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General Certificate of Education (GCE) Exams
Get the qualifications for further and higher education

Do you want to study at an international institute for further or higher education? Do you want to study for professional qualifications in the UK? Then the General Certificate of Education (GCE) could help you. You can register and take Cambridge International Examinations with us.

What is GCE?

The General Certificate of Education (GCE) is an internationally recognised achievement at secondary level. GCE examinations are set by the University of Cambridge International Examinations.

You can take this qualification at the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level or the Advanced (A) levels, depending on what you need it for and the course you intend to follow. We advise you to take a preparation course that specifically follows a syllabus if you want to take a GCE exam.

What is AS-level GCE?

The subject content of the A-level syllabuses has been subdivided into two parts: the AS syllabus content, which is expected to be covered in the first half of the course, and the second part of the syllabus, commonly referred to as A2, taken at the end of the second year of study. However, there are certain subjects that are only available at AS level and can be taken as free-standing qualification.

What is A-level GCE?

An A-level is an Advanced level GCE qualification. This examination is normally taken after two years of A-level study, after you have taken your secondary level exam(s). You can take any number of A-levels; this will often depend on the qualifications that your chosen institution demands.

Why should I take As and A-level?

Good A-level results can give you access to undergraduate studies at some of the best higher education learning institutions in the world. A-level qualifications can also give you access to some professional or vocational courses. AS levels are accepted in all UK universities as half of the A-levels. For the details of the tariff operated by the UK universities and Colleges Admission Service please visit UCAS website.

When can I take AS and A-level?

You can take an AS or A-level if you have completed your secondary education. Three subjects at A-level and one General paper at AS-level is equivalent to the Intermediate level in Nepal. A-level examinations are normally taken by the student at the age of 18 but can be taken at any age.

Where can I study GCE in Nepal?

It would be best to prepare through one of these institutions. Each school and college varies in the number and type of subjects they offer and duration of the AS and A level courses.

How do I prepare?

We are a recognised centre for GCE exams in Nepal, and we can provide you with copies of past papers. Syllabus for appropriate examination can be downloaded from CIE website.

When does the exam take place?

The examinations are held twice a year. One in May/June and another in October/November.

GCE CANIDATES FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A MOBILE PHONE DURING THE EXAMINATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE SYLLABUS. THIS APPLIES WHETHER THE PHONE IS SWITCHED ON OR OFF.

When does registration take place?

Registration for May/June and October/November takes place in January/February and July/August respectively.

When do I get my result?

The results are sent about six to seven weeks after the exam in the form of Statement of Results. The certificates for successful candidates are normally sent about six weeks after the issue of results.

Where can I find out more?

You can contact our exams team for further information about GCE.

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