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1.	When can I register as a private candidate for GCE N(A)/N(T)/O/A-Level examinations? The registration period and procedures would be announced on SEAB’s website.
2.	When does the registration period start and end? You may refer to the information found in the following page.
3.	Can I apply to sit for multiple GCE-Level examinations (e.g. GCE N(T)/N(A)-Level and O-Level, GCE O-Level and A-Level) in the same examination year? Yes, you can do so, if you meet the registration requirements of the subjects that you are intending to register for.
4.	Is there a limit to the number of times I can take the GCE-Level examinations as a private candidate? There is no limit to the number of times that you can take the the GCE-Level examinations as a private candidate. You may register for a GCE-Level examination as a private candidate during the annual Private Candidates’ Registration Exercise. As a private candidate, you may decide on which subjects you wish to register for, based on the list of available subjects for a given GCE-Level examination year, and the maximum number of subjects that a private candidate is allowed to register for, during each GCE-Level examination sitting.
5.	Is there a minimum age requirement for registration as a private candidate? GCE (NA)/ N(T)-Level You may register as a private candidate if you satisfy the minimum age requirement of 15 years as at 1^stJanuary of the examination year. GCE O-Level You may register as a private candidate if you satisfy the minimum age requirement of 15 years as at 1^stJanuary of the examination year. GCE A-Level You may register as a private candidate if you satisfy the minimum age requirement of 17 years as at 1^stJanuary of the examination year.
6.	Is there a minimum or maximum number of subjects that private candidates can register? While there is no minimum number of subjects that a private candidate can register for, there is a cap on the number of subjects that a private candidate can register in each sitting of the respective GCE-Level examinations as indicated below. GCE N(A)/N(T)-Level You may register up to a maximum of eight subjects for GCE N(A)/N(T)-Level Examinations. The list of subjects available for GCE N(A)/N(T)-Level private candidates are found on our website. GCE O-Level You may register up to a maximum of nine subjects for GCE O-Level Examinations. The list of subjects available for GCE O-Level private candidates are found on our website. GCE A-Level You may register up to a maximum of five H1 subjects and three H2 subjects, or three H1 subjects and four H2 subjects. You may wish to refer to the subjects available for A-Level private candidates on our website.
7.	I am using Singpass to register. Do I need to perform 2-Step Verification or Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for registration? No, you do not need to perform 2FA to register for the national examinations. However, you will need the 2FA to access the results release system to retrieve your examination results during the results release period.
8.	What are the requirements for private candidates taking Science subjects with practical paper? GCE O-level Subject Entry Requirements *Science with Practical paper:* If you are registering for a Science subject with a practical paper at O-Level, you must (a) have sat the subject at O-Level previously, OR (b) be currently attending or will be attending a course of instruction in Science practical at any institute/school. GCE A-level Subject Entry Requirements *Science with Practical paper:* If you are registering for a Science subject with a practical paper at A-Level, you must (a) have sat the subject at A-Level previously, OR (b) be currently attending or will be attending a course of instruction in Science practical at any institute/school. When registering for any science subject with a practical component, you will be required to declare at the point of registration (via internet registration system) that the above requirements are fulfilled. If a false declaration is made, your registration for the science subject with practical component is liable to be cancelled without refund of examination fees.
9.	I have taken a Science subject with a practical component previously. Can I carry forward my Science practical results? For Science subjects with practical component, the practical results cannot be carried over. You will need to sit the practical examination again.
10.	What are the registration procedures if I am registering as a private candidate? The registration procedures are provided in the Instructions For Private Candidates which can be found under the respective national examination level on SEAB’s website.
11.	How do I know that I am successfully registered as a private candidate? Your registration is submitted if your registration status shows “Pending payment”. You can print your registration details for your reference. You can make payment online (using internet banking, credit/debit cards) during registration period or choose to make offline payment. If you opt for offline payment, you have to make payment via Singpost counters or SAM before the payment deadline to complete your registration. Please quote the reference number found in the Payment Advice Slip that is issued by the Internet Examination Registration System (iERS), when you are paying your examination fees through SAM or the SingPost counters. Your registration will only be considered as successful when you have paid your examination fees. All successfully registered candidates will receive a Personalised Entry Proof/Timetables by mid-May for the Mid-Year Examination and/or June for the Year-End Examination via post.
