(O Level / IGCSE and A Level)

A guide for
PARENTS and STUDENTS

SUCCESS TOMORROW STARTS TODAY

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED
QUALIFICATIONS FROM THE UK
www.britishcouncil.org/bangladesh

 A British Council Bangladesh Publication 2010

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SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS
A guide for PARENTS AND STUDENTS

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INTRODUCTION TO
SCHOOL EXAMS
Whether you are thinking of pursuing
higher studies or planning for your
future career, it is likely that you will
be competing in a global market. This
intense competition means universities
and employers expect candidates to
have a solid educational foundation,
demonstrated by recognisable and
renowned qualifications.

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With more than 50 years of

experience in administering exams
worldwide, British Council works in
partnership with UK exam boards,
Edexcel International and Cambridge
International Examinations (CIE) to
promote school level UK qualifications
in Bangladesh. We also administer a
wide range of examinations on behalf
of UK examination boards, universities
and other awarding bodies. British
Council is proud of its reputation for
offering a professional examinations
service and a great deal of effort goes
into the setting up and administering
these examinations.

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We ensure that we maintain the highest

level of security and confidentiality
of examinations materials at all times
and provide the best examination
conditions to make your child feel
comfortable at the venue. It is always
our aim to exceed the standard that
other organisations strive to match.
We help nearly a million people every
year worldwide to achieve their life
goals by obtaining a UK qualification.

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We create opportunities for young

people in Bangladesh to achieve their
goals by improving their education and
career prospects. We offer our services
in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet and
we have also expanded our services
to cities such as Khulna, Rajshahi,
Dinajpur, Rangpur and Narayanganj and
hope to expand further.

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UK qualifications are
recognised by Governments,
Universities, Professional
Bodies and Employers around
the world.

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This booklet addresses some of the

concerns that you as parents may
have for your child sitting exams with
us. In addition, we are always happy
to answer any queries that may not
be covered here through our hotlines,
e-mail and website. The contact details
are given at the back of this booklet.

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The General Certificate of Education

(GCE) is one of the most internationally
recognised qualifications system in
the world. It is split into two levels:
The General Certificate of Secondary
Education (GCSE or O Level) is usually
taken at around the age of 16 and the
Advanced (A) Level taken at 18.

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What is the difference between

GCSE and IGCSE?

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IGCSE was created as a GCSE

examination for international use and
is tailored for a multi-cultural, multilingual audience. They are aligned
to the standards of the UK GCSE
and recognised by the University
College Admission Service (UCAS) and
universities in the UK and overseas
as equivalent grade for grade with UK
GCSE qualifications.

SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS

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What is an O Level/IGCSE?

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An O level/IGCSE is a standard
qualification in the UK, usually taken
at the age of 15 or 16. You can take
any number of O level/IGCSE exams,
depending on the qualifications that
your chosen institution asks for. Most
students in Bangladesh schools take
up to nine O level/IGCSE exams after
studying for two to three years in their
chosen subjects, such as in the fields of
Science, Commerce or Humanities.

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Students in Bangladesh can sit for O

levels or IGCSE (or a combination of
both). From June 2011 Edexcel will stop
offering O levels and replace them with
IGCSE. Cambridge will continue to offer
both O level and IGCSE.

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Why should I take an O Level/

IGCSE?

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O levels/IGCSE have exactly the same

recognition in Bangladesh as the
Secondary School Certificate (SSC).
Many parents and guardians are aware
that UK qualifications have a much
wider recognition and acceptance
outside Bangladesh. They also consider
that the style of learning and testing
of UK qualifications provides a better
foundation for future success.

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What is an A Level?

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An A level is an Advanced level GCE

qualification. This exam is normally
taken after two years of A level study,
following the O level/IGCSE exams. You
can take any number of A level exams;
in the UK, most college students take
three or four A level exams for their
final two years of study. The number
of A levels you take will often depend
on the qualifications that the university
you have chosen requires.

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Why should I take A Level?

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A level results can open doors for you

to undergraduate studies at some of
the best higher educational institutions
in the world, and to a wide range of
professional and vocational courses
that can help build your skills for an
exciting and rewarding career.

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A level qualifications are also accepted

at nearly all national and private
universities in Bangladesh. Please
contact the universities directly for
information. You can also check out our
website for admission criteria:
www.britishcouncil.org/bangladesh/
admissioncriteria

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What subjects can I take?

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We offer all popular subjects for

these exams. Please contact us for
an updated list of the subjects we
currently offer. However, if you are
considering taking up any specialist
subject, which may require special
facilities or accredited examiners,
please contact us in advance to find
out whether you are able to sit for that
exam in Bangladesh.

