Is Opting for Private Exams in October/November a Good Idea?

If you’re an O-Level student, you definitely must have encountered fellow students attempting to take some of their O-Level examinations privately. Now, for many students, this may be a viable option for a variety of reasons. In this article, we will discuss why opting for private exams during October and November may or may not be a good idea as well as some factors students should consider before making any decision. 

How to Appear for Private O-Level Exams?

Private O-Level examinations take place twice a year; first, during May and June and then later, during October and November. Students interested in appearing in exams during either or both of these sessions must visit the British Council website and register as a private candidate before the given deadline. Students need to fill out an online application form stating the following details:

• Awarding body

• Upcoming session in which you wish to appear

• Qualification level

• Location

• Subjects you wish to appear for the session

Once students have filled in the application form, they will need to submit the required documents via postal or courier service. Entry for your O-Level private examination will be confirmed once your documents have been processed by the British Council. Payment for the private exam can be done via bank draft payable to the British Council office, credit or debit card or bank deposit at any one of Standard Chartered Pakistan’s bank branches.

Can I Appear for My O-Level Examination Privately in the October/November Session?

Whether or not you feel able to appear for your private O-Level examination for the October/November session depends entirely on whether your school allows such practices and whether you feel you will be able to undergo the whole process without the support of your respective educational institution. 

That being said, there are numerous advantages of giving your O-Level examinations privately. These include the following:

• Flexibility: Appearing for their O-Level examinations privately allows students the freedom to choose when to appear for their exams as well as when and how to study for them.

• Customized Learning: Students preparing for their O-Level exams in a traditional school setting largely depend upon the caliber and teaching methods of their instructor. Private O-Level exams allow students to study in a way that caters to both their strengths and weaknesses. At OutClass, we offer self-paced, interactive and easy-to-understand online lectures for all O-Level subjects giving students the opportunity to plan their study schedules as per their personal preferences. 

• Reduced Pressure: When giving your O-Level exams on behalf of your school, it is easy to give in to pressure and constantly compare your performance with that of others. However, appearing for your O-Level exams privately spares you the stress of having to deal with such things and instead focus on your academic goals.

• Diverse Exam Choices: Another benefit of giving O-Level exams privately is that students can get to choose from a wide variety of subjects as well as which session to go for. Students are free to take more than two subjects in a single year, thereby reducing the total burden of exams needed to be taken.

• Economical: The overall cost of having to appear in O-Level exams on behalf of your school proves to be much higher than just appearing for your private O-Level examinations as you can gain access to free online courses, buy second-hand textbooks and invest in specific courses (such as those available here on OutClass).

• Life Circumstances: Private O-Level examinations are ideal for those who have had to take a break from their academic career either due to an illness or a personal problem. It provides the flexibility needed to study for O-Levels without the fear of falling behind. 

• Self Discipline: Being a private candidate cultivates qualities like self-discipline, time management and self-motivation which are invaluable skills that can benefit students in the long-term. 

Conclusion

As mentioned before in this article, whether taking your O-Level exams privately during the October/November session depends mostly on whether your school permits you to appear privately and whether you believe you are capable and prepared enough to take your O-Level exams privately during a given year. If you are interested in appearing for your O-Level exams privately and wish to get access to study material that will help you prepare, visit www.out-class.org and check out our courses list for O-Level subjects. Each online course includes pre-prepared video lectures that are entirely self-paced, interactive and easy-to-understand. Check it out today!