On Wednesday, the British Council shared a notice by Cambridge International Examinations notifying the date of exams for the May/June session, as O and A level students look to the government to push for a delay citing coronavirus fears.
In its statement, Cambridge said that “it understands the concerns surrounding Cambridge International Exams.”
Please see statement below on Cambridge International’s May/June examinations status. pic.twitter.com/A69WgiSa9R
— British Council Pakistan (@pkBritish) March 31, 2021
It said that whereas it is “committed to supporting Pakistani students”, it must also abide by all policies and directives of the Government of Pakistan.
Cambridge further said that the government has confirmed that A and AS level exams can go ahead as per schedule, and so will be held on April 26.
O level and IGCSE exams, on the other hand, will begin May 10.
According to Cambridge, it, along with British Council, are in regular contact with the government and “continuously monitoring the developing situation in the country.”
Almost 50,000 candidates will appear in O Level/IGCSE and about 40,000 in AS/A Level exams from Pakistan.
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