at the haze task force\u2019s press conference on Oct 16,<\/span><\/a> Lee said MOE will consider rescheduling O-level papers in line with the health advisory for younger students, should the 24-hour forecast reach hazardous levels, which is when the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) exceeds 300.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe A-level papers are generally less likely to be affected, he said, as the students are older. But the ministry will also take into account actual circumstances in deciding whether examinations should proceed, he said.<\/p>\n
Written papers for O-levels start on Oct 19 and practical A-level exams are ongoing.<\/p>\n