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O-Level Computer Studies (SEC 09) MATSEC | London | Oxford etc. Scholarship Available

Applications for the O-Level Computer Studies Private Tuition are now open. To apply please click here, returning the form to St. Thomas Institute with your details.

O-Level Computer Studies Syllabus 2009

This syllabus assumes that schools and other educational establishments preparing candidates for this
examination will provide suitable facilities for practical computer experience in:

  • Using an operating system with a graphical user interface;
  • Using a variety of standard application packages – as a minimum a word processor, a database, a spreadsheet and a graphics package;
  • Using a variety of standard Internet client packages – as a minimum a Web Browser and an e-mail package;
  • Writing, debugging and testing programs in a high level language (Pascal).

The syllabus is designed to be covered over a period of three scholastic years typically with four lessons of 45
minutes per week. The total hours covered is 240 hours. The practical part could take up to 100 hours of the
whole course.

NOTE: as from the year 2009 all programming-related exercises are to be presented in the Pascal language.
This includes the following:
(a) the programming coursework exercise;
(b) the programming question/s set in the written papers are to be answered in Pascal;
(c) sample programs given in the written papers will only be printed in Pascal.

Aims
This syllabus aims to:

  1. stimulate and foster an interest in the use of computers;
  2. develop practical skills in the use of computers;
  3. develop skills in creatively applying information processing technology to problem solving;
  4. provide a broad view of the range and variety of computer systems and applications;
  5. develop the ability to communicate and interpret information and concepts relevant to computing;
  6. introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science;
  7. serve as a basis for further studies in Intermediate and Advanced level in Computing or Information Technology.

Download the O-Level Computer Studies full Syllabus

Please download the full Computer Studies O Level Syllabus from here.

Apply for O-Level Computer Studies

To Apply for Computer Studies O-Level Private Tuition please click here
 

Scholarships

MCCID Scholarship

St. Thomas Institute, together with the Mediterranean Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Development is pleased to announce its new Scholarship scheme.

ScholarshipSimply look out for the S symbol  on the right to find out which courses you can get a scholarship for. To benefit from the scholarship, simply apply for two courses and study a third subject completely FREE.

Scholarships are limited and are awarded on a first come first served basis