Syllabus Changes 2015 International Schools Version 1.0 PDF

Syllabus changes
September 2015
This major annual update provides advance notification of changes to syllabuses.

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Contents
Teacher support ..........................................................................
Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1 .........................
Cambridge English language and literature ................................. 10

Cambridge mathematics ............................................................... 27
Cambridge science ....................................................................... 35
Cambridge languages .................................................................. 60
Cambridge humanities and social sciences .................................. 102
Cambridge business, technical and vocational ............................. 139
Including:
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Secondary 1
Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Independent Research
Syllabus changes
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Changes to teacher accreditation for assessing Cambridge IGCSE

coursework and speaking tests
To ensure that all teachers involved in the marking of
internally assessed components can benefit from our
guidance materials, we are widening access to these
materials and discontinuing the teacher accreditation
process. The last examination series requiring teacher
accreditation for the marking of certain Cambridge
IGCSE components is November 2015.
Guidance on the delivery and assessment of
Cambridge coursework and speaking tests will be
available for all teachers on Teacher Support, our
secure online support for Cambridge teachers at
http://teachers.cie.org.uk from January 2016. Access
to these guidance materials will help teachers align their teaching more accurately to the
assessment criteria.
The guidance materials for most syllabuses will be free to download from Teacher Support in
January 2016. The guidance materials for some syllabuses will need to be sent to teachers in hard
copy as they are too large to download. Teachers will need to pay a moderate fee to receive them.
These syllabuses are:
Cambridge IGCSE Drama
Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education
Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design
Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology
Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives.
In addition to the guidance materials, coursework online training will become available from January
2016.
Interactive external moderation forms now available

External moderation forms, such as
Individual Candidate Record Cards,
Coursework Assessment Summary
Forms and Working Mark Sheets are
no longer included in the syllabus.
Teachers can download interactive
external moderation forms from the
samples database at
www.cie.org.uk/samples
Simply enter your Centre number,
examination series and up to five
syllabus codes. Select the correct
component and click on the Forms to
include within your samples tab. All the
forms you need to complete and include
in your sample are here. They can be
completed on screen and the marks you
enter will be automatically totalled.
Learn more! For more information please visit www.cie.org.uk or contact

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Teacher support
We offer a wide range of support resources to help teachers plan and deliver our programmes and
qualifications. We offer a customised support package for each Cambridge syllabus. Learn more at
www.cie.org.uk/qualifications
Teaching and learning resources
Examination preparation resources
Schemes of work provide teachers with a

medium-term plan with ideas on how to
deliver the course.
Past question papers and mark schemes so

teachers can give learners the opportunity to
practise answering different questions.
Endorsed textbooks produced by leading

publishers. We have quality checked these
materials to make sure that they match the
syllabus well.
Example candidate responses to help

teachers see the level of performance needed
to achieve key grades and understand exactly
what examiners are looking for.
Resource lists to help support teaching,

including textbooks and websites.
Principal examiner reports describing

learners overall performance on each part of
the papers. The reports give insight into
common misconceptions shown by
learners, which teachers can address
in lessons.
Support for
teachers
Professional development
Face-to-face training
We hold workshops around the world to
support teachers in delivering Cambridge
syllabuses and developing their skills.
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courses via our virtual learning environment.
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skills courses is available. We also offer
training via video conference and webinars.
Qualifications
We offer a wide range of practice-based
qualifications at Certificate and Diploma level,
providing a framework for continuing
professional development.
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Contents for Cambridge Primary and

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Cambridge International Diploma

Cambridge ICT Starters
(Initial Steps, Next Steps, On Track) ................................. 5
New syllabus
Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1
Revisions to syllabus
English 0844, 1111 .......................................................... 6

English as a Second Language 0837 ............................... 9
English as a Second Language 1110 ............................... 9
Change to availability
Advance notice
of withdrawal
Regulated by Ofqual
(UK only)
Publishers endorsed
resources
Two-year syllabus
Three-year syllabus
Publishers resources
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revised syllabus. For a full list of endorsed titles, check the resource lists on our website.
Two or three year syllabuses

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Syllabus changes
Cambridge International Diploma
Cambridge International
Diploma
(Initial Steps, Next Steps,
On Track)
From 2015
This syllabus has been updated for January 2015.
The ICT terminology used in the syllabus has been revised to bring it up to
date and some editorial changes have been made to improve clarity.
These revisions will remain compatible with the content of the existing
Cambridge University Press (CUP) textbooks.
Significant changes are indicated in the syllabus by black vertical
lines at the side of the text.
Changes to assessment
If Centres wish to amend question papers and resource files, these
must be approved by Cambridge. Centres must submit their proposed
papers to Cambridge for approval at least eight weeks before the
learners take the assessment.
Any amendments to the Cambridge question papers and resource
files must be kept to a minimum. These amendments must be
restricted only to minor changes tailoring them towards curriculum
topics or the local learning environment, or to align with the software
used by the Centre.
These amendments must not alter the demand of any question or
rewrite any question.
There are no other changes to syllabus content.
You can learn more about this revised syllabus at www.cie.org.uk/new

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Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1

English
Cambridge Primary and
English,
Syllabus 0844, 1111
From 2018
Changes to the English Curriculum Frameworks
The Cambridge Primary English Curriculum Framework and the
Cambridge Secondary 1 English Curriculum Framework have been
reorganised for 2018.
There is no substantive change to the teaching content of the curriculum
frameworks. Some of the learning objectives in both curriculum
frameworks have been reworded for clarity and detail added.
The learning objectives within each Stage are arranged under new
headings which have a direct link to new reporting strands and
sub-strands for 2018.
Curriculum framework heading
Reporting strand/sub-strand
from 2018
Reading
Reading
Develop broad reading skills
n/a
Demonstrate understanding of
explicit meaning in texts
Explicit meaning
Demonstrate understanding of
implicit meaning in texts
Implicit meaning
Explain, comment on and analyse

the way writers use stylistic and
other features of language and
structure in texts
Language and structure of a text
Recognise conventions and

evaluate viewpoint, purpose,
themes and ideas in texts
Purpose and viewpoint
Writing
Writing
Develop broad writing skills
n/a
Select and develop content and

use register and language
appropriate to genre, purpose and
audience
Content/purpose and audience
Structure and organise ideas

coherently using section or
paragraphs
Text structure and organisation
Use a range of sentence

structures and punctuation
accurately to convey meaning and
create particular effects
Sentence structure
Use accurate spelling
Spelling
The learning objectives codes have been changed to reflect the

reorganisation. A mapping of the new codes for 2018 to the codes up to
2017 is available on the Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1
websites.

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English (continued)
English,
Syllabus 0844, 1111
Changes to the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint and Secondary 1

Checkpoint English tests
From 2018 there will be two reporting strands Reading and Writing.
Skills which previously were reported as Usage will from 2018 be
reported as either Reading or Writing.
The reporting strands and sub-strands used in the Primary Checkpoint
and Secondary 1 Checkpoint English statement of achievement and
diagnostic reports will enable teachers to link the feedback in the
reports to the learning objectives in the curriculum frameworks.
The assessment of Reading and Writing will be equally weighted on
all the papers, which is in line with other Cambridge English
assessments.
There will be wider sampling of the learning objectives in the
curriculum frameworks in the tests from 2018.
The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the changes for
2018.
Primary Checkpoint Paper 1
In Section A, the questions will aid the development of reading skills by
following the sequence of the text. Questions at the end of Section A will
test overall understanding of the two texts on the paper.
The rewriting task (Section A: Question 4) will no longer be included in the
paper. Feedback from schools suggests this skill is best assessed by the
teacher in the classroom in the context of other work.
To better align Paper 1 with the reporting strands of Reading and Writing,
the skills currently assessed in Section C (Usage) will be assessed in
Section A and Section B, in the context of Reading or Writing. Section C
will be removed from the paper.
Some questions relating to writing will no longer be included in the test.
These are:
rewriting a sentence to include a clause (Section C: Question 13b)
changing the tense of a sentence (Section C: Question 14a)
inserting the passive form of a verb (Section C: Question 14b)
correcting a sentence (Section C: Question 15)
adding apostrophes to two words (Section C: Question 17)
adding missing punctuation (Section C: Question 18).
Grammar and punctuation will be assessed in the writing task in
Section B. The marks for the Section B writing task will be increased from
20 marks to 25 marks.
Specimen Paper 1 Non-fiction, together with its insert and mark scheme,
will be available to download in mid-November 2015.

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English (continued)
English,
Syllabus 0844, 1111
Primary Checkpoint Paper 2

following the sequence of the text. Questions at the end of Section A may
test overall understanding of the text.
In Section B, the writing task will be 25 marks.
Secondary 1 Checkpoint Paper 1
following the sequence of the text.
To better align the paper with the reporting strands of Reading and
Writing, four questions relating to writing skills in Section A, reported on
under the Usage strand, will not be included in the test after 2017. These
are:
adding missing punctuation to a sentence (Section A: Question 3)
rewriting a sentence to include a relative clause (Section A:
Question 4)
combining three sentences into one complex sentence (Section A:
Question 5)
completing a sentence using two different forms of the same verb
(Section A: Question 6).
Grammar and punctuation will be assessed in the writing task in
Section B. The writing task will be 25 marks.
The word count of the summary candidates are asked to write in
Section A has been reduced to 30 words.
Secondary 1 Checkpoint Paper 2
following the sequence of the text. Questions at the end of Section A may
test overall understanding of the text.
In Section B, the writing task will be 25 marks.
Changes to the Cambridge Primary and Secondary 1
Progression Tests and Progress Checker
The Progression Tests and Progress Checker are being revised to
support the changes in reporting. Centres will be notified when revised
versions are available.

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English as a Second Language

Cambridge Primary
From 2017
English as a Second
Language,
This new syllabus is available for first assessment in April 2017.
Syllabus 0837

From 2015
English as a Second
Language,
This new syllabus is available for first assessment in October 2015.
Syllabus 1110

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Contents for Cambridge English

language and literature

Cambridge IGCSE
English as a Second Language 0510 .............................
English as a Second Language 0511 .............................
First Language English 0500 ..........................................
First Language English 0522 ..........................................
Literature (English) 0486 ................................................
World Literature 0408 .....................................................
11
12
13
16
19
20
New syllabus
Cambridge O Level
English Language 1123.................................................. 21
Literature in English 2010............................................... 23
Advance notice
of withdrawal
Regulated by Ofqual
(UK only)
English Language 9093.................................................. 25

Language and Literature in English 8695........................ 25
Literature in English 9695............................................... 26
Publishers endorsed
resources
Two-year syllabus
Three-year syllabus


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Syllabus changes
Cambridge IGCSE
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
English as a Second
Language,
This syllabus has been renamed Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second

Language (speaking endorsement). It retains the same structure, choice
of components and balance of Reading, Writing and Speaking and
Listening assessment objectives. No major changes in teaching or
resources are required.
Syllabus 0510 (speaking

endorsement)
Listening components now include a new multiple-matching task and

a three-option multiple-choice task. The Extended component total
marks for Listening will be increased to 40 (previously 36 marks). The
Core component total marks for Listening will remain at 30. Guidance
for the maximum number of words required is given for some
questions.
The assessment objectives for Listening and Reading have been
reworded to ensure coverage of the full range of learners abilities.
The revisions are designed to include testing inference, implied
meaning, opinion and attitude.
In the Speaking component, examining candidates individually is
encouraged as best practice. Examining candidates in pairs is
discouraged.
Full details are contained in the 2015 syllabus and 2015 specimen papers,
available on our public website at www.cie.org.uk
Changes to previously published syllabus document for 2015 and
2016
The arrangements for the recording of the Component 5 Speaking test
have been updated. The recording will no longer be paused after the
warm-up period of the test. It must be recorded throughout.
From June 2016

In the Speaking component, examining candidates in pairs will not be
permitted.
Listening test duration from 2016
The approximate timings of the Listening test have been updated to reflect
more accurately for Centres the complete time for the test, which may
assist in room timetabling.
The duration of Paper 3 has been updated to Approximately 40 minutes.
The amount and demand of the Spoken text in the test is unchanged.
From March 2017

In addition to the June and the November examination series, this
syllabus is also available for examination in March for India only.

