Seminar

KIMS holds a Seminar on “All You Need to Know about O/A Level” every year. The feedback from students and parents on all previous seminars has been extremely positive. This year, KIMS will be holding the Seminar by Mr. Kamran Malik (Principal, KIMS) at Mughal-e-Azam Fort, Garden Town, Lahore on 17 August 2024 (6:30 pm). 

Seminar Questions

The seminar focuses on the following frequently asked questions:

  • F.Sc, A Level or IB Diploma?
  • I am not satisfied with my Cambridge result. How can i get it reviewed, and what are my options?
  • If I wish to study engineering later on, is A Level Chemistry a must for me?
  • If I haven’t studied Economics and Accounting at O Level, will studying these subjects at A Level become challenging for me?
  • I’ve heard that studying Mathematics at A Level is more useful than studying Accounting if I have to pursue a career in the latter. How can that be true?
  • Is Business credited half when studied with Accounting or Economics?
  • If I wish to become a computer engineer, is A Level Physics a compulsory subject for me?
  • I want to become a Physician (doctor) but I’ve heard students with O/A Level qualification are at a disadvantage compared to those with F.Sc. when obtaining admission in medical colleges. Is that true?
  • What is IBCC’s formula of conversion for preparing Equivalences and how does it affect my chances of admission in colleges after A Level?
  • Should I be studying additional subjects at O/A Level? If yes, which additional subjects should I choose?
  • Will A Level Mathematics be very difficult for me if I haven’t studied Additional Mathematics at O Level?
  • I do not have an aptitude for Mathematics. Do I afford dropping the subject?
  • Should students study Mathematics with Biology at A Level?
  • What is the importance of Additional Mathematics at O Level and Further Mathematics at A Level? Could it be one of my major subjects?
  • What is Percentage Uniform Marks (PUM)? Why was it introduced and withdrawn soon after? Why doesn’t my certificate show percentage marks?
  • How is A Level IT different from A Level Computer Science? Which one should I prefer?
  • What is the trend in subject selection at O/A Level? Which is a more popular subject combination – Sciences or Commerce?
  • I’ve heard people say that A grades have become much easier to score at O & A Level, that’s why many people score straight As. Is there any truth in the statement?
  • What is AS Level and what are its benefits? Should I take AS exams?
  • What is the most suitable combination of subjects for me at O/A Level?
  • What are the recommended study hours for O & A Level by Cambridge International?
  • Why are we continuing with O Level when it has been abolished in the UK?
  • Can O Level be completed satisfactorily in 2 years?