The General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE ‘O’ Level) is among the most widely recognised secondary school qualifications worldwide. Offered through Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel, the programme is designed to develop strong academic foundations and essential higher-order skills, including knowledge recall, analytical thinking, problem-solving, evaluation, research, and informed decision-making.
The GCE ‘O’ Level provides a robust pathway to advanced qualifications such as AS and A Levels, the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), the International Baccalaureate (IB), and North American Advanced Placement (AP) programmes. As such, it opens doors to leading universities across Pakistan and around the world.
For over five decades, Cambridge and Edexcel have delivered ‘O’ Level qualifications internationally, continuously updating syllabi to reflect modern educational practice and global academic standards. The programme offers flexibility in subject selection, enabling students to pursue their strengths and interests while maintaining a broad and balanced academic profile that supports lifelong learning.
A wide range of subjects is available at Alpina Schools & Colleges. The most commonly chosen subjects in Pakistan include:
Compulsory Subjects
English Language
Mathematics
Islamiyat
Pakistan Studies
Urdu B
Optional Subjects
Physics
Chemistry
Biology*
* Biology is compulsory for students intending to pursue medical studies in Pakistan.
Parents and students are encouraged to contact the School Office for a complete and current list of all GCE ‘O’ Level subjects offered.
The strength of Alpina’s GCE ‘O’ Level programme lies in a carefully structured academic framework that emphasises both mastery of content and examination excellence. This includes:
Careful selection of high-quality, syllabus-aligned teaching resources
Extensive practice using past examination papers (typically covering the previous 10 years)
Regular mock examinations with structured feedback
A focused, positive, and academically disciplined learning environment
Highly qualified, experienced, and motivated subject specialists
Study Clinics for students requiring targeted academic support
Evening Study Classes to reinforce learning and exam readiness
Continuous assessment and progress monitoring to ensure consistent improvement
Through this comprehensive approach, Alpina prepares students not only to achieve outstanding examination results, but also to develop the academic confidence and independence required for success in higher education and beyond.