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Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
English as a Second
Language,
This syllabus has been renamed Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second

Language (count-in speaking). It retains the same structure, choice of
components and balance of Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening
assessment objectives. No major changes in teaching or resources are
required.
Syllabus 0511 (count-in

speaking)
Listening components now include a new multiple-matching task and

a three-option multiple-choice task. The Extended component total
marks for Listening will be increased to 40 (previously 36 marks). The
Core component total marks for Listening will remain at 30. Guidance
for the maximum number of words required is given for some
questions.
The assessment objectives for Listening and Reading have been
reworded to ensure coverage of the full range of learners abilities.
The revisions are designed to include testing inference, implied
meaning, opinion and attitude.
In the Speaking component, examining candidates individually is
encouraged as best practice. Examining candidates in pairs is
discouraged.
Full details are contained in the 2015 syllabus and 2015 specimen papers,
Changes to previously published syllabus documents for 2015 and
2016
The arrangements for the recording of the Component 5 Speaking test
have been updated. The recording will no longer be paused after the
warm-up period of the test. It must be recorded throughout.
From June 2016

In the Speaking component, examining candidates in pairs will not be
permitted.
Listening test duration from 2016
The approximate timings of the Listening test have been updated to reflect
more accurately for Centres the complete time for the test, which may
assist in room timetabling.
The amount and demand of the Spoken text in the test is unchanged.

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First Language English

Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
First Language English,
This syllabus has been revised. Some changes are significant and these
are outlined below. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus
before planning their teaching programme.
Syllabus 0500
Changes to syllabus content

The syllabus aims and assessment objectives have been revised.
Speaking and listening assessment objectives are now named SL.
Grade descriptions have been updated and moved to Section 4.
Syllabus content for the Core and Extended tiers has been updated.
Key Skills information has been removed from the syllabus.
The list of changes previously made in Version 1 of the syllabus for
2015 has been moved from the inside cover to Appendix 10.1.
Candidates are given approximate word counts for their answers
rather than page lengths.
For Papers 1 and 2, each question is categorised. Papers 1 and 2
have been revised to align the Core and Extended tiers:
Paper 1 now includes a second reading passage, Passage B. The

combined word count for both passages ranges from 800 to 950
words.
For Papers 1 and 2, Passages A and B may be on a similar topic

but are not necessarily linked by a common theme. The word
counts for Passage A and Passage B have been specified.
Paper 1, Question 1 (Comprehension) has fewer sub-questions

and is now worth 20 marks.
For Paper 1, Question 2 and Paper 2, Question 1 (Extended

responses), candidates respond using a specified text type from a
range given in the syllabus.
For Paper 2, Question 2 (Language), candidates comment on a

specified number of choices of words and phrases.
For Papers 1 and 2, candidates answer three questions on two

passages. A new Question 3 (Summary) has been added for Paper 1.
Question 3 for both Papers 1 and 2 is structured in two parts notes
(content points) and summary writing. For Paper 1, this question is
awarded a total of 15 marks, with 10 marks for Reading and 5 marks
for Writing. For Paper 2, this question is awarded a total of 20 marks,
with 15 marks for Reading and 5 marks for Writing.
For Papers 1 and 2, Questions 1 and 2 are in response to Passage A
and Question 3 is in response to Passage B.

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First Language English (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
Syllabus 0500
Changes to assessment (continued)

For Paper 3, Section 1 (Directed Writing), the word count for the
passage(s) ranges from 650 to 750 words. Candidates respond in the
form of a discursive/argumentative letter or article.
For Paper 3, Section 2 (Composition), candidates answer one
question from a choice of two descriptive and two narrative titles. The
two discursive/argumentative tasks have been removed.
In Component 4 (Coursework Portfolio), Assignment 2 is called
descriptive and/or narrative, removing the reference to imaginative.
Specific guidance is provided to Centres on the text to be used for
Assignment 3.
Instructions for marking and moderating Components 4, 5 and 6 have
been clarified. In particular, the instructions for Component 5
(Speaking and Listening Test) and Component 6 (Speaking and
Listening Coursework) clarify that all candidates are to be recorded
for the Speaking and Listening Test and for the individual and
pair-based activities in the Speaking and Listening Coursework.
Component 5 Speaking and Listening Test:
Text has been added to clarify that:
Candidates must take the speaking and listening test once only.
The speaking and listening test cannot be repeated in the same
examination series. If a Centre has a specific query about this, they
should contact Cambridge at info@cie.org.uk
Administration of the syllabus
For information on administering this syllabus visit
www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcseenglish-first-language-0500/
Availability
Information on availability of the 0500 and 0522 syllabuses has been
clarified:
0522 is also available in administrative Zone 3. Centres outside
Zone 3 should contact Cambridge if they wish to enter candidates for
syllabus 0522 instead of syllabus 0500.
Specific components on 0500 and 0522 are available to private
candidates. Private candidates can opt for either Paper 1 or Paper 2
and must opt for Paper 3. For 0522, private candidates must also opt
for Component 5.
Performance tables
While 0500 does not count towards school performance tables in
England, but 0522 does count in 2015 and 2016.
To access the latest information regarding performance tables Centres
should consult the Department for Education website
www.education.gov.uk

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Cambridge IGCSE
From March 2016
Paper 1
Syllabus 0500
In Question 1, words taken from the passage will be underlined. They will
no longer be in italics.
Component 4 Coursework Portfolio
The information in 4 Drafting assignments has been clarified as follows:
In order to allow candidates to demonstrate their abilities to the full,
teachers must not provide candidates with any kind of template for
their coursework.
Component 5 Speaking and Listening Test
From March 2017

Two-year syllabus for examination from March 2017.
From 2017 this syllabus will be published in its own syllabus document
and not with the version of the syllabus that is regulated in England (0627,
formerly 0522).

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First Language English

Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Syllabus 0522

Speaking and listening assessment objectives are now named SL.
Grade descriptions have been updated and moved to Section 4.
Syllabus content for the Core and Extended tiers has been updated.
Key Skills information has been removed from the syllabus.
The list of changes previously made in Version 1 of the syllabus for
2015 has been moved from the inside cover to Appendix 10.1.
Candidates are given approximate word counts for their answers
rather than page lengths.
For Papers 1 and 2, each question is categorised. Papers 1 and 2
have been revised to align the Core and Extended tiers:
Paper 1 now includes a second reading passage, Passage B. The

combined word count for both passages ranges from 800 to 950
words.
For Papers 1 and 2, Passages A and B may be on a similar topic
but are not necessarily linked by a common theme. The word
counts for Passage A and Passage B have been specified.
Paper 1, Question 1 (Comprehension) has fewer sub-questions
and is now worth 20 marks.
For Paper 1, Question 2 and Paper 2, Question 1 (Extended
responses), candidates respond using a specified text type from a
range given in the syllabus.
For Paper 2, Question 2 (Language), candidates comment on a
specified number of choices of words and phrases.
For Papers 1 and 2, candidates answer three questions on two
passages. A new Question 3 (Summary) has been added for
Paper 1. Question 3 for both Papers 1 and 2 is structured in two
parts notes (content points) and summary writing. For Paper 1,
this question is awarded a total of 15 marks, with 10 marks for
Reading and 5 marks for Writing. For Paper 2, this question is
awarded a total of 20 marks, with 15 marks for Reading and
5 marks for Writing.
For Papers 1 and 2, Questions 1 and 2 are in response to
Passage A and Question 3 is in response to Passage B.
For Paper 3, Section 1 (Directed Writing), the word count for the
passage(s) ranges from 650 to 750 words. Candidates respond in the
form of a discursive/argumentative letter or article.
For Paper 3, Section 2 (Composition), candidates answer one
question from a choice of two descriptive and two narrative titles. The
two discursive/argumentative tasks have been removed.

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Cambridge IGCSE
Syllabus 0522

In Component 4 (Coursework Portfolio), Assignment 2 is called
descriptive and/or narrative, removing the reference to imaginative.
Specific guidance is provided to Centres on the text to be used for
Assignment 3.
Instructions for marking and moderating Components 4, 5 and 6 have
been clarified. In particular, the instructions for Component 5
(Speaking and Listening Test) and Component 6 (Speaking and
Listening Coursework) clarify that all candidates are to be recorded
for the Speaking and Listening Test and for the individual and
pair-based activities in the Speaking and Listening Coursework.
Availability
0522 is also available in administrative Zone 3. Centres outside Zone 3
should contact Cambridge if they wish to enter candidates for syllabus
0522 instead of syllabus 0500.
Specific components of this syllabus are available to private candidates.
Private candidates can opt for either Paper 1 or Paper 2 and must opt for
Paper 3 and Component 5.
Administration of the syllabus
For information on administering this syllabus visit
www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-igcseenglish-first-language-uk-0522/
0522 appears on the Register of Regulated Qualifications in England,
Wales and Northern Ireland as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2
Certificate. This is the official title for all Cambridge IGCSEs approved by
Ofqual.
From March 2016

Paper 1
In Question 1, words taken from the passage will be underlined. They will
no longer be in italics.
Component 4 Coursework Portfolio
Text has been added to 4 Drafting assignments as follows:
In order to allow candidates to demonstrate their abilities to the full,
teachers must not provide candidates with any kind of template for their
coursework.

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Cambridge IGCSE
Component 5 Speaking and Listening Test
Syllabus 0522
The contents of each CD must be clearly labelled. Before the set of
recordings is sent to Cambridge, make spot checks to ensure every
candidate can be clearly heard.
For Centres using cassette tapes, both sides of each cassette should
be used before beginning a new cassette and the contents of each
should be clearly labelled.
From 2017
0522 is regulated in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for assessment
in 2015 and 2016. From 2017 this syllabus is being replaced by a new
syllabus that is regulated in England: code 0627.
Performance tables

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Literature (English)
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Literature (English),
Syllabus 0486
Changes to aspects of the set text papers

Component numbering, weighting and options:
All candidates take Component 1 which carries 50% of the overall
weighting. This covers prose and poetry set texts. This will be
combined with:
a closed text drama component (50%)
OR
an open text drama component (25%) + unseen component (25%)
OR
an open text drama component (25%) + coursework component
(25%).
Closed/open text:
Component 1 is a closed text component, i.e. candidates may not
take their books into the examination.
Poems (or extracts from poems) referred to will now be printed on the
question paper for all poetry questions where a named poem is
specified in the question.
There is a choice of closed and open text components for drama
texts.
Question types and number of questions on set texts:
On each set text there will be two questions: one passage-based and
one essay question.
Empathic tasks will no longer feature on the question papers.
(Empathic tasks may still be used in coursework.)
For the requirements of individual components, see the syllabus.
Details of set texts are contained in the relevant syllabus.
From 2016

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Literature (English) (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
From 2017
Literature (English),
Syllabus 0486
This syllabus has been updated. Some of the changes are significant.
Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their
teaching programme. In addition, teachers are advised to refer to the
published specimen assessment materials on our public website at
www.cie.org.uk
Changes are:
Assessment Objective 1 (AO1) has the following additional wording
added: supported by reference to the text.
The list of set texts for the syllabus has been updated. Please also
note, the number of poems candidates are required to study has
increased from 14 to 15 for each collection.
The terminology has been changed to refer to coursework as
Centre-based assessment rather than school-based assessment.
In Component 5: Coursework, the band descriptors have been
updated to further clarify the assessment criteria for an empathic
response. The bands have also been inverted (highest: Band 8;
lowest: Band 0).
There are some changes to the format of the mark schemes for
assessment components 14. The band descriptors have changed
and the bands have been inverted (highest: Band 8; lowest: Band 0).
New specimen mark schemes for examination from 2017 are
available on our public website at www.cie.org.uk/igcse
The specimen question papers for examination from 2015 for
Components 14 are still applicable for examinations from 2017.
(Note: texts used in the specimen question papers for examination
from 2015 are for general illustrative purposes; see the syllabus for
details of the set texts for 2017.)
0486 is regulated in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for
assessment in 2015 and 2016. Please note that syllabus 0486 is not
regulated from 2017. For first examination in 2017, a separate
syllabus 0477 is regulated in England.
Performance tables
World Literature
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
World Literature,
Three-year syllabus for examination from June 2017.
Syllabus 0408
Paper 3: There are changes to set texts in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Full
details are provided in the syllabus.

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Cambridge O Level
English Language
Cambridge O Level
From June 2018
English Language,
Syllabus 1123
The syllabus sections have been updated.
The wording of assessment objectives has been revised to make it
more concise. (The reworded assessment objectives test the same
knowledge and skills of English Language as the existing syllabus and
continue to be grouped as AO1 Reading and AO2 Writing.)
The description of components has been updated to reflect changes
to the papers.
Changes to question papers
Paper 1 Writing
Section 1: Directed Writing: the rubric on the question paper has been
amended to show how marks are awarded 15 marks for task
fulfilment and 15 marks for language.
Section 2 has been re-named Composition (previously named
Creative Writing). The number of marks for this task is unchanged at
30 marks.
There will continue to be a choice of 5 essay questions. These will be
grouped as:
Description 1
Argument 2
Narrative 2
The single word essay option has been removed.
Paper 2 Reading
Section 1 Reading for Ideas (25 marks): The summary task has been
updated as follows:
Q1a: 12 marks for content points
Q1b: 10 marks for the written summary (for relevance and for
coherence)
candidates write a summary of approximately 150180 words
3 marks for short answer questions.

