O levels and A levels fall under the Cambridge system of education. In Pakistan, they are equal to matric and FSc respectively. This is one of the most prestigious and highly regarded systems of education in Pakistan. Research shows that Pakistani students from Cambridge system perform better than matric and FSc students in international education and employment streams.

What is O Level and A level?

Cambridge O level is an international qualification which is equivalent to Cambridge IGCSE and GCSE. 0 level is equivalent to Matric is Pakistan. It is usually studied over the period of 3 years and you have to give a minimum of 8 subjects exams.

Cambridge A- Level (Advanced level) are a UK based subject qualification for students. The equivalent to this is FSc/FA/I-COM etc. It is usually studied for 2 years and is recognized for entrance to higher education all around the world. You can choose to study more subjects, but at least 3 are compulsory. On the basis of these results, you can apply for university.

Best Schools for O levels and A Levels in Pakistan

Numerous schools in Pakistan teach A levels and O levels in Pakistan These institutions are known to produce good average school results, in each examination. Moreover, some of these schools are famous for their rich history as well as tremendous extracurricular opportunities.

Let’s explore some of the best schools in Pakistan,

Lahore

• Aitchison College
• Beaconhouse School System
• Lahore Grammar School (LGS)
• American Lycetuff
• Bloomfield Hall Schools
• Roots International Schools
• SICAS Main Campus
• The Punjab School
• Learning Alliance International
• The City School
• Scarsdale International school
• Convent of Jesus and Mary
• LACAS
• Lahore Garrison Education System
• Crescent Model Higher Secondary School
• Pak-Turk International Schools and Colleges
• Queen Mary College
• American Lyceum
• St Anthony High School
• Customs Public School
• The Lords International School System
• The Bahria Town School
• Forman Christian College
• Froebel’s International School

Islamabad

• Preparatory School
• Roots Millenium School
• Froebel’s International School
• Beaconhouse School System
• Roots International School
• The City School
• Army Public School and College
• Bloomfield International School
• Imperial International School and College Islamabad
• International Grammar School and Colleges

Karachi

• Karachi Grammar School
• The Lyceum School
• Bay View High School
• Beaconhouse School System
• Lahore Grammar School (LGS)
• St. Patrick’s High School
• Foundation Public School
• Education Bay
• Nixor College
• Convent of Jesus & Mary School
• The City School
• Cedar College
• White House Grammar School
• The Learning Tree
• The CAS School
• The Avicenna School
• The International School
• Bahria College Karsaz
• The Indus Academy
• Southshore College

Peshawar

•  Bloomfield Hall Peshawar
•  Army Public School
•  Roots Millennium School
•  LGS Peshawar
•  Beacon House Schools System
•  The Educators Peshawar
•  City School System
•  Froebel Education System
•  Peshawar Model Girls High school
•  Forward Education System Peshawar

Quetta

• Beaconhouse School System
• Pak Turk School Quetta Boys Campus
• ST Francis Grammar School Quetta       
• St Joseph S Convent School Quetta Campus    
• The City School Quetta Campus

All of these schools, were selected on the basis of grades, the quality of education, size of the schools and their extracurricular activities.

How to choose the best school for me?

Choosing the best school can be quite tricky. First of all you must check the best schools in your city. If your city does not offer a Cambridge school, you may want to shift to another city where you can find this opportunity. Moreover, you should consider the following aspects,

1. Faculty of the school

2. Fee structure

3. Decide on what subjects you wish to take, and see if those are available in your selected school

4. You must know about the school’s extracurricular activities. Schools that offer more extracurricular opportunities are becoming increasingly popular. This is because admission committees are now interested in extracurriculars more than ever. If you are aiming for an institution like LUMS or IBA for university, you must make sure you engage in valuable extracurricular experiences.

5. You must also know of the general reputation of the school you select.

On the basis of this information, you can easily choose the best school tailored to your needs and preferences. For further information regarding the subject you should take, the fields you will excel at, and options for university education, contact us now!

Result analysis for O Levels and A levels

Results Analysis is available through Cambridge International Direct. Exams Officers can give access to teachers at their school who can then view the data through the School Support Hub. 

Results Analysis helps school administrators and teachers understand how students are learning, and how they have performed in each area of the syllabus. This information can be used to find out the areas where students are succeeding and where they are suffering. Schools use this data to plan for the academic improvement of students.

The following Cambridge IGCSEs are included: 

• Accounting (0452)
• Biology (0610)
• Business Studies (0450)
• Chemistry (0620)
• English - First Language (0500)
• Mathematics (0580)
• Mathematics - Additional (0606)
• Physics (0625) 

The A level results are analyzed after each examination series and record various statistics. Here are the results statistics for the most recent examination series.