Cameroon GCE A Level ICT
GCE Advanced Level ICT
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The GCE Advanced Level is one of the certificate examinations organised by the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Board of Cameroon, a body created by Decree Nº:93/172 of 1st July 1993, which empowered it to organise GCE examinations at the Ordinary and Advanced Levels. The Board's mission, framed in conformity with Law No. 98/004 of 14 April 1998 laying down guidelines for Education in Cameroon, covers the GCE Ordinary Level, the GCE Advanced Level, the TVE Intermediate and Advanced Levels and the Professional Certificate Examination. The Advanced Level unit sits under the Division of Examination, headed by a Deputy Registrar in charge of Examinations, with the Advanced Level unit led by an Examination Officer. The credential is taken by candidates who have completed advanced secondary schooling and need certification for higher education or employment; it is also open to private candidates who register through centres. For ICT, the paper tests both conceptual understanding of information and communication technology and the practical reasoning that goes with it: systems, data, networks, and the social and organisational consequences of computing. Preparation should start from the official syllabus and the Board's past questions, then move to timed practice under exam conditions. The Board publishes timetables, past questions and results through its website, and candidates should confirm all administrative details with their registration centre rather than relying on second-hand information.
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Who organises the GCE Advanced Level and under what authority?
The GCE Board, created by Decree Nº:93/172 of 1st July 1993, which empowered it to organise GCE examinations at the Ordinary and Advanced Levels. It was reorganised by Decree No. 2018/614 of 22 October 2018 and modified by Decree No. 2019/100 of 4 March 2019. The Board's mission operates in conformity with Law No. 98/004 of 14 April 1998.
Where can I find the timetable and past questions?
The Board's website lists downloadable timetables for the written and practical phases, and a Past Questions and Others section. Both are worth checking early so you can plan revision around the actual paper dates. Confirm anything unclear with your registration centre, since the centre handles your registration and results slip.
How are results released and how do I get my slip?
For the 2026 examinations, the Board released results on 21st August 2026 and stated that candidates can verify results at the centres where they registered, that results may be read on the radio, and that candidates should obtain their results slips from their registration centres. Results were also published for download on the Board's site.
Is the Advanced Level ICT paper more theory or practical?
Expect both. ICT questions typically test definitions and concepts alongside application: interpreting a scenario, choosing an appropriate system or approach, and explaining consequences. Practise writing structured answers with correct technical vocabulary, and rehearse calculations or diagram-based reasoning if your syllabus includes them, rather than memorising lists alone.
How difficult is it, and what causes most lost marks?
Difficulty comes less from obscure content than from precision. Common losses are misreading command words, giving vague definitions, ignoring the number of points demanded, and running out of time on longer structured questions. The Board's core values stress honesty and integrity, so answer from your own knowledge and never rely on leaked material.
Can I retake the examination if I fail?
The Board publicly urges unsuccessful candidates to study harder for the following year's examinations, which indicates a further attempt is possible. Specific re-entry conditions, deadlines and any fees are administrative matters not stated on the source page, so confirm them directly with the GCE Board or your registration centre before planning.
What study order do you recommend?
Start with the official syllabus to map every topic, then work topic by topic using one solid reference, writing short summaries in your own words. Move to past questions only after covering the syllabus, and finish with full timed papers. Track weak topics in a list and revisit them weekly instead of rereading everything.
What support exists for candidates with visual impairment?
In its 2026 appreciation notice the Board thanked SEEPD Bamenda for providing an automatic brailling machine that has facilitated brailling of questions for candidates with visual impairment. If you need an accommodation, raise it early with your registration centre so arrangements can be made before the examination.
How do I contact the Board?
The Board lists its opening hours as Monday to Friday, 8am to 3:30pm, with email [email protected] and telephone/fax (+237) 233 322 112. Use these for questions about services such as duplicate certificates, result confirmation, data correction, or attestation of non-availability of a certificate.