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September 2015 v1.0
English Language (continued)

Cambridge O Level
English Language,
Syllabus 1123
Changes to question papers (continued)

Section 2 Reading for Meaning (25 marks): Tasks have been updated
in this paper, including:
where questions require a paraphrase of a section of the text

(own words questions), the section of the text to be paraphrased
will be given in the question
the introduction of multiple choice style questions
separate questions on writers craft.
Please see the published specimen papers for reference.

The mark schemes have been amended to reflect the changes to the
question papers. Please see the published mark schemes for
reference.
In addition to reading the syllabus carefully, teachers should refer to the
published specimen papers for exemplification of these changes, available
on our public website at www.cie.org.uk
Publishers endorsed resources
Cambridge O Level English
Student Book
9781107610804 Cambridge
University Press
Cambridge O Level English

Language
9781471868634 Hodder Education
Oxford Progressive English

Book 9 (Third Edition)
9780199401864 Oxford University

Press, Pakistan

Book 10 (Third Edition)

Press, Pakistan

Teaching Guide (Third Edition)

Press, Pakistan

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September 2015 v1.0
Literature in English
Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Literature in English,
Syllabus 2010
Changes to aspects of the set text papers

Component structure:
There will be two compulsory components, timetabled separately.
Component 1: Prose and Poetry. Candidates answer two questions,
each on a different text.
Component 2: Drama. Candidates answer two questions. (These may
both be on one text, or on two different texts.)
Duration, component marks, and component weighting:
Component 1: 1 hour 30 minutes (50 marks; 50% weighting)
Component 2: 1 hour 30 minutes (50 marks; 50% weighting).
Question types:
There will be a choice of passage-based and essay questions on each
prose and drama text. For poetry texts, all named poems specified in
questions will now be printed on the question paper.
Empathic questions will no longer be set.
From June 2016

From June 2017

This syllabus has been updated. Some of the changes are significant.
Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus and to refer to the
published specimen assessment materials before planning their teaching
programme.
Changes are:
The list of set texts for the syllabus has been updated. Please also
note, the number of poems candidates are required to study has
increased from 14 to 15 for each collection.
There are some changes to the format of the mark schemes for
assessment components 1 and 2. The band descriptors have
changed and the bands have been inverted (highest: Band 8; lowest:
Band 0). New specimen mark schemes for examination from 2017 are

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Literature in English (continued)

Cambridge O Level
Syllabus 2010
Changes (continued):
The specimen question papers for examination from 2015 for
Components 1 and 2 are still applicable for examinations from 2017.
(Note: texts used in the specimen question papers for examination
from 2015 are for general illustrative purposes; see the syllabus for
details of the set texts for 2017.)

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0

English Language
AS and A Level
English Language,
Syllabus 9093
From March 2016

Three-year syllabus for examination from March 2016.
Language and Literature in English

AS Level
Language and Literature in
English,
From June 2016

Syllabus 8695

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Literature in English
AS and A Level
From June 2016

This syllabus has been revised. Teachers are advised to read the whole
syllabus before planning their teaching programme.
Syllabus 9695
The main changes include:

On Paper 5, Shakespeare and other pre-20th Century Texts,
candidates will continue to answer two questions: one question from
Section A (Shakespeare) and one question from Section B. However,
candidates will now be required to answer at least one passagebased question (b) from the question paper as a whole. So, if
candidates answer an essay question (a) on Shakespeare in
Section A, they will be required to choose a passage-based question
(b) in Section B.
Paper 6 has been renamed 1900 to the Present.
In Component 8, Coursework, quotations are now excluded from the
3000 word limit. The instruction is revised as follows: A minimum of
2000 and a maximum of 3000 words should be submitted in total
(excluding quotations).
We have removed administration and submission dates from syllabus
documents. Please refer to the Cambridge Administrative Guide and the
relevant series timetable.
Availability by examination series
In 2016, assessments will be based on the revised syllabus only.
Candidates can carry forward the result of their Cambridge
International AS Level assessments in 2015 to complete the
Cambridge International A Level in 2016. The Cambridge International
A Level assessments in the 2016 examination series are based on the
revised syllabus.
Assessments for candidates retaking Cambridge International AS
Level or A Level in 2016 are based on the revised syllabus.
Cambridge International AS and
A Level Literature in English
9781107644960 Cambridge
University Press
Literature in English for Cambridge 9780198332626 Oxford University

International AS and A Level
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September 2015 v1.0
Contents for Cambridge mathematics

Cambridge IGCSE

International Mathematics 0607...................................... 28

Mathematics 0580 .......................................................... 28
Additional Mathematics 0606 ......................................... 29
New syllabus
Cambridge O Level
Mathematics (Syllabus D) 4024 ...................................... 30

Additional Mathematics 4037 ......................................... 31
Statistics 4040 ............................................................... 32

Mathematics 9709 .......................................................... 33
Further Mathematics 9231.............................................. 34
Advance notice
of withdrawal
Regulated by Ofqual
(UK only)
Publishers endorsed
resources
Two-year syllabus
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September 2015 v1.0
Syllabus changes
Cambridge IGCSE
International Mathematics
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
International Mathematics,
Syllabus 0607
Mathematics
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Mathematics,
Syllabus 0580
This syllabus has been revised and restructured. The Core curriculum (C)
and the Extended curriculum (E) are presented on facing pages and
additional notes and examples have been added where appropriate.
The following content has been removed:
Shear (H) and stretch (S) transformations of the plane
(37, Supplement).
Content now includes clarification of the following:
Find the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) and Highest Common
Factor (HCF) of two numbers (C1.1); of two or more numbers (E1.1).
The meaning and rules of indices (C1.7 and C2.4, E1.7 and E2.4).
The nth term of linear sequences, simple quadratic and cubic
sequences (C2.7 and E2.7); exponential sequences and simple
combinations of these (E2.7).
Calculate lengths of similar figures (C3.4 and E3.4).
Positive and fractional scale factors for enlargements (C7.2 and E7.2);
negative scale factors (E7.2).
Convert recurring decimals to fractions (E1.5).
The following new content has been added:
Knowledge of compound interest formula (E1.16).
Use exponential growth and decay in relation to population and
finance (E1.17).
Draw and interpret graphs representing exponential growth and decay
problems (E2.10).
Find the gradient of parallel and perpendicular lines (E5.6).

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Mathematics (continued)
Cambridge IGCSE
From March 2017
Mathematics,
Syllabus 0580

This syllabus has been updated. Teachers are advised to read the whole
Syllabus content sections C1.16 and E1.16 have been reworded to
cover personal and small business finance.
In the grade description for Grade F, the wording is clarified as:
candidates should be able to perform calculations using the four rules
on positive integers and decimal fractions (one operation only), using
a calculator where necessary.
In section E1.5 of the syllabus content, covering Recognise
equivalence and convert between these forms, the notes have been
repositioned and an example added: e.g. change 0. to a fraction.
Syllabus content section E7.2 has been reworded to remove some of
the restrictions for reflections and rotations.
0580 is regulated in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for
assessment in 2015 and 2016. Please note this syllabus 0580 is not
regulated from 2017. For first examination in 2017, a separate
syllabus 0626 is regulated in England.
Performance tables
Additional Mathematics
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2017
Additional Mathematics,
Syllabus 0606

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Cambridge O Level
Mathematics (Syllabus D)
Cambridge O Level
From June 2018
Mathematics (Syllabus D),
Syllabus 4024
Changes to assessment objectives and weightings

The assessment objectives have been reworded for clarity and
grouped under two separate headings: AO1 Mathematical techniques
and AO2 Applying mathematical techniques to solve problems.
The standard and focus of the assessment remain unchanged.
Assessment objective weighting information has been added to the
syllabus to show the balance of skills in the question papers.
Changes to question papers
Paper 1 will no longer be ordered strictly by increasing mark
allocation.
Paper 2 will no longer include optional questions; all questions on
Paper 2 will be compulsory. The paper will no longer be divided into
Sections A and B.
To exemplify the syllabus content, notes and examples have been
added in an additional column in the syllabus.
Some sections of the syllabus content have been updated (as shown
by black vertical lines in the syllabus).
New content has been added to the following sections: 1. Number;
13. Use of an electronic calculator; 16. Personal and small business
finance; 25. Graphs of functions; 27. Coordinate geometry;
28. Geometrical terms; 35. Mensuration; 40. Probability;
41. Categorical, numerical and grouped data; 42. Statistical diagrams.
Some syllabus content has been removed from the following sections:
33. Loci references to loci in three dimensions have been removed;
39. Transformations shear and stretching have been removed.
Some sections of the syllabus content have been re-ordered and
re-grouped, so the section numbering has changed.
Some existing content has moved into sections with new headings as
follows: 22. Sequences; 23. Variation; 27. Coordinate geometry;
30. Similarity and congruence; 41. Categorical, numerical and
grouped data; 42. Statistical diagrams.
Some syllabus content has been reworded for clarity and consistency.

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Mathematics (Syllabus D) (continued)

Cambridge O Level
Mathematics (Syllabus D),
Syllabus 4024
Other changes
The syllabus title has been simplified to Cambridge O Level
Mathematics (Syllabus D); the words (Calculator Version) have been
removed.
A new Syllabus content at a glance section has been added.
The additional materials required in examinations and the regulations
on use of calculators have been clarified.
Paper 1 the use of all calculating aids is prohibited.
Paper 2 all candidates should have a silent electronic calculator. A
scientific calculator with trigonometric
functions is strongly recommended. Algebraic or graphical calculators
are not permitted.
Cambridge O Level Mathematics
(Second Edition)
9780521186049 Cambridge
University Press
Cambridge O Level Mathematics
International Secondary Maths 9

for Cambridge O Level

Press, Pakistan


Press, Pakistan


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Additional Mathematics
Cambridge O Level
From June 2017
Additional Mathematics,
Syllabus 4037

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Statistics
Cambridge O Level
From November 2018
Statistics,
Three-year syllabus for examination from November 2018.
Syllabus 4040
A new section showing the syllabus content at a glance has been
added.
The syllabus content has been reviewed, expanded and reorganised.
A brief summary of the changes is given below:
The headings have been amended to say Topic area and

Further guidance
Box-and-whisker diagrams, stem-and-leaf diagrams and

correlation have been added
Change charts, use of assumed mean and cyclic variation have

been removed.
From 2018, there will no longer be a choice of questions in Section B;
instead candidates will complete all questions.
Following the removal of optionality within the papers, the section
headings will be removed.
From 2018, there will be two assessment objectives:
AO1 Knowledge and techniques 8590%
AO2 Interpretation and communication 1015%.
A weighting for each AO is now included in the syllabus.

The specimen materials have been updated to reflect refreshed
content.
Cambridge O Level Statistics
Second Edition
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University Press

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0

Mathematics
AS and A Level
From March 2016
Mathematics,

Syllabus 9709
Changes have been made to page 28. The heading now reads:
6. List of formulae and tables of the normal distribution (MF9).
Changes to answer booklets from 2016
An answer booklet will be enclosed with the Question Paper. For Paper 6
(S1), a graph paper booklet will also be enclosed. Graph paper is not
required for Papers 1 (P1), 2 (P2), 3 (P3), 4 (M1), 5 (M2) and 7 (S2) and
should not be used. For questions which require a graph to be sketched,
answers should be completed in the standard answer booklet provided.
These changes apply from the these dates:
From March 2016 Paper 6 (S1)
From June 2016 Paper 1 (P1), Paper 2 (P2), Paper 4 (M1)
From November 2016 Paper 3 (P3), Paper 5 (M2), Paper 7 (S2)
From March 2017
This syllabus has been updated. The latest syllabus is version 3,
published August 2015.
Changes have been made to page 28. Within the section Algebra, the
second equation for a geometric series has been changed.
Changes to answer booklets from 2017
An answer booklet will be enclosed with the Question Paper. For Paper 6
(S1), a graph paper booklet will also be enclosed. Graph paper is not
required for Papers 1 (P1), 2 (P2), 3 (P3), 4 (M1), 5 (M2) and 7 (S2) and
should not be used. For questions which require a graph to be sketched,
answers should be completed in the standard answer booklet provided.

