Cambridge-Trained Faculty
Our upper-secondary faculty are trained by experienced Cambridge trainers and educators — bringing exam-board expertise directly into every classroom.
Cambridge O Level & IGCSE
An internationally recognised qualification by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) — delivered at Mazen Schools with world-class teaching, resources and support.
Upper Secondary · Grades 10 & 11
A globally recognised qualification, delivered the Mazen way.
At Mazen Schools we offer students the opportunity to sit for CAIE O Level examinations in upper secondary (Grades 10 and 11). Cambridge O Level is an internationally recognised qualification designed to prepare well-rounded individuals who are ready to face the world.
This three-year programme offers a diverse set of subjects, of which students usually sit for a total of eight to ten subject examinations.
160+
Countries recognise Cambridge
8–10
Subject exams per student
3-Year
Upper-Secondary Programme
CAIE
Cambridge Assessment
Cambridge
Assessment
International
Education
International
Education
O Level · IGCSE
Global Standard
8–10 Subjects
CAIE Board
Subject Framework
Five compulsory subjects. A rich choice of optionals.
In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education, students appear in five compulsory subjects along with a minimum of three optional subjects — chosen with academic counselling.
Group A
Compulsory Subjects
Mandatory for every Mazen O Level candidate as per Ministry of Education requirements.
- English
- Urdu
- Mathematics
- Pakistan Studies
- Islamiat
Group B
Optional Subjects
A minimum of three optional subjects — chosen with academic guidance based on the student's interests and career pathway.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Additional Mathematics
- Environmental Management
- Global Perspectives
Available optional subjects may vary by campus and CAIE session.
The Mazen Advantage
What sets O Level at Mazen apart.
A trained faculty, centralised quality, aligned curriculum and exam-focused practice — the six pillars behind our students' success.
Centralised Academic Supervision
A dedicated central team develops teaching resources, monitors quality, and standardises delivery — so every Mazen student receives the same high standard.
Past-Paper Practice & Paper-Solving
Teachers design lesson plans that integrate past-paper practice and structured paper-solving techniques — giving Mazen students a proven edge over their peers.
Aligned From Early Years
The in-house curriculum from Early Years through Middle School is deliberately aligned to Cambridge — building the skills and concepts needed to excel at O Level.
Full Lab & Campus Facilities
Physics, chemistry, biology and computing labs — plus libraries, sports and arts spaces — support the practical and applied nature of the Cambridge syllabus.
Well-Rounded, World-Ready
Cambridge prepares learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged — the exact profile the Mazen programme is built around.
The 3-Year Journey
A structured path from Grade 9 to Cambridge success.
Grade 9
Bridge Year
Cambridge orientation, subject counselling and foundational skills — students choose their optional subjects with academic guidance.
Grade 10
O Level / IGCSE — Year 1
Structured Cambridge syllabus delivery across compulsory and optional subjects, with continuous assessment and past-paper practice.
Grade 11
O Level / IGCSE — Year 2
Focused revision, mock examinations and CAIE board exams — with dedicated mentoring for university pathways.
Ready for a globally recognised education?
Visit your nearest Mazen campus to learn more about our Cambridge O Level & IGCSE programme, subject choices and admissions.