Cambridge Senior Section

The University of Cambridge International Examinations Curriculum is followed with minor alterations to suit the local linguistic and cultural traditions.

Academic Session: July to June

First Term: July to December

Final Term: January to June

Board Examinations:

• Ordinary Level (O Level)
• Advanced Level (A Level)

O Level Subject Choice Policy

Cambridge O Level, an internationally recognized qualification equivalent to the UK GCSE, provides learners with excellent preparation for academic progression to Cambridge International AS and A Levels.

O Level / A Level Exam Registration Policy

Screening Exam for O Level and A Level candidates will be conducted every January. Students failing the Screening Exam will not be registered for the board exam from the school.

O Level Examination Sitting Policy

• Subjects are split into two sittings:
  • First Sitting (May–June, Class IX): Bengali and Bangladesh Studies. No classes in Class X for these.
  • Computer Science (if taken) must be sat in first sitting.
  • Science students taking Principles of Accounts must sit in first sitting.
• Retakes allowed in October–November.
• Retake students must attend regular classes.
• Minimum 70% attendance and Screening Test pass required for registration.

AS and A Level Subject Choice and Examination Sitting Policy

Cambridge International AS and A Levels are internationally benchmarked qualifications providing excellent preparation for university. Good A-Level results can give access to top-tier global institutions.

Subjects Offered:

• Mathematics (AS: P1, M1 | A2: P3, S1)
• Physics / Business
• Chemistry / Accounting
• Biology / Economics
• Computer Science

Students may enroll in 3–5 subjects. For more than 5, classes won't be provided and a Screening Test score is required.

A Level Exam Sitting Policy

• Exams are only in May–June. No October–November sitting.
• If a student fails, the school decides the next allowed sitting.
• Retake students must attend classes. No special retake classes.
• 70% attendance and Screening Test performance required for registration.

Rules of Changing Subject

Students may change subjects until Class 8. Afterward, only upon teacher advice and Section Head + HOD approval. Must stay in a subject for at least 6 months. If unable to cope, a formal request is needed to switch.