33
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Further Mathematics
A Level
From March 2016
Further Mathematics,
We have updated this syllabus. The latest syllabus is version 3, published

April 2015.
Syllabus 9231
A new section has been added: 6. Formulae and statistical tables (MF10).
All following sections have been renumbered to reflect the addition.
Previous updates made in version 2 of the syllabus are listed below.
The formula for the area of a sector has been clarified on page 10 in
5.1 Paper 1 Theme 2. Polar coordinates.
The less-than/greater-than-or-equal-to symbols have been updated to
a consistent form throughout.
From June 2016

An answer booklet will be enclosed with the Question Paper. Graph paper
is not required for Paper 1 or Paper 2 and should not be used. For
questions which require a graph to be sketched, answers should be
completed in the standard answer booklet provided.
From June 2017

Two-year syllabus for examination from June 2017.
An answer booklet will be enclosed with the Question Paper. Graph paper
is not required for Paper 1 or Paper 2 and should not be used. For
questions which require a graph to be sketched, answers should be
completed in the standard answer booklet provided.

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Contents for Cambridge science

Updated Hazard Codes .................................................. 36

Cambridge IGCSE
Agriculture 0600 .............................................................
Biology 0610 ..................................................................
Chemistry 0620 ..............................................................
Combined Science 0653 ................................................
Co-ordinated Sciences 0654 ..........................................
Environmental Management 0680 ..................................
Physical Science 0652 ...................................................
Physics 0625 .................................................................
New syllabus
37
37
39
41
43
44
45
47
Cambridge O Level
Agriculture 5038 .............................................................
Biology 5090 ..................................................................
Chemistry 5070 ..............................................................
Combined Science 5129 ................................................
Marine Science 5180 .....................................................
Physics 5054 .................................................................
49
49
50
51
51
51
52
Advance notice
of withdrawal
Regulated by Ofqual
(UK only)
Publishers endorsed
resources
Two-year syllabus

Biology 9700 ..................................................................
Chemistry 9701 ..............................................................
Marine Science 9693 .....................................................
Physical Science 8780 ...................................................
Physics 9702 .................................................................
53
55
56
57
57
58
Three-year syllabus


35
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Updated Hazard Codes on Science Confidential Instructions

To maintain consistency with changes in global regulations regarding chemical labelling 1, the
hazard codes which appear in the Confidential Instructions of CIE science practical examinations
are changing. The changes will take effect from March 2016.
The changes to the hazard codes will not affect candidates as notation regarding chemical hazards
does not appear on any question paper materials, nor are candidates expected to recall such
information in their answers.
Centres are advised to remind candidates that all substances in the science practical examinations
should be treated with caution. Hazard Data Sheets relating to materials used in the examinations
should be available from your chemical supplier. Appropriate risk assessments must be carried out
by the Centre to ensure that local regulations relating to safety, first-aid and disposal of chemicals
are followed.
Science syllabuses will be updated with the new hazard codes as each syllabus undergoes its
regular review process.
The new hazard codes will be used where relevant and in accordance with information provided by
CLEAPSS2.
C
HH
F
N
=
=
=
=
corrosive
health hazard
flammable
hazardous to the aquatic environment
MH
T
O
=
=
=
moderate hazard
acutely toxic
oxidising
GHS05 (corrosive C)
GHS07 (moderate hazard MH)
GHS08 (health hazard HH)
GHS06 (acutely toxic T)
GHS02 (flammable F)
GHS03 (oxidising O)
GHS09 (hazardous to the

aquatic environment N)
1. United Nations Global Harmonised System (GHS) for hazard classification and compatible labelling
2. An advisory service providing support in practical science and technology for schools and colleges
(www.cleapss.org.uk).

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Syllabus changes
Cambridge IGCSE
Agriculture
Cambridge IGCSE
From November 2015
Agriculture,
Clarification of requirements for the coursework practical exercises
Syllabus 0600
Section 7.2 has been revised to clarify the requirements for the
coursework practical exercises.
From November 2017

Biology
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2016
Biology,
Syllabus 0610
In 2016 and beyond, assessments will be based on the revised syllabus

only.
This syllabus has been revised. Some changes are significant. Teachers
are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their
teaching programme.
The Coursework option has been withdrawn.
A new Multiple Choice paper has been introduced for Extended
candidates.
Core candidates take Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core), Paper 3:
Theory (Core) and either Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper 6:
Alternative to Practical.
Extended candidates take Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended), Paper
4: Theory (Extended) and either Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper 6:
The content has been revised and updated:
1. The wording of some learning outcomes has been changed for
clarification.
2. New learning outcomes have been added to the syllabus content.
3. Some learning outcomes have moved from Core to Supplement and
others from Supplement to Core.
4. Some learning outcomes have been removed from the syllabus
content.
5. The description of the practical assessment in Section 7 has been
revised.

37
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Biology (continued)
Cambridge IGCSE
Changes to syllabus content (continued)
Biology,
Reworded, new, moved or reclassified learning outcomes
Syllabus 0610
The changes to learning outcomes are in the following sections: 1.1, 1.2,
1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4, 5, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.3,
8.4, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 10, 11, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 13, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4,
14.5, 15.2, 15.3, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.6, 16.7, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5,
18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 21.1, 21.2, 21.3
and 21.4.
Learning outcomes removed from the syllabus content
Learning outcomes have been removed from the syllabus in the following
sections: II:5 Enzymes, II:6.1 Nutrients, II:6.2.2 Leaf structure,
II:6.3.4 Mechanical and physical digestion, II:6.3.6 Absorption,
II:6.3.7 Assimilation, II:7.1.2 Transpiration, II:7.1.3 Translocation,
II:7.2 Transport in humans, II:10.1 Nervous control in humans,
II:10.2 Hormones, III:1.1 Asexual reproduction, III:1.2.1 Sexual
reproduction in plants, III:1.4 Methods of birth control, III:1.5 Sexually
transmitted diseases and III:2 Growth and development.
Cambridge IGCSE Biology
Student Book (Second Edition)
9780007592524 Collins

Teacher Pack (Second Edition)
9780007592647 Collins

Coursebook (Third Edition)
9781107614796 Cambridge
University Press

Workbook (Third Edition)
9781107614932 Cambridge
University Press

Teachers Resource (Third
Edition)
9781107614963 Cambridge
University Press
Cambridge IGCSE Biology (Third

Edition)
Complete Biology for Cambridge

IGCSE (Third Edition)

Press
Essential Biology for Cambridge

IGCSE (Second Edition)

Press

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Chemistry
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2016
Chemistry,
Syllabus 0620

only.
are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching
programme.
candidates.
Paper 6 has been reduced from 60 marks to 40 marks. It will continue
to be weighted as 20% of the total marks for the qualification.
clarification.
content.
revised.
The changes to learning outcomes are in the following sections: 1, 3.1,
3.2.3, 4.1, 5, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1, 8.4, 9.4, 9.5, 10.3, 10.4, 11.1,
11.2, 11.4, 12, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.6, 14.7, 14.8.1, 14.8.2 and 14.8.3.
section: 14.8(b) Natural macromolecules.

39
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Chemistry (continued)
Cambridge IGCSE
Chemistry,
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry

(Third Edition)

Coursebook (Fourth Edition)
9781107615038 Cambridge
University Press

Teacher's Resource CD (Fourth
Edition)
9781107615014 Cambridge
University Press

Workbook (Fourth Edition)
9781107614994 Cambridge
University Press
Collins Cambridge IGCSE

Chemistry Student Book (Second
Edition)
9780007592654 Collins
Collins Cambridge IGCSE

Chemistry Teacher Pack (Second
Edition)
9780007592661 Collins
Complete Chemistry for

Cambridge IGCSE (Third Edition)

Press
Syllabus 0620
Essential Chemistry for Cambridge 9780198355199 Oxford University

Press

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Combined Science
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Combined Science,
Some of the content in Section 5 Syllabus content has been clarified

and/or extended. Changes to content are indicated in the syllabus by
black vertical lines either side of the text.
Syllabus 0653
From June 2016

Changes to content are indicated in the syllabus by black vertical lines
either side of the text.
The format of the Periodic Table has been changed to reflect current
practice. The question papers for examination in 2016 will contain this
version of the Periodic Table.
From March 2017

syllabus (excluding coursework components) is also available for
examination in March for India only.
From 2017
The syllabus has been revised. Teachers are advised to read the whole
syllabus before planning their teaching programme. The most significant
changes are outlined below.
Significant changes are indicated in the syllabus by black vertical lines at
the side of the text.
The following section has been changed:
1. Introduction
In the introductory section, some small changes have been made to
wording to align this syllabus with the equivalent section in the IGCSEs for
Biology, Physics and Chemistry for 2016.
The practical option, Paper 4: Coursework has been withdrawn.
A new Multiple Choice paper for Extended candidates has been included.
This paper is now Paper 2.
Core candidates will now take Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core), Paper 3:
Theory (Core) and either Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper 6: Alternative to
Practical.
Extended candidates will now take Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended),
Paper 4: Theory (Extended), and either Paper 5: Practical Test or Paper
6: Alternative to Practical.

41
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Combined Science (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
Combined Science,
The following sections have been updated:
Syllabus 0653
2. Syllabus content at a glance

This section has been revised.
5. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives
This section has been updated to align this syllabus with the other science
IGCSEs and to ensure coherence across the IGCSE science suite.
The syllabus aims have been amended to more fully reflect the skills and
knowledge promoted by study of the course.
The assessment objectives have been revised slightly for clarity. The
meaning of the assessment objectives remains unchanged.
7. Practical assessment
The wording of this section has been revised to align this syllabus with the
equivalent sections in the other science IGCSEs.
8. Appendix
Notes on safety in the laboratory and on presentation of data have been
added to align this syllabus with the equivalent sections in the other
IGCSE science syllabuses.

42
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Co-ordinated Sciences
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Co-ordinated Sciences,

Syllabus 0654
From June 2016

From June 2017

1. Introduction
Biology, Physics and Chemistry for 2016.
Practical.

43
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Co-ordinated Sciences (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
Co-ordinated Sciences,
Syllabus 0654

equivalent sections in the IGCSEs for Biology, Physics and Chemistry for
2016 and with changes to the other science IGCSEs.
8. Appendix
Notes on safety in the laboratory and on presentation of data have been
Environmental Management
Cambridge IGCSE
From March 2017
Environmental
Management,
Syllabus 0680

44
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Physical Science
Cambridge IGCSE
From November 2016
Physical Science,
Minor changes to content are indicated in the syllabus by black vertical

lines either side of the text.
Syllabus 0652
From November 2017

Two-year syllabus for examination from November 2017.
1. Introduction
Physics and Chemistry for 2016.
Practical.
6. Syllabus content
Topic 3.2(b) of section P3 (Physics) has been updated on page 30 of the
syllabus.
45
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Physical Science (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
Physical Science,
Syllabus 0652
equivalent sections in the other science IGCSEs.
8. Appendix
A table of electrical symbols and notes on presentation of data have been

46
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Physics
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2016
Physics,
Syllabus 0625

only.
are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching
programme.
candidates.
Paper 5: Practical test will typically consist of four exercises, only
three of which will require the use of apparatus. Candidates are
expected to spend about 20 minutes on each of the practical
exercises.
clarification.
content.
revised.
The changes to learning outcomes are in the following sections: 1.1, 1.2,
1.3, 1.4, 1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.5, 1.6, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.8, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.2.1,
2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3, 3.1, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.3,
3.4, 4.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6.1, 4.6.2,
4.6.3, 4.6.4, 4.6.6, 5.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4 and 5.2.5.
sections: 4.2.1 Electric charge, 4.3 Action and use of circuit components,
4.4 Digital electronics, 4.6 (a) Cathode rays and 4.6 (b) Simple treatment
of cathode-ray oscilloscope.