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www.britishcouncil.org/bangladesh/
admissioncriteria

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An English medium
background means that
they do well in the public
university classes.

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I think anyone with an English

Medium background will do well in
their graduate courses because all
the books are in English and the
lectures are in English. Also, as we
have dealt with analytical questions in
our GCE courses, we are able to solve
analytical problems with more ease.

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We are also more socially aware. We

have been part of clubs before so
we know how to work together with
people. This is a huge plus point for us,
which students from Bangla Medium
may not have.
Sreedav Das (undergraduate,
BUET)

What is the difference between

Edexcel and CIE?
The UK has five exam boards offering
school level qualifications. Schools
and colleges are able to freely choose
between them on a subject-by-subject
basis. Many schools use a mixture of
examining boards.
Edexcel and CIE offer O, A and IGCSE
qualifications in Bangladesh. Their
school exams follow the standards and
criteria set by the UK Qualifications
and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and
are recognised by employers and
universities across the world.
The examining boards differ in the
number of subjects that they offer, the
contents of the syllabus and the ways
in which they set their exams.
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS

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Does it make any difference

which board I sit my exams
under?

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No. If a university, employer or

government accepts O, IGCSE, GCSE
and A levels they will not specify which
board awarded the certificate.

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you will sit under after considering a
number of factors such as the subjects
on offer, the syllabus, the style of the
exams, the availability of resources, the
preferences of the school governing
board, teachers and parents.

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Where are my exams marked?

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All O, A and IGCSE exam papers for

the whole world are marked in the UK
by examiners appointed, trained and
monitored by the boards.

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Can examiners be biased

towards certain countries?

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No, examiners mark scripts from all

over the world. They have no way of
knowing where the script came from.
As candidates are only identified by
a number, the examiner also has no
way of knowing the identity of the
candidate.

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Do I have to register through a

school?

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A prospective candidate does not

have to register through a school. You
can register online as an individual
candidate, and as long as the required
accredited documents are provided to
our offices (please remember to check
our website for the list of required
documents), you will be allowed to take
the exam. Applying as an independent
candidate does not make the process
of getting the results more difficult.

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The services provided by us to

independent candidates throughout
the entire process are exactly the
same as a candidate from a recognised
school would get. Just because you
want to register independently does
not mean that things will become
harder for you.

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The only exception to this is if you

are sitting a science subject with
a practical exam or alternative to
practical paper. You will only be allowed
to register for that subject through a
school which has been authorised to
teach that subject. This is because the
board needs you to have had sufficient
practical experience before sitting for
an exam.

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Will having foreign qualifications

make it harder for me to find a
job in Bangladesh?

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No. the majority of employers accept

O/IGCSE and A Levels. Many prefer
staff from an A level background as
they appreciate the analytical and
problem solving skills which are a key
part of success in UK qualifications.
This is especially true for international
organisations.

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11

English Medium students

can still compete even
if they are not used to the
straight memorisation

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Most of the students studying the

H.S.C. syllabus just memorise the facts
without understanding the concepts.
For the Medical College Admission
Test (MCAT) it is essential to memorise
loads of facts and hence I had a hard
time switching from understanding
to virtually memorising the whole
book. Many times I felt frustrated
during my MCAT preparations but
I wouldnt have been admitted into
Dhaka Medical College if I had just
moaned about it. So its absolutely
necessary to pick yourself up and
motivate yourself to do six months of
hard work so that you can study at
the best colleges in this country.
Md. Walid Akram Hussain
(Undergraduate at Dhaka Medical
College, under the University of
Dhaka)

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12

Do I need to sit practical

examinations?

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If you are following the CIE curriculum for

science subjects such as Chemistry, Biology
and Physics, you will have an option to take
either practical exams or alternative to
practical papers for O Level/IGCSE, but you
will be required to sit practical exams for A
Level exams.

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If you are studying the Edexcel curriculum,

you will not be required to take practical
exams or do coursework but will need to
take alternate to practical or alternate to
coursework units for your A Level exams
to demonstrate that you have completed
practical syllabus during your course of
study in school.
You will need to attest your exam
registration form at your respective school
or approved institute.

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cwZvb _K cixv wbeb dig mZvwqZ
KivZ ne|

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SOME FACTS ABOUT OUR

EXAM ADMINISTRATION

Avgv`i cixv ckvmb mwKZ

wKQz Z_

How do we choose the venues?

Avgiv wKfve fby wbaviY Kwi?

