advise. Thank you.
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alwaysLovely Reply:
September 30th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Kindly call 6872 2220 – MOE Customer Service Hotline
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I’m currently in ITE in 2007-2008, graduating this december, holding a NITEC certificate in digital media design. I’am from normal Technical. I’m am planning to take privately.I want to sit for the O. I have a tutor already. When can i enroll?
How much is the examination fees?
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Hi! I would like to retake my ‘O’ level English as a private candidate… I want to find out what’s the exam fee costs like? Still tinkin if i should join the ite for classes too. (I do realis tt their fees does not include exam fees)
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can poly students retake o lvl ? pls reply asap. thanks so so much …
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alwaysLovely Reply:
March 31st, 2009 at 5:46 pm
@gy, Luna: Kindly call 6872 2220 – MOE Customer Service Hotline
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Hi,
my bro is taking his O’levels as a private candidate and has registered for all 5 subjects. However, im trying to find a private school for him to do his Science Practical. But, i cant find any! BMC and Eddigton only offer combined Phy/Chem.. whereelse, my bro is taking bio/chem. any schools you can recommend? :)
*running out of time*
cheerios
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alwaysLovely Reply:
May 13th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Hi Grace,
To be honest, I’m not able to recommend you any private schools as I am not familiar with private schools. Based on my knowledge, BMC seems to be the more reputable one.
You can always search online or Strait Times Classified or post your questions on popular forums.
These should help.
Cheers!
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Asad Mehmood Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Dear,
Hoe are you? Hope you will be in a good health.
I need your help.Can you please help me, i want to study in O Leval as a private candidate,but i am a poor boy i can not bear the expenses of study.Will you plz help me? I waill never forget your this brilliant help up as long as i live.
Plz help me yhis is my e-mail address,
atoy_20032003@yahoo.co.uk
Awaiting for your reply anxiously.
Your’s Truely,
Asad Mehmood.
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Wan Reply:
October 28th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Try Singapore Institute of Science (SIS)..
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Hi,
I understand that the syllabus for 2004 “O” level ENGLISH is different as conpared to this year’s paper. Is it necessary to enrol in private sch to learn the new syllabus?
And 1 thing is that, if i re-take my”O” level ENGLISH this year, is it still applicable to sign up for part-time degree (PSB)? As PSB states that the applicant are required to take IELTS (British council) as i didn’t get C6 for my ENGLISH.
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hi ai ling huh i want to knwo is there any place that i can study and retake my n levels
haha
i am 27 this year
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Hai, I will graduate from my current school with O Level certificate in hand.. However, I only taking 5 subjects and my current school(private) did not offer Bio, Chemistry and any Humanities subject. How I want to take them next year as I want to enter JC (Science stream) and combined them with my this year result? Any instituiton offer those subjects seperately?
Thank you for your help..
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Hy Dears
I am Asad Mehmood from Pakistan.My collification is F.A (12 classess).I want to get higher education but i can not bear the expenses of education bcoz i am a poor boy.I need your help.Is there anybody who can help me and save my future.I aslo want to study in O-Level.
Awaiting for yours reply anxiously.
Your’s Truely,
Asad Mehmood.
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Wan Reply:
November 5th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
O level in government school is much cheaper. My advice is, I think you can just study in your country, where local people only need to pay a small amount of money.
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Asad Mehmood Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Dear Wan,
How are you?
Hope you will be in a good health.
Will you please guide me how i can study as O Level private candidate in my country?
Awaiting for your response!
Your’s Sincerely,
Asad
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Hi. I am an IP student who will be in Sec 4 in 2o10.
(1)I want to take the ‘O’ levels as a private candidate and use the L1R5 to go to another JC. This is possible, right?
(2)All IP students have to take Higher Mother Tongue ‘O’ level exam at end of Sec 4. Hence, I’m planning to take 8 subjects as a private candidate and HMT in my sec school. MOE will combine the results for the 9 subjects into a single certificate, I believe?
Btw, I know the differences b/w the IP and ‘O’ level syllabuses. I understand that there are limited places in the top JCs so I’ve started serious studying already.
Thanks!=))
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Hi always lovely,
I am helping my sister to look for private schools but I’m a bit helpless…
I have read your replies to all queries. I know that you have no idea of the private schools…
However, are you able to help to search for some good private schools & recommend? (I only know BMC)
This would be of great help to many!!!
Thanks and best regards,
Cynderellacai
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Hi, will there be any test or case by case basis if I to take this O level? im from ITE and i only have N level.
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I am malaysian, I will like to take O level singapore. Any private school recommended for my preparation?
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Hello, i am age 16 this year and have failed my N levels ny 1 point and thus wish to take private Os next yr.I would be going to tution instead of going private school. How to apply to take private O next yr and do you have any suggestion?
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alwaysLovely Reply:
January 3rd, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Details would be released in late feb & early march period for private candidate registration.
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Hey I’m gona be Secondary 3 and currently in Double Science Express studying Physics and Bio. Due to not meeting up the requirement to study all 3 Sciences, I would like to take Biology as a private candidate inorder to be able to study 1 when i go to Junior college or Poly.
Do u tink it;s possible to just take 1 subject as a private candidate without private schooling? I can be tutored instead. I understand that private candidates are mainly to retake their exam but isit possible for someone who has not took 1 before to sit for the exam as one?
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alwaysLovely Reply:
January 3rd, 2010 at 4:16 pm
@Bella Tan, For science exams, there could be a practical component which makes it a little tricky. I would suggest you call SEAB for advice.
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Erm srry, Im currently studying Physics and Chemistry,NOT BIO. Error..srry.
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if i retake a certain subject, will my grade on the original marksheet be replaced?
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How do i combine my results of 2009 and 2010?coz i only get 2010 result slip…
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hi ai ling,
please advice how many o level subjects are required for entry into JC in singapore. I’m a malaysian and have been reading your blog and found it very useful. please advice. many thanks.
have a nice day!
ally
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Alan Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
6 subjects.. visit Singapore Ministry of Education website for details on those subjects.. or JAE website..
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Hey sorry , I called but where can I sign up for science , because i heard it must go for a school for Science subject.
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Alan Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Just visit http://www.bmc.edu.sg
u can study there part-time too.. Just visit the centre directly for help n inquiry..
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hi
i want to know sth abt o level
if i am a private candidate, can i take my science as one pure science and one combine scinece like pure physics and combined chem/bio?
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hey. i was absence for my english paper 1 and 2 , what result will i get? and i would like to retake next year . second question , can i only retake GCE N(T) ENGLISH only? or every other subject? third question , if i was to retake again and pass will this effect my previous cert? AND I NEED URGENT REPLY .
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Hi.Do u know how many private school is there in Singpore?which one is the cheapest?
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Hi,
I’m sec 3 this year studying in an IP school. Is there any way at all I can take ‘O’ Levels as a private candidate this year cause according to SEAB website I have to be 15 as of 1st Jan but I’m only 14.
Do you provide training for practical (chem)?
Thanks.
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Ai Ling Reply:
January 4th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
SE,
In your case, I suggest you to call SEAB to find out more or even check with your school teacher.
SEAB contact: http://seab.gov.sg/aboutUs/contactUs.html
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SE Reply:
January 5th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Thanks, Ms Ai Ling.
Do you do chemistry practical?
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Ai Ling Reply:
January 5th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
No, we don’t.
You might want to call private schools. Some have the facility.