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September 2015 v1.0
Physics (continued)
Cambridge IGCSE
Physics,
Complete Physics for Cambridge

IGCSE (Third Edition)

Press
Cambridge IGCSE Physics

9780007592678 Collins

Teacher Pack (Second Edition)
9780007592685 Collins

Coursebook (Second Edition)
9781107614581 Cambridge
University Press

Teachers Resource (Second
Edition)
9781107614901 Cambridge
University Press

Workbook (Second Edition)
9781107614888 Cambridge
University Press
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (Third

Edition)
Essential Physics for Cambridge


Press
Syllabus 0625

48
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Cambridge O Level
Agriculture
Cambridge O Level
From November 2015
Agriculture,
Clarification of requirements for the coursework practical exercises
Syllabus 5038
Section 7.2 has been revised to clarify the requirements for the
coursework practical exercises.
From November 2017

Biology
Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Biology,
In practical work, candidates will be expected to use SI units or, where

appropriate, units approved by the BIPM for use with the SI (e.g. minute).
A list of SI units and units approved for use with the SI may be found in
the SI brochure at http://www.bipm.org. The use of imperial/customary
units such as the inch and degree Fahrenheit is not acceptable and
should be discouraged. In all examinations, where data is supplied for use
in questions, candidates will be expected to use units supplied, and
should not attempt conversion to other systems of units unless this is a
requirement of the question (see page 10 in the 2015 syllabus).
Syllabus 5090
From June 2017


49
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Chemistry
Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Chemistry,

in questions, candidates will be expected to use units that are consistent
with the units supplied, and should not attempt conversion to other
systems of units unless this is a requirement of the question (see page 10
in the 2015 syllabus).
Syllabus 5070

Changes have been made to the practical requirements of the syllabus
and to the Qualitative Analysis notes to reflect recommendations made by
the European Chemicals Agency on the use of chemicals. Changes have
been made to the theory syllabus to reflect the changes in the practical
syllabus. Changes to content are indicated in the syllabus by black vertical
lines either side of the text.
From June 2016

The Periodic Table has been updated.
One learning outcome has been added in order to clarify the requirements
of the syllabus: 7.2 (d) describe the meanings of the terms hydrated,
anhydrous, and water of crystallisation.
From June 2017

Learning outcomes 2.2 (g) and 2.4 (d) have been removed. Learning
outcomes 1.3 (a), 1.3 (b), 9.2 (a) have been modified. Other learning
outcomes have been clarified. Changes are indicated in the syllabus by
The Qualitative Analysis Notes have been amended to reflect the changes
in learning outcomes 1.3 (a) and 1.3 (b).
Guidance for the preparation of reagents has been included.

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Combined Science
Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Combined Science,

Syllabus 5129
From June 2016

From June 2017

Cambridge O Level
From June 2017
Environmental
Management,
Syllabus 5014
Marine Science
Cambridge O Level
From November 2015
Marine Science,
From November 2015 this syllabus is available to all Centres in Zones 3, 4

and 5.
Syllabus 5180
In all examinations, where question papers include data, candidates will

be expected to use units that are consistent with the units supplied and
should not attempt conversion to other systems of units unless this is a
requirement of the question (see page 10 in the 2015 syllabus).
From November 2017


51
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Physics
Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Physics,

in questions, candidates will be expected to use units that are consistent
with the units supplied, and should not attempt conversion to other
systems of units unless this is a requirement of the question (see page 10
in the 2015 syllabus).
Syllabus 5054
From June 2016

The definitions previously identified by asterisks in Section 7.1 are now
explicitly identified in Section 5 Syllabus content.
Some of the content has been clarified and/or extended. Significant
changes are indicated in the syllabus by black vertical lines either side of
the text.
From June 2017

Clarified content (20172019 references)
The wording of the following learning outcomes has been changed for
clarification:
3(e); 6(c); 16(c); 16(i); 17(a); 17(d)
New content (20172019 references)
2(e); 9(e); 10(e); 23(g); 24(e)
Deleted content (2016 references)
describe simple experiments to show the refraction of sound waves
13(f)
describe in outline the basic structure and action of a cathode-ray
oscilloscope (c.r.o) 24(e)
describe the action of a capacitor as a charge store and explain its
use in time delay circuits 24(m)
describe the use of an astable circuit (pulse generator) 25(f)
describe how the frequency of an astable circuit is related to the
values of the resistive and capacitative components 25(g)

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0

Biology
AS and A Level
Biology,
From March 2016

Syllabus 9700
From 2016
This syllabus has been revised and reorganised. Teachers are advised to
read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme. The
main changes are outlined below.
The content has been revised and reorganised:
clarification.
2. The applications learning outcomes (topics Q to U previously) have
been moved and integrated into other topics alongside the relevant
theory.
content.
5. Some learning outcomes have moved from AS Level to A Level and
others have moved from A Level to AS Level.
New learning outcomes
New learning outcomes have been added to the syllabus in the following
sections: 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 7.2, 10.2, 11.1, 12.1, 12.2,
13.2, 14.1, 14.2, 15.1, 15.2, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 18.1, 18.2,
18.3, 19.1 and 19.2.
The following learning outcomes have been removed from the syllabus:
G(i), H(h), H(i), H(j), K(a), K(b), K(c), K(d), N(b), N(l), N(m), N(o), Q(d),
R(b), S(a), S(b), S(c), T(a), T(b), T(c), T(d), U(a) and U(e).
AS Level material moved to A Level only
The following learning outcome has been moved from AS Level to
A Level: 18.1(a).
A Level material moved to AS Level
The following learning outcomes have been moved from A Level to
AS Level: 3.2(d), 11.2(b) and 11.2(c).

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September 2015 v1.0
Biology (continued)
AS and A Level
Biology,
Syllabus 9700
Assessment objectives: There has been a change in the weighting of
the assessment objectives (AO) so that AO1 (Knowledge with
understanding) is now 40% instead of 45% and AO2 (Handling
information and solving problems) is now 37% instead of 32%.
Additionally there have been some minor changes to the descriptions
of these assessment objectives.
The mathematical requirements for this syllabus have changed.
revised syllabus.
Assessments for candidates retaking Cambridge International
AS Level or A Level in 2016 are based on the revised syllabus.
A Level Biology Coursebook
(Fourth Edition)
9781107636828 Cambridge
University Press

A Level Biology Teacher's
Resource CD-ROM (Fourth
Edition)
9781107636880 Cambridge
University Press
Biology in Context for Cambridge

International AS & A Level
(Second Edition)

Press

A Level Biology

54
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Chemistry
AS and A Level
Chemistry,
From March 2016

Syllabus 9701
From 2016
Content has been revised and reorganised:
1. The wording of some of the learning outcomes has been changed for
clarification.
2. The applications learning outcomes (topics 11.1 to 11.3 previously)
have been integrated into other topics alongside the relevant theory.
content.
5. Some learning outcomes have moved from AS Level to A Level and
others have moved from A Level to AS Level.
New learning outcomes (2016 references)
New learning outcomes have been added to the syllabus in the following
sections: 2.3, 4.3, 5.3, 5.4, 6.3, 7.3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 10.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.4,
12.5, 14.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 19.1, 21.1, 21.3, 21.4, 22.1, 22.2, 22.4, 22.5,
23.1 and 23.2.
4(g), 6(b), 9.2(e), 9.3, 9.4(g), 9.6(c), 9.6(j), 9.6(k), 11.1(b), 11.1(d), 11.1(e),
11.1(f), 11.1(h), 11.1(i), 11.1(j), 11.1(k), 11.1(l), 11.1(m), 11.1(n), 11.2(b),
11.2(c), 11.2(e), 11.2(j), 11.3(b), 11.3(e), 11.3(f) and 11.3(g).
A Level material moved to AS Level
The following learning outcomes have been moved from A Level to
AS Level: 10.4(c) and 10.5(e).
AS Level material moved to A Level only
The following learning outcomes have been moved from AS Level to
A Level: 3(h), 10.6(b)(iii), 10.7(f) and 10.7(h).
Assessment objectives: There has been a change in the weighting of
the assessment objectives (AO) so that AO1 (Knowledge with
understanding) is now 42% instead of 46%; AO2 (Handling, applying
and evaluating information) is now 35% instead of 30%; and AO3
(Experimental skills and investigations) is now 23% instead of 24%.
Additionally there have been some minor changes to the descriptions
of these assessment objectives.

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September 2015 v1.0
Chemistry (continued)
AS and A Level

Paper 4 (A Level Structured Questions): The assessment of core and
applications topics has been integrated in the question paper. There
will no longer be a Section A and Section B.
Chemistry,
Syllabus 9701
Paper 5 (Planning, Analysis and Evaluation): The mark scheme has

been adjusted.
The Data Booklet has been updated.
The Periodic Table has been updated.
revised syllabus.
A Level Chemistry

A Level Chemistry Coursebook
(Second Edition)
9781107638457 Cambridge
University Press

A Level Chemistry Teacher's
Resource CD-ROM (Second
Edition)
9781107677708 Cambridge
University Press
AS Level
Environmental
Management,
From June 2016

Changes have been made to section 7.1 to now refer to the Cambridge
Administrative Guide for deadlines and methods for submitting report
proposals.
Syllabus 8291
From June 2017

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Marine Science
AS and A Level
From June 2017

Marine Science,
Syllabus 9693
Physical Science
AS Level
Physical Science,
Syllabus 8780
From June 2016

The following syllabus content has been deleted:
C3(e)
C7(a) ionic radius
C7(b) ionic radius
C9(d)(ii)
C10(c) but see C11(d)
C10(h) but see C5 and C11
C12(c) but see C3
C12(d) but see C3
Work done on/by a gas W = pV (Data Booklet).
The following changes have been made to the qualitative analysis notes:
2+
reactions of aqueous cations the tests on lead(II), Pb (aq), have

2+
been removed; the test on manganese(II), Mn (aq) has been added
2
reactions of anions the tests on chromate(VI), CrO4 (aq), have

been removed
tests for gases the test for sulfur dioxide, SO2, now reads: turns
acidified potassium manganate(VII) from purple to colourless.
Last examination: November 2017

This syllabus is being withdrawn. The last examination series is November
2017.

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September 2015 v1.0
Physics
AS and A Level
Physics,
From March 2016

Syllabus 9702
From 2016
The content has been revised and reorganised:
clarification.
2. The applications learning outcomes (topics 28 to 30 previously) have
been moved and integrated into other topics alongside the relevant
theory.
content.
5. Some learning outcomes have moved from AS Level to A Level.
New/updated learning outcomes (2016 references)
The learning outcomes have been revised and updated in the following
sections: 4.3, 6.3, 7.1, 8.2, 11.3, 14.4, 17.3, 18.1, 19.1, 20.1, 21.3, 22.3,
24.2, 25.5, 26.1, 26.2 and 26.3.
Learning outcomes removed from the syllabus content or moved
from AS to A Level (2015 references)
6(j), 9(b), 9(e), 9(i), 10(g), 15(i), 25(a), 25(b), 29(a), 30(o), 30(p), 30(q) and
30(r).
The following learning outcomes have been moved from AS Level to
A Level: 9(c), 9(d), 19(j), 20(k), 27(g), 27(h) and 27(j).

58
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Physics (continued)
AS and A Level
Physics,
Syllabus 9702
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice): The duration of this question paper has
been increased from 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. All other
aspects of this assessment remain the same.
Paper 2 (AS Level Structured Questions): The duration of this
question paper has been increased from 1 hour to 1 hour and
15 minutes. All other aspects of this assessment remain the same.
Paper 3 (Advanced Practical Skills): The generic mark scheme has
been adjusted.
Paper 4 (A Level Structured Questions): The assessment of core and
applications content has been integrated in the question paper. There
will no longer be a Section A and Section B.
Paper 5 (Planning, Analysis and Evaluation): The generic mark
scheme has been adjusted.
Data and Formulae sheets: Minor changes have been made.
revised syllabus.
A Level Physics Coursebook
(Second Edition)
9781107697690 Cambridge
University Press
Physics in Context for Cambridge

(Second Edition)

Press

A Level Physics Teacher's
Resource CD-ROM (Second
Edition)
9781107663008 Cambridge
University Press

A Level Physics (Second Edition)

59
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September 2015 v1.0
Contents for Cambridge languages

Cambridge IGCSE
Afrikaans as a Second Language 0548 ..........................
Arabic (Foreign Language) 0544 ....................................
Portuguese (Foreign Language) 0540 ............................
Bahasa Indonesia 0538..................................................
Chinese as a Second Language 0523 ............................
Dutch (Foreign Language) 0515 .....................................
First Language Afrikaans 0512 .......................................
First Language Arabic 0508 ...........................................
First Language Czech 0514 ...........................................
First Language Dutch 0503 ............................................
First Language French 0501 ..........................................
First Language German 0505 .........................................
First Language Japanese 0507 ......................................
First Language Korean 0521 ..........................................
First Language Portuguese 0504....................................
First Language Russian 0516 .........................................
First Language Spanish 0502 .........................................
First Language Thai 0518 ..............................................
First Language Turkish 0513 ..........................................
French (Foreign Language) 0520 ...................................
German (Foreign Language) 0525 .................................
Greek (Foreign Language) 0543 ....................................
Hindi as a Second Language 0549 .................................
Indonesian (Foreign Language) 0545 .............................
IsiZulu as a Second Language 0531 ..............................
Italian (Foreign Language) 0535.....................................
Japanese (Foreign Language) 0519 ...............................
Literature (Spanish) 0488 ...............................................
Malay (Foreign Language) 0546 .....................................
Mandarin Chinese (Foreign Language) 0547 ..................
Spanish (Foreign Language) 0530 .................................
Urdu as a Second Language 0539 .................................
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68
69
70
71
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72
73
74
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75
76
77
78
79
80
81
Cambridge O Level
Arabic 3180 ...................................................................
Setswana 3158 ..............................................................
Bengali 3204 ..................................................................
Nepali 3202 ...................................................................
Swahili 3162 ..................................................................
German 3025 .................................................................
Sinhala 3205 ..................................................................
Spanish 3035 .................................................................
Tamil 3206 .....................................................................
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New syllabus
Advance notice
of withdrawal
Regulated by Ofqual
(UK only)
Publishers endorsed
resources
Two-year syllabus
Three-year syllabus
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Tamil 3226 ..................................................................... 83

