query regarding gce o level private candidate

[G]erm SG

hey, im not a student and im currently serving my national service but im interested in applying for three o level subject examination for this year (2007). where can i do that? i mean do i go to a private school? or ministry of education?
is it possible for me to only apply for the examination itself and do the studying by myself? im not very sure of these things can somebody kindly explain more to me please. Thanks Very Happy

Ito_^ SG

can. u can apply online and pay using singapore post.

but pls take note of the closing date. dun be late! or u have to wait one whole year.

Hogzilla SG

Application: Via the internet and pay the exam fee via any post office.

No, you dun need to go to a private school, can do the stodying by yourself. I would advise you to go to a private school, though.

My friend also tried to study by himself in NS, but he just don't have the time. Then lan lan, must disrupt. I also tried to study on my own for A, it is a subject I'm very confident about, but I only manage to secure a B3. So what's your take?

Ito_^ SG

i oso study my o lvls myself.

muz manage time well.

quite difficult.

ProudlySingaporean SG

sorry just to hijack this thread a little, can i ask if it’s possible to take up part-time degree courses or diplomas like soon after bmt during NS? like those business/finance courses offered by SIM UOL. really need advice on whether such part-time learning is worth teh time and $$$. many thanks!

[G]erm SG

i talked to my pc about this before and he said yes it is possible to disrupt your ns after bmt to pursue further studies. but you have to inform your unit beforehand and even more importantly you have to secure a placing in that institution before you can be considered for disruption. its a lot of paperwork this and that so its best you inform your unit first coz its gonna take an uncertain number of weeks before you can get a black and white approval.

and regarding the private candidate for gce o levels exams application (not private school), where can i go to do so? is it MOE? can someone confirm with me thanks. coz i think i wanna do so asap before i book in camp tomorrow.

Xcert SG

U need to apply via internet to SEAB.

Source : http://www.seab.gov.sg/
Registration
School Candidates 26 Feb - 8 Mar
Private Candidates 12 Mar - 24 Mar

All info you need can be found at

http://www.seab.gov.sg/SEAB/oLevel/2007iERS_PrivateCandidates.pdf

waves SG

Is it really very hard to take exams as private candidates while serving NS concurrently?

corebooster SG

im serving my NS also, now 17 nia. Im doing a 8.30-6pm duty everyday. So have time for my night studies. wads ur O lvl grades? If possible, dun retake Os lorz, during ur NS go take a private part time diploma, which is wad im intending 2 do. Bdw u in army?

troubledme99 SG

Thread starter.. The subkects which you want to take as a private candidate got Science subject anot?

Make sure you understand this leh..
Requirement for science subject for O and A is:

either take before the same paper..

or

got private school practical lesson.

Hogzilla SG

I think after the vocation training liao then consider. Again, must tell unit and get the unit's CSM's approval. If he see you buay song, you will have a tough life one. Because he is the one planning all the duties, so you also must co-ordinate with him lor, dun make his life diffcult mah, tio boh?