What is the difference between A level and O level?

Answer 1

The"General Certificate of Education 'Ordinary' Level Examination", otherwise known as the "GCE 'O' Level" or the "O Levels" is the examination taken by students of Secondary Education in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth countries or regions associated with the British curriculum. The "GCE 'O' Level" is a subject-based qualification.

The "GCE 'O' Level" functions as to determine the standards of middle-secondary students and usuallynot required in the entry to college.

This usually encompasses students of Grade 8 to Grade 10.

The "General Certificate of Education 'Advanced' Level Examination", otherwise known as the "GCE 'A' Level" or the "A Levels" is the examination taken by students of Post-Secondary Education or Pre-University Education in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth countries or regions associated with the British curriculum. Similar to the "GCE 'O' Level", the "GCE 'A' Level" is also a subject-based qualification.

The "GCE 'A' Level" functions as to determine the standards of post-secondary students and is an internationally-recognized qualification to enter recognized colleges or universities.

This usually encompasses students of Grade 11 to Grade 12.

Answer 2

A Levels are typically taken by students in the UK at the ages of 16-18 and are a higher level of qualification than O Levels. O Levels are exams that are taken by students between the ages of 14-16 in various countries, including the UK. A Levels are considered more advanced and have a broader range of subjects compared to O Levels.