Urdu First Language 3247 ........................................... 84
Urdu Second Language 3248 ...................................... 84
Afrikaans 9679 ............................................................... 85
Afrikaans First Language 8779 .................................... 85
Afrikaans Language 8679 .............................................. 86
Arabic 9680 ................................................................... 87
Arabic Language 8680 ................................................... 87
Chinese 9715................................................................. 88
Chinese Language 8681 ................................................ 88
French 9716 .................................................................. 89
French Language 8682 .................................................. 90
French Literature 8670 ................................................... 90
German 9717 ................................................................. 91
German Language 8683 ................................................ 92
Hindi 9687 ..................................................................... 93
Hindi Language 8687 ..................................................... 93
Hindi Literature 8675 ...................................................... 93
Japanese Language 8281 .............................................. 94
Marathi 9688 .................................................................. 95
Marathi Language 8688 ................................................. 95
Portuguese 9718............................................................ 96
Portuguese Language 8684 ........................................... 96
Portuguese Literature 8672 ............................................ 96
Spanish 9719 ................................................................. 97
Spanish First Language 8665 ...................................... 97
Spanish Language 8685 ................................................ 98
Spanish Literature 8673 ................................................. 98
Tamil 9689 ..................................................................... 99
Tamil Language 8689 .................................................... 99
Telugu 9690 ................................................................. 100
Telugu Language 8690 ................................................ 100
Urdu 9676 .................................................................... 101
Urdu Language 8686 ................................................... 101


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September 2015 v1.0
Syllabus changes
Cambridge IGCSE
Afrikaans as a Second Language
Cambridge IGCSE
From November 2016
Afrikaans as a Second
Language,

Syllabus 0548
The deadline for the submission of marks and samples has changed.
Please refer to the relevant series timetable for the deadline.
From November 2017

Arabic, Portuguese (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
(Foreign Language)
For Paper 3, Speaking, the Speaking tests of all candidates must be

recorded by the Centre. The Centre will then select a sample to send to
Cambridge for external moderation according to the instructions provided.
Arabic,
Syllabus 0544,
Portuguese,
Syllabus 0540

From June 2017


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September 2015 v1.0
Bahasa Indonesia
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Bahasa Indonesia,
This new syllabus will be available for first assessment in June 2016.
Syllabus 0538
Full details are contained in the 2016 syllabus and specimen papers
You can learn more about this new syllabus at www.cie.org.uk/new
Combining this syllabus with Cambridge IGCSE Indonesian 0545
Please note that candidates will not be able to combine a qualification in
Cambridge IGCSE Bahasa Indonesia 0538 with Cambridge IGCSE
Indonesian 0545 in the same examination series.
From June 2017

Cambridge IGCSE Bahasa
Indonesia
9781316600054 Cambridge
University Press
Chinese as a Second Language

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Chinese as a Second
Language,

Syllabus 0523
The speaking test must be conducted and assessed in Mandarin.
From June 2017

There has been a small change to the presentation and wording of the
mark scheme for the speaking test.

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September 2015 v1.0
Dutch (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Dutch (Foreign Language),

Syllabus 0515

From June 2017

First Language Afrikaans

Cambridge IGCSE
From November 2016
First Language Afrikaans,
From 2016 candidates will write their answers in the spaces provided on
the question paper. Specimen papers will be available at www.cie.org.uk
Syllabus 0512
From November 2017


2019.
First Language Arabic

Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
First Language Arabic,
the question paper.
Syllabus 0508
From June 2017


64
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
First Language Czech

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
First Language Czech,
the question paper. Specimen papers are available at www.cie.org.uk
Syllabus 0514
From June 2017

Last examination: June 2019

This syllabus is being withdrawn. The last examination series is June
2019.
First Language Dutch

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
First Language Dutch,
Syllabus 0503
From June 2017


2019.
First Language French

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
First Language French,
the question paper.
Syllabus 0501
From June 2017


65
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
First Language German

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
First Language German,
Syllabus 0505
From June 2017

First Language Japanese

Cambridge IGCSE
First Language Japanese,

2018.
Syllabus 0507
First Language Korean

Cambridge IGCSE
From November 2015
First Language Korean,
The November examination series has been withdrawn. The last

November examination series was November 2014. From 2015, this
syllabus will be examined in June only. It will not be examined in
November 2015.
Syllabus 0521
From June 2016

From June 2017


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September 2015 v1.0
First Language Portuguese

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
First Language Portuguese,
Syllabus 0504
From June 2017

First Language Russian

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
First Language Russian,
Syllabus 0516
From June 2017


67
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
First Language Spanish

Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
First Language Spanish,
This syllabus has been revised. Teachers are advised to read

the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.
Syllabus 0502
Summary of changes
Paper 1
A second reading passage has been added. The combined word count
for both passages is between 800 and 950 words.
Question 1 (20 marks): the number of sub-questions has been
reduced.
A new Question 3 (Summary) has been added.
Passages are printed on a separate question paper insert.
Paper 2
Question 2: candidates select and comment on a specified number of
words and phrases.
Passages are printed on a separate question paper insert.
Paper 3
Section 1: candidates produce a discursive/argumentative letter or
article in response to a passage of between 650 and 750 words.
The passage is printed on a separate question paper insert.
Section 2: candidates answer one question from a choice of two
descriptive and two narrative titles. The two discursive/argumentative
titles have been removed from this section.
Component 4 (Coursework Portfolio)
Assignment 2 is renamed descriptive and/or narrative. Reference to
imaginative has been removed.
Further specific guidance is provided to Centres on the text to be used
for Assignment 3.
Instructions for marking and moderating have been clarified.
Component 5 (Speaking and Listening Test (Optional))
Instructions for marking and moderating have been clarified.
All candidates must be recorded for the purpose of external
moderation.
From June 2016

From June 2017
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September 2015 v1.0
First Language Thai

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2018
First Language Thai,
Syllabus 0518
The syllabus sections have been updated.
The Why choose Cambridge IGCSE First Language Thai? section
has been revised to emphasise the development of lifelong skills.
New revised question papers have replaced the current Papers 2
and 3. The new papers are:
Paper 1: Reading and Directed Writing and Paper 2: Composition.
The syllabus aims have been revised to ensure consistency with
those of other IGCSE First Language qualifications.
The language of the assessment objectives has been revised.
The assessment objectives have been grouped under two main
headings: AO1 Reading and AO2 Writing.
A revised grid showing the relationship between the scheme of
assessment and the assessment objectives has been included in the
syllabus.
The grade descriptions have been updated to align with the revised
assessment objectives.
The syllabus content has been updated.
Description of components
Paper 1 Reading and Directed Writing 2 hours, 50 marks
Candidates answer all questions in Section 1 and Section 2.
Section 1: Comprehension and Use of Language (25 marks)
Candidates answer a series of questions on Passage 1, a fiction text.
Section 2: Directed Writing (25 marks)
Candidates answer one question on Passages 2 and 3, which are
non-fiction and have a linked theme. Candidates write a response of
about 250350 words.
The mark criteria have been updated to reflect the changes.

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First Language Thai (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
First Language Thai,
Syllabus 0518

Paper 2 Composition 2 hours, 50 marks
Candidates answer two questions: one from Section 1 and one from
Section 2.
Section 1: Argumentative/Discursive Writing (25 marks)
Candidates answer one question from a choice of four and write a
response of about 350450 words.
Section 2: Descriptive/Narrative Writing (25 marks)
Candidates answer one question from a choice of four and write a
response of about 350450 words.
Revised levels of response mark schemes have been produced for
Paper 2 Composition.
published specimen papers for exemplification of these changes, available
on our public website at www.cie.org.uk
First Language Turkish

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
First Language Turkish,
Syllabus 0513

70
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
French (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
French (Foreign
Language),
Syllabus 0520
Summary of changes
Papers 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be taken by all candidates.
The total marks for Paper 1 have been reduced from 48 to 45.
The writing tasks have been removed from Paper 2, which now only
tests Reading. The examination time has been reduced from 1 hour
30 minutes to 1 hour. The total marks for Paper 2 are 45.
Paper 3 has minor changes to the wording of the mark scheme.
A new Paper 4 for all candidates replaces Paper 4: Continuous
Writing (which was for Extended candidates only).
The four skills are now weighted at 25% each.
Minor changes have been made to the French Defined Content
booklet.
published specimen papers and French Defined Content booklet for
exemplification of these changes, available on our public website at
www.cie.org.uk
From 2016
Information about the availability of this syllabus to private candidates has
been added.
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September 2015 v1.0
German (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
German (Foreign
Language),

Syllabus 0525

been added.
From June 2017

Greek (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Greek (Foreign Language),

Syllabus 0543

been added.
From June 2017


72
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September 2015 v1.0
Hindi as a Second Language

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Hindi as a Second
Language,
The June examination series is being withdrawn. The last June

examination series is June 2015. From 2016, this syllabus will be
examined in November (and March for India only). It will not be
examined in June 2016.
Syllabus 0549
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September 2015 v1.0
Indonesian (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Indonesian (Foreign
Language),
Syllabus 0545
The November examination series is being withdrawn. The last November
examination series is November 2015. From June 2016 we will be
introducing a June examination series. From 2016 this syllabus will be
available in the June examination series only.
Summary of changes
Papers 2, 3 and 4 will be taken by all candidates.
Paper 3 has minor changes to the wording of the mark scheme, and
the instructions in the Teachers Notes Booklet have been amended.
The three skills are now weighted at approximately 33% each.
A Defined Content booklet has been created for Indonesian.
published specimen papers and Indonesian Defined Content booklet for
www.cie.org.uk
Combining this syllabus with the new Cambridge IGCSE Bahasa
Indonesia 0538
Please note that candidates will not be able to combine a qualification in
Cambridge IGCSE Indonesian 0545 with Cambridge IGCSE Bahasa
Indonesia 0538 in the same examination series.
From June 2017


74
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
IsiZulu as a Second Language

Cambridge IGCSE
From November 2017
IsiZulu as a Second
Language,
Syllabus 0531
Italian (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Italian (Foreign Language),

Syllabus 0535

been added.
From June 2017


75
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Japanese (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From November 2015
Japanese (Foreign
Language),
Syllabus 0519
Summary of changes
tests Reading. The examination time has been reduced from 1 hour 30
minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. The total marks for Paper 2 are 45.
Paper 3 has minor changes to the wording of the mark scheme. In
Test 1: Role Plays the images have been removed from the Role Play
Cards.
A new Paper 4 for all candidates replaces Paper 4: Continuous Writing
(which was for Extended candidates only).
Changes have been made to the Japanese Defined Content booklet.
The Kanji requirement has increased from 100 to 150 Kanji.
published specimen papers and the Japanese Defined Content booklet for
www.cie.org.uk
From November 2016

From November 2017


76
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Literature (Spanish)
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Literature (Spanish),
Syllabus 0488
Revised component names and weightings:
Paper 1 Set Texts Open Books (75%) (compulsory component)
Component 2 Coursework (25%) (optional component)
Paper 3 Alternative to Coursework (25%) (optional component).
From June 2017


77
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Malay (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Malay (Foreign Language),
Syllabus 0546
Summary of changes
Papers 2, 3 and 4 will be taken by all candidates.
Paper 3 has minor changes to the wording of the mark scheme, and
the instructions in the Teachers Notes Booklet have been amended.
A Defined Content booklet has been created for Malay.
A video recording of a sample speaking test is available on the
Teacher Support site.
published specimen papers and Malay Defined Content booklet for
www.cie.org.uk
From June 2017


78
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Mandarin Chinese (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Mandarin Chinese (Foreign

Language),

Syllabus 0547

The statement about the availability of this syllabus to private candidates
has been revised.
From June 2017

Changes to the Defined Content booklet
There has been a minor revision to the Minimum Core Vocabulary list in
the Defined Content booklet.
In the Minimum Core Vocabulary list, the alphabetical list of Hanyu pinyin
syllables has been reviewed to improve consistency in the ordering.
Where the same character has different readings, a pinyin gloss has been
added to differentiate how the character may be used.
A list of Minimum Core Vocabulary ordered by topic has been added to
the Defined Content booklet and this incorporates the corrections made to
the alphabetical list.

