Difference of P33 and 34 (Online Registration of British council)

[Youknowwhoo]

Is there any significant difference b/w p33 and p34 for 9701 and 9702
and does anyone know what british council means by OPT S3 and OPT S4?

 

[Eugene99]

There is no difference between both these practical papers. They are just alternative papers to divide school candidates into two sections, both papers are held on different days. For private candidates, whether we select Option 3 or 4, they'll settle us themselves as per their own arrangements. My sis opted for 34 but was given 33 on her statement.
OPT S3 and OPT S4 are these very same things. S3 contains the same components as S4 except that S3 contains Practical paper 33 while s4 contains Paper 34 so whichever we go for, it doesn't mater!

 

[Youknowwhoo]

haha i knew that, are you also giving as a private candidate?

 

[Eugene99]

yeah