We go to great lengths to identify

suitable premises which meet the UK
boards and British Council regulations
before contracting them as exam
venues. This process starts about one
year before the exam session.

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gb cixvi Rb cQ`bxq vb LuyRZ mevP
cPv PvjvB| cixv eli GK eQi AvM
_KB GB cwqv i nq|

We choose our venues on a number of

factors including size, location, lighting,
air conditioning, generator support and
other facilities. We prefer to use larger
venues as this helps us to control the
security and administration of the
exams. It reduces opportunities for
malpractice and security breaches and
ensures that the same fair chance is
given to all candidates.

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wbevPb Kwi, hgb AvqZb, Aevb, chv Avjv,
kxZvZc eev, RbviUi eev Ges Abvb
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cQ` Ki _vwK, KviY GZ Ki Avgv`i
wbivcv wbqY I cixv cwiPvjbvq myweav nq|
GUv Amv`ycvq Aej^bi Ges wbivcv wewNZ
nIqvi myhvM nvm Ki Ges me cixv_xi Rb
mgvb myhvM c`vb wbwZ Ki|

All venues are air-conditioned.

If you are worried about being
too cold, please bring a jumper
with you.

me cixvK`B kxZvZc wbqwZ|

Avcbvi Vvvi mgmv _vKj AbyMn
Ki GKwU Rvvi/kxZi Kvco wbq
AvmZ fzjeb bv|

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Items that are strictly

prohibited inside the
exams hall:
Mobile phones
Any digital devices (iPods, MP3
players, pagers, etc.)
Clip boards
Books, notes, dictionaries
or writing materials (unless
otherwise instructed)
Non-transparent pencil cases
Programmable calculators
Calculator cases
Food/drinks/sweets etc

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enb Kiv wbwl
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cvMvgej KvjKzjUi
KvjKzjUi KBm
Lv`/wgvb/ cvbxq `e|

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Can I sit for exams outside

Dhaka?

Avwg wK XvKvi evBi _K cixvq

AskMnY KiZ cvwi?

Besides Dhaka, we administer exams

from our British Council offices in
Chittagong and Sylhet. Also, we
have a large population of students
studying the UK school curriculum in
cities such as Narayanganj, Khulna,
Rajshahi, Dinajpur and Rangpur. As we
always have the candidates interest
and well being in mind, we try to make
all arrangements for candidates to
sit exams without having to travel to
another city whilst maintaining the
same standards and security.

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gvag PMvg I wmjUI cixv wbqY Ki
_vwK| GQvov, AmsL Qv/Qvx Avgv`i Aaxb
bvivqM, Lyjbv, ivRkvnx, w`bvRcyi Ges iscyi
BDK KvwiKzjvg covkvbv KiQb| Qv/
Qvx`i myweavi K_v fe Avgiv Pv Kwi hb
Zviv wbR wbR kni GKB vvW I wbivcv
eevi ga cixv w`Z cvi|

Opportunities for those

living outside Dhaka

XvKvi evBii cixv_x`i

Rb myhvM

My biggest concern was whether

it was a good decision on our part
to enroll our daughter in an English
medium school given that we live
outside Dhaka the central hub for
the English medium crowd and
opportunities. After passing her A
levels in Chittagong, my greatest
concern was her chance of getting
into a University in Chittagong. But,
as it turned out, this examination
does truly cater for all regions- be it
Dhaka or outside- in Chittagong or
Khulna. My daughter is now studying
at a university here with a full
scholarship and doing very well.
- A parent from Chittagong.

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hnZz XvKv Kw`K, m KviY Avwg Avgvi
gqK BsiwR gvagi zj fwZi evcvi
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cvk Kivi ci eo `ywv wQj m PMvgi
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ci eySZ cvijvg me AjB GB cixv
mgvb Zv mUv XvKv wKsev XvKvi evBi
Lyjbv ev PMvg| Avgvi gq GLb c~Yv
ew wbq GLvbKvi GKwU wekwe`vjq coQ
Ges AZ fvjv djvdj KiQ|
PMvgi GKRb AwffveK

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How are the exams conducted?

cixvjv wKfve bqv nq?

In addition to our dedicated staff who

are present at all venues to assure
standards at every exams session,
we have more than 400 experienced
and professional invigilators. They
all go through vigorous recruitment
and professional training on exams
administration every year. Some of
our invigilators are doctors, university
professors, teachers and engineers in
their professional lives.