79
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Spanish (Foreign Language)

Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Spanish (Foreign
Language),
Syllabus 0530
Summary of changes
Papers 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be taken by all candidates.
The total marks for Paper 1 have been reduced from 48 to 45.
Paper 3 has minor changes to the wording of the mark scheme.
The four skills are now weighted at 25% each.
Minor changes have been made to the Defined Content booklet.
published specimen papers and Spanish Defined Content booklet for
www.cie.org.uk
From June 2016

been added.
From June 2017


80
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Urdu as a Second Language

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Urdu as a Second

Language,
Syllabus 0539
From June 2017


81
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Cambridge O Level
Arabic, Setswana
Cambridge O Level
From November 2017
Arabic,
Syllabus 3180,
Setswana,
Syllabus 3158
Bengali, Nepali, Swahili

Cambridge O Level
From June 2017
Bengali,
Syllabus 3204,
Nepali,
Syllabus 3202,
Swahili,
Syllabus 3162
German
Cambridge O Level
German,

2017.
Syllabus 3025
Sinhala
Cambridge O Level
From June 2017
Sinhala,
Syllabus 3205

82
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Spanish
Cambridge O Level
Spanish,

2017.
Syllabus 3035
Tamil
Cambridge O Level
From June 2016
Tamil,
In the June series only, this syllabus has a new syllabus code. The
syllabus code from June 2016 onwards is 3226. All other aspects of the
syllabus remain unchanged.
Syllabus 3206
Tamil
Cambridge O Level
From June 2016
Tamil,
In the June series only, syllabus 3206 has a new syllabus code. The
syllabus code from June 2016 onwards is 3226. All other aspects of the
syllabus remain unchanged.
Syllabus 3226
From June 2017


83
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Urdu First Language

Cambridge O Level
From June 2017
Urdu First Language,
Syllabus 3247
There is a new list of set texts for Paper 2 Texts.
Urdu Second Language

Cambridge O Level
From November 2015
Urdu Second Language,
Component 1
Syllabus 3248
From November 2015 candidates will write their answers in the spaces
provided on the question paper.
From June 2017

O Level Urdu as a Second
Language Second Edition

Press, Pakistan

84
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0

Afrikaans
A Level
Afrikaans,
Syllabus 9679
From November 2015

Components 2 and 3
Component 1
There has been a change to the Speaking test dates published in the
syllabus for the November examination series:
The Speaking tests must take place between 1 October and
24 October.
The mark sheets and sample recordings must arrive at Cambridge
International Examinations by 31 October.
Form NOE (Nomination of Oral Examiner) must be sent to Cambridge
at least four weeks before the start of the Speaking test period.
From November 2016

Component 1
The Speaking tests of all candidates must be recorded by the Centre. The
Centre will then select a sample to send to Cambridge for external
moderation according to the instructions provided by Cambridge.
From November 2017

Afrikaans First Language

AS Level
Afrikaans First Language,
Syllabus 8779
From November 2015

Component 2
From November 2017


85
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Afrikaans Language
AS Level
Afrikaans Language,
Syllabus 8679
From November 2015

Components 2 and 3
Component 1
24 October.
From November 2016

Component 1
From November 2017


86
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Arabic
A Level
Arabic,
Syllabus 9680
From November 2015

Components 2 and 5
From November 2017

Arabic Language
AS Level
Arabic Language,
Syllabus 8680
From November 2015

Component 2
From November 2017


87
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Chinese
A Level
Chinese,
Syllabus 9715
From November 2015

Components 2 and 3
provided on the question paper. Specimen papers are available at
www.cie.org.uk
From November 2017

Chinese Language
AS Level
Chinese Language,
Syllabus 8681
From November 2015

Components 2 and 3
provided on the question paper. Specimen papers are available at
www.cie.org.uk
From November 2017


88
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
French
A Level
French,
Syllabus 9716
From 2015
Components 2 and 3
From November 2015
Component 1
24 October.
From June 2016

Component 1
From June 2017


89
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
French Language
AS Level
French Language,
Syllabus 8682
From 2015
Components 2 and 3
From November 2015
Component 1
24 October.
From June 2016

Component 1
From June 2017

French Literature
AS Level
French Literature,
Syllabus 8670
From June 2017


90
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
German
A Level
German,
Syllabus 9717
From November 2015

Components 2 and 3
Component 1
24 October.
From November 2016

Component 1
From November 2017


91
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
German Language
AS Level
German Language,
Syllabus 8683
From November 2015

Components 2 and 3
Component 1
24 October.
From November 2016

Component 1
From November 2017


92
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Hindi
A Level
Hindi,
Syllabus 9687
From November 2015

Components 2, 3 and 5
From November 2017

Hindi Language
AS Level
Hindi Language,
Syllabus 8687
From November 2015

Components 2 and 3
From November 2017

Hindi Literature
AS Level
Hindi Literature,
Syllabus 8675
From November 2017


93
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Japanese Language
AS Level
Japanese Language,
Syllabus 8281
From November 2015

The Kanji requirement has increased from 300 to 350 Kanji. Full details
are available in the syllabus.
Component 1
24 October.
From November 2016

Component 1
From November 2017


94
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Marathi
A Level
Marathi,
Syllabus 9688
From November 2015


Withdrawal of Cambridge International A Level Marathi 9688
For Centres not in Mauritius:
We are withdrawing Cambridge International A Level Marathi 9688 for
Centres that are not in Mauritius. The last examination for this subject will
be November 2016.
For Centres in Mauritius this syllabus will continue to be offered.
Marathi Language
AS Level
Marathi Language,
Syllabus 8688
From November 2015

Components 2 and 3

Withdrawal of Cambridge International AS Level Marathi Language
8688
We are withdrawing Cambridge International AS Level Marathi Language
8688 for Centres that are not in Mauritius. The last examination for this
subject will be November 2016.

95
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Portuguese
A Level
Portuguese,
Syllabus 9718
From June 2016

Component 1
From June 2017

Portuguese Language
AS Level
Portuguese Language,
Syllabus 8684
From June 2016

Component 1
From June 2017

Portuguese Literature
AS Level
Portuguese Literature,
Syllabus 8672
From June 2017


96
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Spanish
A Level
Spanish,
Syllabus 9719
From 2015
Components 2 and 3
From November 2015

Component 1
24 October.
From June 2016

Component 1
From June 2017

Spanish First Language

AS Level
Spanish First Language,
Syllabus 8665
From 2015
Component 2
From June 2017


97
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Spanish Language
AS Level
Spanish Language,
Syllabus 8685
From 2015
Components 2 and 3
From November 2015

Component 1
24 October.
From June 2016

Component 1
From June 2017

Spanish Literature
AS Level
Spanish Literature,
Syllabus 8673
From June 2017


98
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Tamil
A Level
Tamil,
Syllabus 9689
From November 2015

From November 2017

Tamil Language
AS Level
Tamil Language,
Syllabus 8689
From November 2015

Components 2 and 3
From November 2017


99
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Telugu
A Level
Telugu,
Syllabus 9690
From November 2015


Withdrawal of Cambridge International A Level Telugu 9690
We are withdrawing Cambridge International A Level Telugu 9690 for
Centres that are not in Mauritius. The last examination for this subject will
be November 2016.
Telugu Language
AS Level
Telugu Language,
Syllabus 8690
From November 2015

Components 2 and 3

Withdrawal of Cambridge International AS Level Telugu Language
8690
We are withdrawing Cambridge International AS Level Telugu Language
8690 for Centres that are not in Mauritius. The last examination for this
subject will be November 2016.

100
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Urdu
A Level
Urdu,
Syllabus 9676
From November 2015

Components 2 and 5
the question paper.
From November 2017

Urdu Language
AS Level
Urdu Language,
Syllabus 8686
From November 2015

Component 2
the question paper.
From November 2017


101
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Contents for Cambridge humanities

and social sciences

Cambridge IGCSE
Bangladesh Studies 0449 ............................................
Development Studies 0453 ..........................................
Economics 0455 ..........................................................
Geography 0460 ..........................................................
Global Perspectives 0457 ............................................
History 0470 ................................................................
India Studies 0447 .......................................................
Islamiyat 0493..............................................................
Latin 0480 ....................................................................
Pakistan Studies 0448 .................................................
Religious Studies 0490 ................................................
Sociology 0495 ............................................................
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104
104
105
106
108
109
109
110
111
111
111
New syllabus
112
112
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
120
121
Publishers endorsed
resources
Advance notice
of withdrawal
Regulated by Ofqual
(UK only)
Cambridge O Level
Bangladesh Studies 7094 ............................................
Economics 2281 ..........................................................
Geography 2217 ..........................................................
Hinduism 2055 .............................................................
History (Modern World Affairs) 2134 .............................
Islamic Studies 2068 ....................................................
Islamiyat 2058..............................................................
Pakistan Studies 2059 .................................................
Religious Studies (Bible Knowledge) 2048 ...................
Sociology 2251 ............................................................

Two-year syllabus
Three-year syllabus
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Classical Studies 9274 .................................................
Economics 9708 ..........................................................
Divinity 8041 ................................................................
Divinity 9011 ................................................................
General Papers 8001, 8004 .........................................
Geography 9696 ..........................................................
Global Perspectives & Research (AS Level) 9239 ........
Global Perspectives & Research (A Level) 9239 ...........
Hinduism 8058 .............................................................
Hinduism 9014 .............................................................
History 9389 ................................................................
Islamic Studies 8053 ....................................................
Islamic Studies 9013 ....................................................
Law 9084 .....................................................................
Nepal Studies 8024 ......................................................
Psychology 9698..........................................................
Psychology 9990..........................................................
Sociology 9699 ............................................................
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122
124
124
124
125
127
128
129
129
129
130
131
131
132
132
133
134
137
Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects

Global Perspectives and Independent Research
(International version) 9766 .......................................... 138


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Syllabus changes
Cambridge IGCSE
Bangladesh Studies
Cambridge IGCSE
Bangladesh Studies,
Syllabus 0449
From June 2017


2019.
Development Studies
Cambridge IGCSE
Development Studies,
Syllabus 0453
From November 2017

Economics
Cambridge IGCSE
Economics,
Syllabus 0455
From March 2017


104
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Geography
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Geography,
Syllabus 0460
The main revisions include:

The syllabus content has been revised to include more material on
21st-Century/global issues including globalisation, development and
disparities and climate change.
Sections 5 and 6 have been combined to provide a single source of
information for each theme and topic including applicable case
studies.
On Paper 1: Geographical themes, candidates continue to answer
three questions. However, candidates will now be required to answer
one question on each of the three geographical themes rather than
choosing three questions out of six with no restrictions.
The specimen papers have been updated to match the revised syllabus
content.
From March 2017

Cambridge IGCSE Geography
9780007589067 Collins

(Second Edition)

Coursebook (Second Edition)
9781107458949 Cambridge
University Press
Complete Geography for

Cambridge IGCSE

Press

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September 2015 v1.0
Global Perspectives
Cambridge IGCSE
From March 2018
Global Perspectives,
Syllabus 0457

The syllabus aims have been updated (see section 5.1).
The content has been reviewed and refreshed. The choice of topics has
been increased from 20 to 24. Each component has a prescribed list of
topics; the choice of topics is no longer common across the three
components (see section 6.1).
The component names and their order have been changed:
Component 1 Written Examination, previously Component 3

Written Paper
Component 2 Individual Report, previously Component 1

Individual Research
Component 3 Team Project, previously Component 2 Group

Project
The assessment objectives have been revised from four to three (see
section 5.2). Each assessment objective is divided into individual
assessment strands. This means that the assessment objectives are
now aligned with our A Level (9239).
The weighting of components has changed (see section 4). For the
revised relationship between assessment objectives and components,
see section 5.3.
The number of marks for the Written Examination has been
increased from 60 marks to 70 marks.
The sources for the Written Examination will be based on the
prescribed list of eight topics for Component 1 (see section 7.1).
Candidates will submit one Individual Report, not two reports. The
number of marks for the Report has been reduced from 80 marks to
60 marks. The report is internally set and externally marked.
The Individual Report submitted must be based on one topic from the
prescribed list of eight topics for Component 2 (see section 7.2).
The Individual Report must be written in continuous text of 15002000
words, and no multimedia may be used.
The mark scheme for Component 2 is changed (see the subject page
for this syllabus at www.cie.org.uk/igcse for more information).
The number of marks for the Team Project has increased from
60 marks to 70 marks.
The Team Project must be based on one topic from the prescribed list
of eight topics for Component 3 (see section 7.3).

