GCE Advanced Level
The GCE Advanced Level is written by Upper Sixth students across Cameroon. Preparation begins in Lower Sixth, making it a demanding two-year academic journey. With over 18 subjects spanning Science and Arts streams, the A Level is the gateway to universities and professional careers across Africa and beyond.
How the A Level Works
Every GCE Advanced Level subject follows a structured three-paper format, testing breadth of knowledge and depth of understanding across two years of study.
Paper 1 — Multiple Choice Questions. 50 questions 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 (2h 30min to 3h). Tests understanding, analysis, and application through short-answer and extended written responses worth higher marks.
Paper 3 — Practical or Written. Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, ICT): supervised laboratory or computer practical. All other subjects: extended written essay or structured response paper.
Science Stream — Lab Practical P3
Chemistry (0715), Physics (0780), Biology (0710), Computer Science (0795), ICT (0796). Paper 3 is a hands-on laboratory or computer practical session.
Arts Stream — Written P3
History, Economics, Geography, Literature, French, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Pure Maths, Geology. Paper 3 is a written essay or structured response paper.
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A Level Subject Catalogue
All GCE Advanced Level subjects with their official syllabus codes and paper structures. Download Smart Way to access past papers for every subject.
Subjects marked Practical have a supervised lab or computer session for Paper 3. All other subjects have a written Paper 3.
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Pure Maths with Mechanics
Pure Maths with Statistics
Further Mathematics
English Language
Literature in English
History
Geography
Economics
French
Computer Science
ICT
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Geology
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