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cZKwU cixvi gvb eRvi ivLvi Rb me
cixvK` DcwZ _vKb, iqQ PvikiI
ewk Awf Ges ckvMZ cwi`kK| cwZeQiB
Zviv KVvi wbqvM cwqvi gyLvgywL nb Ges
cixv cwiPvjbvi ckvMZ cwkY jvf Kib|
Avgv`i cwi`kK`i ga AbK Zv`i
ckvMZ Rxeb Wvvi, wekwe`vjqi AavcK,
wkK Ges cKkjx|

We ensure that all of our invigilators

are neutral and are not connected in
any way with the students sitting for
the exam. For example, where we use
school teachers we ensure that they
have not been involved preparing any
of the students for their exams.

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mevB wbic Ges AskMnYKvix cixv_x`i
m KvbvfveB m bq| D`vniY wnme,
hLb cwi`kK`i ga zj wkK _vKb
ZLb Avgiv wbwZ Kwi h, Zviv cixvi Rb
wkv_x`i cZKiYi KvR hy wQjb bv|

We ensure that all our support staff

including security are fully trained;
every venue has at least one member
of staff who is a trained First Aider.

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ewmn Avgv`i me Kgx cwkYcv; cwZwU
cixvK` Kgc GKRb Kgx _vKb whwb
GKRb cwkYcv cv_wgK wPwKrmv mev
c`vbKvix ev dv-GBWvi|

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QUICK TIPS FOR PARENTS

1.

Chances are your child understands

how important his/her exams are, so
make sure you do not stress them
out too much. Give them the space
they need to study, and help them
if they ask for it, but make sure you
do not put them under too much
pressure - it can seriously affect their
performance! Your child can only do
his/her best, so the most important
thing you can tell them is that you are
more concerned about their welfare,
rather than their results.

2.

Your child needs a dedicated quiet

study area with enough lighting to
help them study. If you have younger
children as well, please make sure
they understand how important the
exams are, so they do not bother
their siblings during study times.

3.

Make sure you know the date, time

and location of your childs exams so
that you can help him or her develop
an effective study schedule.

4.

5.

6.

Breaks are important! Give your child

at least one evening away from the
books every week, and make sure
they take frequent short breaks while
studying.
You would be amazed how important
diet is for an examinee - make sure
they eat healthy foods, and avoid
excessive sugar and junk food.
If your child has a chronic medical
condition, like diabetes or asthma or
if there is a family emergency, make
sure the Examinations staff know
about it. Special considerations can

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be made if we are given sufficient

notice. Your childs success is our
top priority, and so we are more than
happy to help you any way we can.
7.

Make sure you know where your

childs venue will be and plan to be
there at least 45 minutes before the
scheduled start time.

8.

Your child may have two exams

scheduled at the same time (clash),
this will mean that the timing will be
slightly different. Make sure you know
what arangements have been made
for this.
Source: Edexcel International website

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1.

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mvnvh KiZ cvij Avbw`Z eva Kwi|
7. Avcbvi mvbi cixvK` Kv_vq Zv
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Kib|
8. Avcbvi mvbi GKB w`b wfb mgq `ywU
cixv _vKZ cvi| G msv me eev
mb nqQ wK bv Zv wbwZ Kib|
m~: GWj BUvibvkbvj IqemvBU
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QUICK TIPS FOR STUDENTS

1. Lets face it. Exams ARE stressful. But
do not worry; the more you stress
out, the worse it gets. You will be
amazed what a relaxed state of mind
can do to your results. So, please
relax, take it easy, and make sure you
are prepared ahead of time.
2. Create a revision timetable with
sensible work slots and then show it
to your parents. But make sure you
include enough short breaks! Your
parents will only worry when they are
not sure what you are doing, or if you
do not seem to have to have a plan.
Organise yourself well and it will help
you fulfill your potential.
3. Allocate your time wisely! You have to
get a chance to revise for all subjects.
So allocate hours to each subject and
topics that you need to cover for the
next two days.
4. Know where your exams are and
when they start, how long they are,
what equipment you are allowed to
take in (for example calculators) and
what you are not allowed to take in
(mobiles, notes etc.).
5. If you dont feel comfortable revising,
get your family to help you. You will
be amazed how important you can
make them feel, and at the same time,
you will get your revision done.
6. It is important you are fit and well
before the exams. So make sure you
eat and sleep properly. A lack of sleep
and a poor diet will only make things
worse. So take a deep breath, get
your sleep right, eat right and you will
feel energetic and alert.
7. Make sure you have the things you
need for the exam the evening
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before. This will ensure you do not

panic the morning of the exam!
8. Relax for a while right before your
exams. Watch some TV, take a walk
or simply lay back and de-stress.
You dont want to confuse yourself
and feel pressured by last minute
cramming.
9. Take it easy. Be confident and walk into
the exam hall - we are here to greet
you and be with you through it all.
10. Be prepared. You are going to have
to sit still and concentrate. Make
sure you are wearing something
comfortable and appropriate - this is
even more important it you are doing
a practical exam. All our venues are
air conditioned. If you are concerned
that you may get too cold, please
bring a jumper with you.
Source: Edexcel International website

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1.

