Email from one of the students:
Basically, i am a o level graduate of 2007 and scored pretty well in my other subjects just that my maths got a D7. Even though, i appealed and got a place in polytechnic and currently going to study my favourite course that i am keen in. I tried JAE, but i failed even though i apply for design courses however i appealed again using JPAE, and i sucessfully got a place.Now what i want to ask is, do u think i should retake my o level maths again? I have just register as a private candidate for 2008 o level maths elemetary maths the old syylbas. However from small to big, i do not really have interest in maths but i hate teo see a 7 in my o level grade. What do u advise? i am really confused now, because if i were to retake i have to study my poly as well as the maths.. So what should i do? I rreally hope u can help me out here.
Now my questions to you is
- “Why do you want to retake your O Level Maths?”
- “What purpose does retaking serve for you and what is it you hope to achieve for this 2nd attempt?”
You need to get your purpose clear and strong so that your goal will be clear as well. Whatever is your choice, there are different consequences to bear. Are you fully ready for these?
Only you will know the answers to the above 2 questions. And only you decide on whether you should retake your o level maths again.
fyi: The old syllabus 4017 is going to be totally out of syllabus soon.
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Due to the drawing near on closing date for the registration of 2008 GCE O Level exams, they have been a high search on this area.
I have also quite a number of emails on this as well.
I have written previously in How To Retake O Level As A Private Candidate on some of the steps involved in the registration.
All Private Candidates must be clear on the instructions of the following matters:
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The Complete Instructions available here.
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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.”
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Hi,
I'm Ai Ling. I enjoy coaching students who have challenges with
understanding and scoring in 'O' Level A-Maths and E-Maths. 
