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GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE) EXAMS
The route to higher education & professional studies
The highly sought after General Certificate of Education (GCE) is a qualification that is recognised throughout the world. It provides you with the basic qualification for entrance to higher and professional studies in the United Kingdom and other countries. Read about the different GCE examination levels and types of test.

GCE Examinations Levels - GCE examinations are conducted at the following levels:
O (Ordinary) level (GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education)
A (Advanced) level
AS (Advanced Supplementary) level

FEES
The examination fee is to be paid in Indian Rupees by demand draft or banker's cheque. The fee is a consolidated amount which includes the present applicable board fee and prevalent local fee.
For further information please write to kolkata.customercare@in.britishcouncil.org

TYPES OF TESTS

O (Ordinary) level (GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations are:

- available to candidates who are not based in the UK
- generally taken after ten years of study at age 16+
- not compulsory for a candidate with secondary qualifications
- sometimes requested by specific universities
- for any aged private candidates who meet the syllabus requirements.
Normally O-levels in five subjects qualify you to go onto A-levels.


A-(Advanced) level examinations are:
- normally taken two years after the O-levels
- a means of paving the way for entrance into undergraduate studies in universities and colleges.
If you want to apply for entrance to an undergraduate degree, a minimum of three A-level subjects is required; however be aware that individual entrance requirements of universities or vocational institutions may vary.

AS-(Advanced Supplementary) level examinations are:
- generally shorter with half the content of a GCE A-level at the same standard
- equivalent to one GCE A-level qualification if you have two AS level qualifications
- accepted in lieu of one A-level for university entrance purposes.  

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