2.

3.

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Avcbvi mvebv c~iY mvnvh Kie|
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wiwfkbi Rb chv mgq Avcbvi _vKZ
ne| myZivs, cwZwU welq Ges welqei
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AvcbvK mb KiZ ne|

4.

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cvieb Ges Kvbjv bqv wbwl (bvU,
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5.

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Zvnj Avcbvi cwieviK mvnvh KiZ ejyb|
Avcwb avibvB bB GZ Zviv KZUv Lywk ne
Ges GKBm Avcwb Avcbvi wiwfkbI kl
KiZ cvieb|

6.

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7.

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8.

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cixvK`B kxZvZc wbqwZ| Avcbvi
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m~: GWj BUvibvkbvj IqemvBU
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We also contact the respective police

stations, traffic police and (DESA)
authority to inform them of our exam
schedules and to ensure their support
in making sure that the exams are
conducted without any external
disturbance.

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KZcK Avgv`i cixvi mgqm~wP mK
AvMvg Rvwbq ivwL Ges evwnK Kvbv Svgjv
QvovB hb cixvjv cwiPvjbv Kiv hvq m
evcvi Zv`i mg_b wbwZ Kwi|

What arrangements are there for

Special Needs candidates?

h me cixv_xi wekl Pvwn`v iqQ

Zv`i Rb wK eev iqQ?

We make every effort to cater for

candidates with special needs. If
your circumstances require special
administrative arrangements to be
made, for example extra time, you must
apply to us when you register for your
exam.

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cqvRb c~iY Avgiv memgq mP| Avcbvi
hw` wekl Kvb cqvRb _vK, hgb AwZwi
mgq `iKvi nq, Zvnj cixvi Rb wbewZ
nIqvi mgq G evcvi Avgv`i KvQ Ave`b
KiZ ne|

Please inform us when you

register if you have special
needs.
What if a candidate suddenly
falls sick?

hw` Kvb cixv_x nVvr Amy nq co

m wK eev bqv nq?

We have trained First Aiders in all

our exams venues to attend to such
cases. In the first instance, we take the
candidate to a comfortable area (with
the candidates consent) away from
exam hall to rest. We try to assess the
candidates condition as quickly as
possible and contact the parent.

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mvgvj `qvi Rb me mgq cwkwZ dvGBWvi _vKb| G aibi cwiwwZZ mevi AvM
Avgiv cixv_xK cixv nj _K mwiq (Zvi
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Rb wbq hvB| Avgiv `Z cixv_xi kvixwiK
Aev hvPvB Kivi Pv Kwi Ges AwffveK`i
Lei `B|

If the candidate recovers within 15

minutes, we allow the candidate to
continue the exam. However, additional
time will only be permitted at the
discretion of the Exams Officer.

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wdi Avm Zvnj ZvK cybivq cixv `qvi
myhvM `q Avgiv| Ze Gvg Awdmvii
mycvwikB Kej AwZwi mgq eiv Kiv nq|

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Avcbvi wekl Kvb Pvwn`v _vKj

wbebi mgq Avgv`i Rvwbq
ivLyb|

What items are candidates allowed

to take into the exam hall?

Kvb wRwbmjv cixv_xiv cixv nj

wbq hZ cvie?

Candidates must bring black or dark

blue writing pens, pencils, erasers,
non-programmable calculators and any
other permitted equipment required for
the exam along with their Statement
of Entry and a valid passport in the
British Council provided transparent
folder.

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^Q dvvi Kvjv ev Mvp bxj Kjg, cwj,
BiRvi, bb-cvMvgej KvjKzjUi Ges
cixvi Rb Abvb Abygvw`Z e I UgU
Ae GwU I cvmcvU wbq AvmZ ne|

Drinking water is available

for candidates inside the
exam hall.

cixv_x`i Rb K`i fZi

cvwbi eev _vK|

All candidates need to

undergo strict security
checks before they are
allowed into the exam hall.

me cixv_xK K` ceki c~e

Kov wbivcv PwKsqi fZi w`q
hZ ne|

Bring only permitted items and

get through quickly.

