GCE Ordinary Level
The GCE Ordinary Level (O Level) is the first major milestone in the Cameroonian secondary education journey, written by Form 5 students. It covers a wide range of foundational subjects across Sciences and Arts — building the academic foundation for the Advanced Level and beyond.
How the O Level Works
Most GCE Ordinary Level subjects follow a clean two-paper structure. Computer Science is the only subject with a third, practical paper.
Paper 1 — Multiple Choice Questions. 50 questions answered in 1 hour 30 minutes. Tests broad knowledge uniformly across the entire syllabus. Each correct answer scores 1 mark with no negative marking.
Paper 2 — Structured Questions. Duration varies by subject (typically 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes). Tests understanding, analysis, and application through short-answer and extended written responses.
Paper 3 — Computer Science only. A supervised computer laboratory practical session of 2 hours 30 minutes, demonstrating skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and programming fundamentals.
Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry (0515), Physics (0580), Biology (0510), Human Biology (0565), Mathematics (0570), Additional Mathematics (0575). Paper 2 tests deeper problem-solving and application skills.
Humanities, Arts & Commerce
English, Literature, French, History, Geography, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Religious Studies, Logic, Food and Nutrition, Citizenship Education. Paper 2 includes essays, comprehension, and structured responses.
Smart Way has you covered
Access past papers for every O Level subject. Practice Paper 1 MCQs and Paper 2 structured questions with timed sessions and instant feedback in the Smart Way app.
O Level Subject Catalogue
All GCE Ordinary Level subjects with their official syllabus codes and paper structures. Download Smart Way to access past papers for every subject.
Computer Science is the only O Level subject with a third practical paper (Paper 3), conducted in a supervised computer laboratory. All other subjects have Paper 1 and Paper 2 only.
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Human Biology
Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
English Language
Literature in English
French
History
Geography
Geology
Economics
Accounting
Commerce
Computer Science
Religious Studies
Logic
Food and Nutrition
Citizenship Education
Practice all O Level past papers
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