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GCE Advanced Level in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan Advanced Level (A-level), formerly known as the Higher School Certificate (HSC), is a General Certificate of Education (GCE) qualification exam in Sri Lanka, similar to the British Advanced Level. It is conducted annually by the Department of Examinations under the Ministry of Education. Typically, students take this exam during their final two years of college-level education (Grades 12 and 13, usually at ages 17–19), or as external (non-school) candidates after completing the GCE Ordinary Level exams. The majority of candidates enter the exam through their respective schools, but those who have not completed their school education can also apply as private candidates. The qualification also serves as an entrance requirement for Sri Lankan state universities. The exams are offered in three mediums: Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
Candidates are expected to study for two years at the higher secondary level (Grade 12 and 13) before taking the examination. The examination covers five major fields of study, and candidates must choose three subjects within one major field.
From the stream of one's choice above, one can choose three subjects related to one of one's preferred streams or 2 subjects from one's major stream and one from another stream. And one can choose two languages if one likes. Additionally, candidates must take a general English test, general Information Technology, and a Common General test. While the result of the general English test is not considered in the university entrance selection criteria, candidates are expected to obtain a passing mark on the Common General test.
The exams are conducted each year in August at selected national schools across the country. Invigilators and supervisors, typically qualified teachers from the local school system, are appointed by the Department of Examinations. Candidates are allowed up to three attempts to meet the minimum requirements for university admission and qualify for a state university. The test assessments are carried out by marking panels, usually consisting of qualified and experienced school teachers, who are guided by supervisors, often university lecturers. It takes about 4–5 months for the final results of the island-wide examination to be released. Afterward, candidates typically wait around one year to enter a local university, depending on the university and the course or field of study.
The Maths stream includes four main subjects: Combined Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Under the recent syllabus, candidates can choose between Chemistry and ICT, although Combined Mathematics and Physics are mandatory. Combined Mathematics is a combination of Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Previously, candidates had to study these two subjects separately, but with the introduction of the Combined Mathematics syllabus, the two subjects were merged and revised.
The curriculum also includes practical experiments that students are expected to conduct in school laboratories.
The Biological Science stream consists of four subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Agricultural science. Candidates have the option to choose between Physics and Agricultural Science, while Biology and Chemistry are mandatory.
The Commerce stream has three main subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, and Economics. Candidates have the option to choose between Business Studies or Business Statistics, and between Economics or Information Technology (IT).
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GCE Advanced Level in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan Advanced Level (A-level), formerly known as the Higher School Certificate (HSC), is a General Certificate of Education (GCE) qualification exam in Sri Lanka, similar to the British Advanced Level. It is conducted annually by the Department of Examinations under the Ministry of Education. Typically, students take this exam during their final two years of college-level education (Grades 12 and 13, usually at ages 17–19), or as external (non-school) candidates after completing the GCE Ordinary Level exams. The majority of candidates enter the exam through their respective schools, but those who have not completed their school education can also apply as private candidates. The qualification also serves as an entrance requirement for Sri Lankan state universities. The exams are offered in three mediums: Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
Candidates are expected to study for two years at the higher secondary level (Grade 12 and 13) before taking the examination. The examination covers five major fields of study, and candidates must choose three subjects within one major field.
From the stream of one's choice above, one can choose three subjects related to one of one's preferred streams or 2 subjects from one's major stream and one from another stream. And one can choose two languages if one likes. Additionally, candidates must take a general English test, general Information Technology, and a Common General test. While the result of the general English test is not considered in the university entrance selection criteria, candidates are expected to obtain a passing mark on the Common General test.
The exams are conducted each year in August at selected national schools across the country. Invigilators and supervisors, typically qualified teachers from the local school system, are appointed by the Department of Examinations. Candidates are allowed up to three attempts to meet the minimum requirements for university admission and qualify for a state university. The test assessments are carried out by marking panels, usually consisting of qualified and experienced school teachers, who are guided by supervisors, often university lecturers. It takes about 4–5 months for the final results of the island-wide examination to be released. Afterward, candidates typically wait around one year to enter a local university, depending on the university and the course or field of study.
The Maths stream includes four main subjects: Combined Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Under the recent syllabus, candidates can choose between Chemistry and ICT, although Combined Mathematics and Physics are mandatory. Combined Mathematics is a combination of Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Previously, candidates had to study these two subjects separately, but with the introduction of the Combined Mathematics syllabus, the two subjects were merged and revised.
The curriculum also includes practical experiments that students are expected to conduct in school laboratories.
The Biological Science stream consists of four subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Agricultural science. Candidates have the option to choose between Physics and Agricultural Science, while Biology and Chemistry are mandatory.
The Commerce stream has three main subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, and Economics. Candidates have the option to choose between Business Studies or Business Statistics, and between Economics or Information Technology (IT).