Abygvw`Z wRwbmjvB Kej m

wbq Avmyb Ges `Z K` XzK
cob|

What happens if a candidate

forgets to bring passport or
statement of entry to the venue?
We need to ensure that we can
prove the identity of every candidate
sitting for an exam, it is therefore
very important that you bring your
documents with you. If for any reason
you dont have your documents with
you on the day, you must inform the
exams officer at the venue immediately.
Although we will make every effort
to ensure that you sit for the test,
we cannot guarantee that this will be
possible.

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wbq AvmZ fzj hvq Zvnj wK ne?
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me cixv_xi cwiPq mwVK, G KviY Avcbvi
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Gvg AwdmviK Rvbvb| hw`I Avgiv AvcbvK
cixvq AskMnY KiZ `qvi me PvB Kie,
wK Gi wbqZv w`Z cviwQ bv|

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How do we contact
candidates?

Avgiv wKfve cixv_x`i m

hvMvhvM Kwi?

We use several methods to

communicate with our registered
candidates. We use SMS for quick
updates, our website and newspaper
announcements. We are in constant
communication with all schools and
institutes.

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hvMvhvM Ki _vwK| Avgiv mekl Aev
Rvbvbvi Rb GmGgGm, Avgv`i IqemvBU,
cwKvq NvlYv w`q _vwK| Avgiv mejv zj
I cwZvbi mv_ mvewYK hvMvhvM ivwL|

What facilities are there for

parents?

AwffveK`i Rb mLvb wK eev

iqQ?

Our primary concern is the security

and comfort of the students. Wherever
possible we try to cater for the
needs of any accompanying parents
or guardians. This means that the
facilities available to parents and
guardians will vary from venue to
venue and we thank you in advance for
your understanding. Please note that
there may not be a sitting or waiting
area for parents/guardians at some
vanues.

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wbivcv I ^w wbwZ Kiv| cixv_x`i m
AvMZ AwffveK`i cqvRb c~iYiI h_vme
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ivLeb h, wKQz wKQz fbyZ AwffveK`i Rb
emvi eev bvI _vKZ cvi|

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Procedures for feedback or

complaints
We have helpdesks in all our venues
to help parents/candidates with any
exam related queries. In the event
that you want to give feedback or
lodge a complaint, you can do this
immediately with exam officer available
at the venue or write to us at exams@
bd.britishcouncil.org or speak to the
Examinations Manager directly over
phone.

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exams@bd.brishcouncil.org GB
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IMPORTANT POINTS
TO NOTE ABOUT YOUR
EXAMINATIONS.

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wKQz iZc~Y w`K

British Council strictly enforces certain

regulations. Please follow these rules:

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Pj| AbyMn Ki Gjv AbymiY Kib-

1.

Bring your Statement of Entry

(Admit Card) and a valid ID
(passport) to every exam.

1. cwZ cixvq Avcbvi UgU Ad GwU

(AvWwgU KvW) Ges ea cwiPqc
(cvmcvU) m Avbyb|

2.

Upon receipt of your Statement

of Entry check VERY CAREFULLY
and make sure that the following
information is recorded
correctly:

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ci AZ mZKZvi m Lqvj Ki
`Lyb h wbgwjwLZ Z_jv mwVKfve
`qv iqQ :

your full name

Avcbvi c~Y bvg

your date of birth

Avcbvi Rb ZvwiL

subjects and/or units (A-/AS-O

level/IGCSE) you are taking

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if you have cash in codes,

please check that these are
also correct

your UCI number

If you find that any of the information

is incorrect then please contact us
immediately. Unreported errors could
result in you receiving incorrect or
incomplete results.
3.

Be on time for all your

examinations.

If you are late then your work might not

be accepted.
4.

Do not become involved in

any type of dishonest of unfair
practices.

If you cheat, or break the rules then you

could be disqualified from all your subjects.
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bvI nZ cvi|
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_K weiZ _vKzb
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AvcbvK me cixv _K ewnvi Kiv nZ cvi|

4.

Only take the materials and

equipment that are allowed into
the examination room.

Equipment and materials that might be

used to give you an unfair advantage
will not be allowed in the examination
room. These include, notes, calculator
cases/instructional leaflets, bags,
personal electronic devices (TVs,
stereos, reading pens, mobile phones,
walkie-talkies, iPods and other MP3
players, pagers).
Please remember that possession of
unauthorised materials, even if you
do not intend to use it, is breaking the
rules. You will probably be penalised, or
even disqualified.
5.

Do not talk or try to disturb

other candidates during the
examination.

Please be considerate. The examination

is important; disruptions and
distractions could greatly harm other
candidates concentration.
6.

Do not borrow anything from

another candidate during the
exam.

