(Commonwealth, dated, _, in, _, UK) A subject-based qualification superseded in England by GCSE, but still available internationally throughout the Commonwealth of Nations.
(Commonwealth, dated, _, in, _, UK) A subject-based qualification superseded in England by GCSE, but still available internationally throughout the Commonwealth of Nations.
"O-level" means: A subject-based qualification superseded in England by GCSE, but still available internationally throughout the Commonwealth of Nations.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"O-level" means: A subject-based qualification superseded in England by GCSE, but still available internationally throughout the Commonwealth of Nations.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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A non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years of secondary education in England and Wales as a requisite for university or other tertiary education; the qualification obtained by passing such an exam.
(UK, education) A school-leaving qualification that is an alternative to A levels.
(UK, historical, education) A public examination taken by the most able A-level students and typically used to support university applications, particularly to Oxbridge.
(Scotland, education) A national school-leaving examination and university entrance qualification.
"O-level" means: A subject-based qualification superseded in England by GCSE, but still available internationally throughout the Commonwealth of Nations.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (dated) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
“I spent all night crying. Had O-level physics exams the next day, my head was on fire the entire day.”
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(UK) A certificate, diploma, or degree awarded after successful completion of a course, training, or exam.