12.	I am unable to register because of a system error. What can I do? Please write to us via our feedback form. In addition, please provide us the date and time you encountered the error and the details of the error (E.g. The system is down halfway during your registration, one of the page is unresponsive etc).
13.	I have registered for the examinations. How do I make payment? Once you have registered for the examination, the payment details will be clearly stated in the Internet Examination Registration System (iERS) homepage and the registration slip. You can make payment online (using internet banking, credit/debit cards) during registration period or choose to make offline payment at SingPost or SAM at a later date. If you chooses offline payment, you have to make your examination fees payment at any SingPost counters or SAM before the payment deadline.
14.	How can I confirm that my payment has gone through? You will receive a receipt once payment is successful. This serves to confirm your registration for the examination.
15.	I am unable to make payment because of a system error. What can I do? Please write to us via our feedback form. In addition, please provide us the date and time you encountered the error and the details of the error (E.g. The system is down halfway during your registration, one of the page is unresponsive etc).
16.	Can I appeal to register if I have missed the deadline for registration? Please submit your appeal through our feedback form and provide reasons and the supporting documents if you have missed the registration deadline. Please note that a late registration fee may be applicable if the appeal is accepted.
17.	Will I be able to register for the mid-year GCE O-Level or A-Level Mother Tongue Language examinations? Yes, you are able to do so.
18.	I do not have a Singpass and I have forgotten my password to login to iERS. How do I reset my password? You can click on the link that states "Forgotten your password?" on the iERS login page and follow the steps listed accordingly.
19.	Will I be able to make changes to my payment mode? Yes, you can make changes to the preferred payment mode if you have not paid your examination fees online and it is still within the registration period.
20.	Do private candidates need to be enrolled in any school to register for national examinations? Is documentary proof of this required? Private candidates may choose to either study on their own or enrol in a private institution to prepare for the examinations. No submission of documents is required during registration. Private candidates who wish to register for Science subjects with laboratory-based components (e.g. Science Practical papers) must have sat for the same Science subject previously. Otherwise, they must be attending or be slated to attend a course of instruction in Science practical at any institute/ school.
21.	How many times can a private candidate sit for the same subject? There is no limit to the number of times that private candidates can retake a specific subject.
22.	Is there a list of compulsory subjects that a private candidate needs to register for? No. Private candidates have the discretion to decide what subjects they wish to register for, based on the syllabuses that are available in the year of examination.
23.	I have registered for the examinations. Can I still make payment if I have missed the payment deadline? No. You will not be able to make payment if you missed the payment deadline.
24.	How can I appeal to make payment after the payment deadline has passed? Please write to SEAB and provide us with the reasons and supporting documents to explain why you were unable to make payment during the payment period.
25.	Why am I not able to make online amendments to my registration record after I have made the payment? We advise that you ensure that the subjects which you have selected in the Internet Examination Registration System (iERS) are correct before submitting your registration and making payment. Should a candidate need to amend his/her registration record after making payment due to unforeseen circumstances, we will require him/her to make the amendment and payment in person at SEAB. This will ensure the accuracy of the candidate's registration records, as he/she can verify the amendment personally.
26.	Do private candidates who are Singapore citizens have to pay the national examination fees? Yes. All private candidates are required to pay examination fees.
27.	Can I make amendments to my personal particulars after submitting my registration? During the registration period, you can make amendments to your personal particulars in the Internet Examination Registration System (iERS), provided you have not made payment online. Please note however that the following fields are not able to be updated after you have created your account: 1. NRIC/ FIN/ Passport Number 2. Identification Type 3. Citizenship 4. Nationality Please write to SEAB_GCE_Admin@seab.gov.sg if there are errors in any of these four fields.

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