Sharing materials and equipment

during the exam is not allowed.
7.

If you leave the examination

room unattended by an
invigilator, then you will not be
allowed to return.

To guarantee fair practice for all

candidates, once you have left the
room, unaccompanied by a designated
representative, you will not be allowed
back in.

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KiZ cvi|
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_K wKQz beb bv
cixv PjvKvj Abi Kvbv DcKiY Ges h
eenvi Kiv hve bv|
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Zvnj AvcbvK cybivq cek KiZ `qv ne
bv|

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Gici wK ne?

When are the results expected to

be available?

cixvi djvdj Ke cKvwkZ ne?

Results for May-June session are

usually published in mid August, for
January session in mid March and for
October/November session in January.
The results for Edexcel are available on
our website but for CIE exams they are
available through schools. Candidate
Statement of Provisional Results are
sent to students home addresses for
students private and to the schools for
the school candidates.

When will the certificates be

available?
The original certificates are available
in November for May/June session,
June for January session and March
for October/November session.
Candidates need to show their
individual Statement of Entry or a Valid
International Passport when collecting
the certificate from the British Council.
The candidates must collect the
certificates in person. Alternatively,
a candidate may authorise someone
to collect their certificate on their
behalf. However this must be done in
writing and the statement of entry or
a valid international passport must be
presented upon collection.

What can be done if my results

are not up to my expectations?
After the results are published, the
EAR (Enquiry about Results) services
are offered to candidates who are not
satisfied with their results. For details
on this please contact our office.

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Ges Avei/bf^i mkbi djvdj RvbyqvwiZ
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zjjvi gvag cvIqv hve| hviv cvBfU
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Ges zj _K hviv w`qQb Zv`i wbR wbR
zj cvVvbv nq|

mvwUwdKU Ke cvIqv hve?

g~j mvwUwdKU bf^i (g-Ryb mkbi Rb),
Ryb (Rvbyqvwi mkbi Rb) Ges gvP (Avei/
bf^i) cvIqv hve| wewUk KvDwj _K
mvwUwdKU MnY Kivi Rb cixv_x`iK
UgU Ae GwU A_ev ea AvRvwZK
cvmcvU c`kb KiZ ne| cixv_x`iK
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KiZ cvib, mI Avmj UgU Ae
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ne|

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hZ cvi?
iRv cKvwkZ nevi ci, hme cixv_xi
djvdj Avkvbyic nqwb Zv`iK BGAvi
(GbKvqvwi AvevDU iRvm) mev cve Kiv
nq| G welq Aviv Z_i Rb Avgv`i Awdm
hvMvhvM Kib|

They can apply for recheck, remark,

access to scripts services with the
required fee. You can expect results
within four to six weeks.

So you have completed your

A-Levels - what now?
First, you have to think what you want
to do with your life. This is never an
easy decision, so make sure you take
enough time to think it through clearly.
But do not worry - it is not a decision
you have to take alone talk to your
parents, your favorite teachers, even
your friends, and figure out where you
want to see yourself ten years from
now.
Once you have made that decision,
it is time to find the right higher
education options to make your dream
come true. These days, there is no
end to the opportunities for higher
education - there are many universities,
both at home and abroad- which can
give you the kind of education you
need to succeed. Consider whats the
best option for you, whether it is a
public university or a private one in
Bangladesh or abroad. Again, it is a
difficult decision, but there are lots of
resources available on the internet.
Speak to the people you know to help
you make the right choices.
An undergraduate education will open
many doors for you, but a graduate
degree will open many more. But do
not worry if you dont know yet what
you want to specialise in - thats what
university and your career advisor are
for.

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cybtg~jvqb Ges cixvi LvZv `Lvi Ave`b
KiZ cvieb| Avcwb 4 _K 6 mvni ga
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nIqvi wKQz bB AvcbvK mvnvhi Rb iqQ
wekwe`vjq Ges Kvwiqvi civgkKiv|

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Take your time in university to learn as

much as you can, and also remember
to have fun - most university graduates
and professionals recall their university
days the best times of their lives.
Even if you have been admitted to
university, make sure you keep your
O-level/IGCSE and A-level certificates
safe. These are valuable documents
which will be necessary for graduate
school admissions and even certain
jobs. Make sure you ask your parents
to keep your certificates in a safe place
for you - you never know when you
might need them.

