We run secondary school examinations on behalf of a number of UK examination boards (includes Edexcel and CIE).

• GCE Advanced Levels
• GCE Ordinary Levels
• IGCSE

Introduction
GCE O Levels are established qualifications that keep pace with educational developments and trends, offered to secondary and pre-university students. They are recognized throughout the world, by academic institutes and employers, as a mark of quality and evidence of real ability.

GCE A Level is the world's most popular international examination for 16–18 year olds. As one of the most recognized qualifications around the world, it is accepted as proof of academic ability for entry to universities worldwide.

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is the world's most popular international qualification for 14–16 year olds. It develops successful students, giving them excellent preparation for their next steps in education, including progression to A and AS Level study, and equips them with skills for immediate employment. IGCSE is recognized by universities and employers worldwide.

British Council China is registered as Examination Service Centre with two global recognized examboard Edexcel and CIE who offer GCE & IGCSE exams.

If you would like to know more about GCE and IGCSE examinations, please visit: www.cie.org.uk or www.edexcel.org.uk.

How to Register？
Private candidates should complete the Registration form and submit it together with the examination fee to our office one week before registration deadline. Download registration form:
CIENovember 2009session registration form
Edexcel January 2010session registration form

To complete the registration form, please first consult your respective academic institution for information on the subjects. If you are not sure about the subjects availability and need more detailed information, please refer to Edexcel and CIE websites.

CIE:
2009 November session Registration deadline:  14 Aug 2009
Exam period:
IGCSE,O/AS/A2 level: 15 Oct-5 Nov 2009

Edexcel:
2010 May session Registration deadline:I
GCE: 21 Oct, 2009 (Double board fee will be charged after this date)
          4 Nov, 2009 (Entry amendment fees maybe charged for change of subjects)
          21 Nov, 2009 (Triple board fee will be charged after this date)
Exam period:
GCE: 11 Jan - 5 Feb, 2010

Please register through our centre at least one week before the official registration deadline.

Exams Charge
Board fee: set by respective exam boards, collected locally by British Council
Local charge: RMB 180 per hour of exam per candidate
DHL postage: RMB 244 / parcel to UK

Candidates need to pay the total fee by cash or postal order before registration.