Eagle, did you write this letter? ; P
http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-letters/story/spores-levels-tougher-britains-20150509
I AGREE with Mr Ng Qi Siang on the rigour of Singapore's A levels
("Give S'pore A levels more recognition"; Thursday).
I have a friend who studied at the same secondary school as me,
completed his O levels, then migrated to Britain and did his A
levels there.
When we met up recently on his visit to Singapore, he told me that
the British A levels were similar to Singapore's O levels, with
just a few additional topics.
When I checked out British A-level papers online, I found that
Singapore's A levels were certainly more difficult and required
greater critical thinking.
The public should be made aware of this difference, and I agree
with Mr Ng that more recognition should be given to Singapore's A
levels.
I also agree with him that if Singapore's A levels are considered
to be on a par with Britain's for University admissions worldwide,
then this may be unfair to Singapore students.
Tan Jun Wei