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AwffveKK ejyb Zviv hb mvwUwdKUjv
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gynZ cqvRb ne Zv Avcwb wbRI Rvbb bv|

Professional Advisory Service for

Students (PASS)

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(wcGGmGm)

If you are considering higher education

in the UK, we have a professional team
of experienced staff to assist you
with the entire process from making
necessary contacts with your chosen
UK institutions up to assisting with
the visa procedures. You can make an
appointment over phone or by emailing
to education@bd.britishcouncil.org

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A_ev educaon@bd.brishcouncil.org
GB wVKvbvq B-gBj Ki GKwU AvcqUgU
KiZ cvib|

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Kib- wekwe`vjqi cvb Qv I ckvRxexiv
wek^we`vjq RxebK Zv`i Rxebi me_K
miv mgq ej gb Kib|

Entrance into public

universities is not
impossible for us

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Avgv`i Rb Ame wKQz bq...

The entry procedure is very simple

but long. It is the same for any
admission procedure for any private
university. The only exception is
that the results of O levels and A
levels needs to be converted into
a nationalised GPA format from a
specified government office. A 5
As in O levels and 3 As in A levels is
equivalent to a total of GPA 10.00 for
SSC and HSC.

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AavqbiZ)

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GBPGmwm-Z wRwcG 10.00 Gi mgZyj|

Tanveer Hasan (Undergraduate,

Sylhet Medical College)

The admission exams

are also administered in
English
The requirements for English Medium
students are mentioned in the University
of Dhakas admission brochure. The
advantage was, we have Elective/
Advance English instead of Bangla in
the admission test. The admission test
was MCQ based with 100 questions for
1.2 marks, 50 questions of English and
50 of general knowledge. For Bangla
Medium candidates it was English-25,
Bangla-25, general knowledge-50.
This gave me the competitive edge
because I could focus on two subjects.
And during the Viva part of the exam, I
did better than others. English medium
students are smart, well-spoken and
intelligent. This impresses the Viva
boards in the public universities and it
distinguishes them from the others.
Rafeya Rashim (Undergraduate,
University of Dhaka)

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wefvMi Qvx)
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Having an O and A level

certificate and a foreign
undergraduate degree does
not mean that we cannot
make it in Bangladesh

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Ges we`wk wWwM _vKvi gvb GB
bq h evsjv`k Avgv`i Rb
Kvb myhvM bB ...

One of the biggest concerns I faced

growing up within the O level and A
level system of education was that
I would get a degree from another
country, then become disconnected
from Bangladesh and not be able
to make it here. says Shakil Rabbi,
a lecturer at a private university in
Dhaka. In fact that was not a factor
at all. I did not really have a problem
fitting back in. My experiences in my
O levels and A levels taught me to be
adaptable, which helped me fit into
the various fields I have worked in
before I became a lecturer at a private
university.

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KiQ|

I have been a student at the University

of Dhaka. I have also worked in local
private sector firms before I became a
lecturer at a private university. I have
had to study and work with people
(Bangladeshis and internationals) from
various backgrounds and disciplines. I
have never had any problem getting
along with them. My O level and A
level background never hampered
me but helped me adapt to my new
environments. Without the inculcation
of the skills needed to be adaptable,
which the O level and A level and my
Liberal Arts undergraduate education
taught me, I think I would have had a
much harder time succeeding.
Shakil Rabbi (currently working
as a Lecturer at the Department of
English and Humanities, University of
Liberal Arts Bangladesh).
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WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

You can contact our Examinations Services team for more information and advice
on GCE exams and other UK qualifications you can take with us.
British Council Dhaka
5 Fuller Road, Dhaka 1000
Tel: + 880 (0) 2 861 8905
Fax: + 880 (0) 2 861 3375
Hotlines- 01730 303885 & 01730 311439
(from 9am to 5pm)
E-mail: dhaka.enquiries@bd.britishcouncil.org
British Council Chittagong
77/A East Nasirabad, Chittagong
Tel: + 880 (0) 31 657884-6
Fax: + 880 (0) 31 657881
Hotlines- 01713 103639
(from 11am to 6pm)
E-mail: chittagong.enquiries@bd.britishcouncil.org
British Council Sylhet
Al-Hamrah Shopping City, Level-6
Zindabazar, Sylhet 3100
Tel: + 880 (0) 821 814925
Fax: + 880 (0) 821 814924
Hotlines- 01730 334023
(from 10am to 4pm)
E-mail: sylhet.enquiries@bcsylhet.org
Brtish Council Examinations website: www.britishcouncil.org/bangladesh/exams.htm
You can also visit Exam Board websites for further information.
Edexcel International

: www.edexcel-international.org

Cambridge International Examinations : www.cie.org.uk

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CAREER
SUCCESS
THROUGH UK
QUALIFICATIONS

www.britishcouncil.org/bangladesh