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Global Perspectives (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
Syllabus 0457

The team (which may now be between two to five in number) submits
one Outcome and one Explanation. In addition, each individual in the
team submits a Reflective Paper.
The Outcome is a collaborative project and could for example be
a poster, blog, song, model, video or an event.
The Explanation has been reduced to 200300 words, and multimedia
may not be used.
The Reflective Paper is 7501000 words, and multimedia may not be
used.
The mark scheme for Component 3 is changed (see section 7.3).
Global Perspectives for
Cambridge IGCSE (Second
Edition)

Press

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
History
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
History,
Syllabus 0470
The following syllabus content is new:

Key Question 5 (19th century) on European imperialism
Key Question 7 (20th century) on events in the Gulf c. 19702000
Depth Study A on the First World War.
The following syllabus content has been restructured:
Depth Study E on South Africa (formerly Southern Africa in the 20th
Century).
The following syllabus content has been removed:
Key Question 5 (19th century) on Japanese modernisation
Key Question 7 (20th century) on the United Nations
Depth Study G on modern industrial society
Depth Study H on Western imperialism. Some of the content from this
Depth Study is included in the new Key Question 5 (19th century) on
European imperialism.
The wording of assessment objective AO2 has been revised to
emphasise the importance of deploying historical skills.
The overall weightings of the assessment objectives across the
qualification as a whole have been revised.
Minor revisions have been made to the wording of the grade
descriptions in line with the change to the assessment objectives.
The stimulus material that sets the context for each question in
Component 1 has been replaced by a short opening sentence for
each question.
The number of marks available for each part-question in
Component 1 has been changed as follows:
Part (a) 4 marks
Part (b) 6 marks
Part (c) 10 marks.
Component 3 (Coursework) now requires candidates to produce one

piece of extended writing. The word limit (2000 words) must not be
exceeded.
Component 4 (Alternative to Coursework) now requires candidates to
answer one non-structured question from a choice of two on their
chosen Depth Study. Specimen response extracts are available on
the Teacher Support site.

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History (continued)
Cambridge IGCSE
Changes to previously published specimen paper material
History,
A revision has been made to Question 1 in specimen Paper 4 Alternative

to Coursework and mark scheme to better reflect the content of the
revised syllabus for 2015.
Syllabus 0470
The new Question 1 is: How significant was the failure of the Schlieffen
Plan to the course of the First World War? Explain your answer.
From 2016
All dates for coursework have been removed from the syllabus. Please
refer to the relevant series timetable for the dates.
From March 2017

India Studies
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
India Studies,
Syllabus 0447
2019.
Islamiyat
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
Islamiyat,
Syllabus 0493

109
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Latin
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Latin,
The Paper 2 Literature set texts have been updated in the 2016 syllabus.
Syllabus 0480
From June 2018
There are no major changes to the syllabus content or scheme of
assessment.
Changes to scheme of assessment for Paper 1 Language
Minor amendments have been made to simplify the way marks for
Paper 1 are recorded.
The total number of marks for Paper 1 will be 160 marks. The raw
mark total is no longer being scaled down. The method of assessment
is unchanged.
The Section A translation will have a maximum of 110 marks;
Section B on comprehension and derivations will have a maximum of
50 marks.
In Section B, there will now be 4 marks available for giving four
English words derived from given Latin words.
Paper 1 is still weighted at 50% of the total marks available for the
qualification.
Changes to the format of Paper 1 Language
The Section A translation passage will now be approximately 120
words.
In the Section A translation, glossed words will be underlined instead
of labelled with superscript numbers. Proper nouns will be listed with
other nouns in the glossed words list, by order of appearance.
Changes to scheme of assessment for Paper 2 Literature
A key to mark scheme notation and information about how part marks
are awarded has been added to clarify the existing mark scheme.
The mark scheme for questions 3 and 6 (the 10-mark essay
questions) will now contain a levels-marking grid to show how marks
are awarded for these questions.
There are no changes to the prescribed texts. The texts examined for
2017 will continue for 2018 and 2019.
Changes to the syllabus
The grade descriptions for Grades C and F have been reworded for
clarity.
The vocabulary list has been updated to remove 34 rarely used
words, to add in 38 more common words, and to give the genitives of
nouns.

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Pakistan Studies
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
Pakistan Studies,
Syllabus 0448
Religious Studies
Cambridge IGCSE
From November 2017
Religious Studies,
Syllabus 0490
Sociology
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Sociology,
Syllabus 0495
Unit 4 Power and Authority has been removed.

Units are now as follows:
Unit 1: The title has changed to Theory and methods and the
content has been updated.
Unit 2: The title has changed to Culture, Identity and

Socialisation and the content has been updated.
Unit 3: The title has changed to Social Inequality and the content
has been updated.
Unit 4: This is now Family (which was Unit 5 in the 2014

syllabus) and the content has been updated.
Unit 5: This is now Education (which was Unit 6 in the 2014

Unit 6: This is now Crime, deviance and social control (which

was Unit 7 in the 2014 syllabus) and the content has been
updated.
Unit 7: This is now Media (which was Unit 8 in the 2014 syllabus)
and the content has been updated.
For Paper 1, candidates now answer one compulsory data question
and one optional structured question from a choice of two. The
examination time for this paper has been reduced from 2 hours 30
minutes to 2 hours (including 15 minutes reading time).
For Paper 2, candidates now answer two optional structured
questions from a choice of four.
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Cambridge O Level
Bangladesh Studies
Cambridge O Level
Bangladesh Studies,
Syllabus 7094
From June 2017

Economics
Cambridge O Level
From June 2017
Economics,
Syllabus 2281
Geography
Cambridge O Level
From June 2016
Geography,
Syllabus 2217
The main revisions include:

The syllabus content has been revised to include more material on
21st-century/global issues including globalisation, development and
disparities and climate change.
The syllabus content is presented in an updated format to clarify the
learning requirements for each topic. Each topic has bullet points for
each learning objective, further guidance, and case studies where
applicable.
Additional guidance has been provided on the learning requirements
for each paper.
Specimen papers to match the revised syllabus are published on our
public website at www.cie.org.uk/olevel
From June 2017


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Global Perspectives
Cambridge O Level
From June 2018
Syllabus 2069
This new syllabus will be available for first assessment in June 2018.
This syllabus is available to Centres in Zone 4 only.

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Hinduism
Cambridge O Level
From November 2017
Hinduism,
Syllabus 2055

The syllabus content has been revised and more detail has been provided
on the learning outcomes of each topic to improve understanding of the
knowledge and skill required.
Syllabus content has been re-ordered into six topics.
Gods
Avatars
Festivals
Aspects of knowledge, action and devotion
Hindu life and ceremonies
Reforms and reformers of the 18th to 20th centuries
Changes to the scripture extracts
1. Mundaka Upanishad III.12.II
2. Chandogya Upanishad VI.10.1VI.13.3
3. Bhagavad Gita Chapter III
4. Shri Ramacharitamanas of Tulsidas the story of the meeting of
Rama with Hanuman and the Sabr
Kishkinda Kanda Chaupai 15 and Dohas 13
Aranya Kanda Doha 3336
Candidates are no longer required to study:
Kena Upanishad III.1 4.2
Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Chapter II Verses 47 and 48 (deleted)
Shri Ramacharitamanas Ayodhya Kanda Doha 99102
Changes to scheme of assessment
The assessment now consists of two papers:
Paper 1 Hindu gods and festivals and Paper 2 Scriptures, ethics and
Hindu life.
Each paper contains three topics. Candidates answer three questions,
one from each of the topics.
There will be a choice of two questions in each topic.
The duration of each paper is 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Hinduism (continued)
Cambridge O Level
Changes to assessment objectives
Hinduism,
O Level Hinduism now has two assessment objectives:
Syllabus 2055
AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main ideas,

concepts and beliefs related to Hindu teachings and tradition.
AO2: Use evidence, evaluation and reasoned argument to explain the
teachings, practices and issues in Hinduism, from differing viewpoints.
Both AOs will be weighted at 50% on each paper.
Changes to question style
Each question will consist of four parts.
10 marks will be allocated to questions asking candidates to demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of Hindu belief and practice.
10 marks will be allocated to a question requiring extended response
asking for evaluation and personal response.
History (Modern World Affairs)

Cambridge O Level
From 2015
History (Modern World

Affairs),
This syllabus replaces Cambridge O Level History (World Affairs

19171991) 2158. It has been renamed Cambridge O Level History
(Modern World Affairs), with a new syllabus code, 2134.
Syllabus 2134
The main change is moving from one component (2 hours 15 minutes)

to two components (2 hours and 1 hour 15 minutes). The components
will be timetabled on different days.
The 2015 syllabus includes a new focus on developing historical skills
such as analysis and explanation. Component 2 will be a sourcebased paper.
The assessment objectives have been revised to reflect the focus on
historical skills. The syllabus also includes details of how the
assessment objectives are weighted across the two components.
The current two-part question structure will be retained in
Component 1. Part-questions will be clearly differentiated on the
paper. Part (a) tests AO1 and Part (b) tests AO2. Both parts are worth
10 marks.
The syllabus content has been revised to include some new topics. The
revised syllabus is designed to offer learners the opportunity to study
major international issues of the 20th century. The presentation of the
syllabus content has also been refreshed.
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Islamic Studies
Cambridge O Level
From November 2017
Islamic Studies,
Syllabus 2068
This syllabus has been revised. Some of the changes are significant.
Teachers are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning
their teaching programme.
Change to syllabus title and code
The syllabus has been renamed Cambridge O Level Islamic Studies
(previously named Cambridge O Level Islamic Religion and Culture
2056).
The syllabus has a new syllabus code, 2068.
The content has been reorganised into two papers: Paper 1 History
and Scriptures and Paper 2 Development, Sources, Beliefs and
Observances.
The following prescribed Sura have been updated:
An Naas Mankind has been added
Zilzal Convulsion has been removed.
The following prescribed Hadith have been updated:
No 18 Piety and No 27 Obedience and good character have been

added
No 34 Evil and No 39 Forgiveness have been removed.
The following prescribed Quranic stories have been updated:
Prophet Yusuf (AS) and Prophet Isa (AS) have been added
Prophet Nuh (AS) has been removed.
There have been some other minor changes to the content to clarify
and exemplify the breadth that is to be covered.
The resource list will be available as a separate resource on our
http://teachers.cie.org.uk
There are two new externally assessed question papers:
Paper 1 History and Scriptures, 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks
Paper 2 Development, Sources, Beliefs and Observances, 1 hour

30 minutes, 80 marks
The assessment objective has been reworded and divided into two
new assessment objectives: AO1 Knowledge and Understanding and
AO2 Evaluation.
The relationship between the assessment objectives and the
components has also been updated.
Levels of response marking grids have been introduced to assess
questions with a 6, 8, 10 and 12-mark allocation.

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Islamic Studies (continued)

Cambridge O Level
Islamic Studies,
Syllabus 2068

On Paper 1 Sura and Hadith passages will be printed on the question
paper, in translation into English. There will be one question set on the
prescribed Suras and one question set on the prescribed Hadiths.
Candidates choose either the Sura or the Hadith question.
Specimen papers have been produced to exemplify the revised syllabus
content and assessment structure. These are available on our public
website at www.cie.org.uk/olevel.
Islamiyat
Cambridge O Level
From June 2017
Islamiyat,
Syllabus 2058

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Pakistan Studies
Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Pakistan Studies,
Syllabus 2059

There are no major changes to content.
Paper 1
There are minor changes to:
Key question 2
Key question 6
Key question 7
Key question 8
Key question 9
Key question 11
Key question 14.
The spelling of some names has been revised to reflect the most
commonly used spelling. Teachers are encouraged to start using these
spellings in their teaching.
Paper 2
There is more emphasis on development and an understanding of GDP
and GNP has been included. There are minor changes in order to refresh
and clarify content in:
The land of Pakistan
1(b) Location of provinces and cities
Natural resources an issue of sustainability
2(b) Water
2(c) Forests
Power
3(a) Sources
3(b) Non-renewables
3(c) Renewables
Industrial development
5(b) Secondary and tertiary industries
Trade
6(a) Major exports and imports
6(b) Pakistans trading partners
Transport and telecommunications
7(a) Internal transport
7(b) Telecommunications
Population
8(a) Structure and growth
8(d) Employment

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Pakistan Studies (continued)

Cambridge O Level
Pakistan Studies,
Syllabus 2059
Assessment objectives are presented as one set for the whole
syllabus.
Paper 1 assessment objectives include increased analysis skills and
the interpretation of historical sources.
Paper 1 includes a compulsory source-based question.
In Section A candidates answer one compulsory question made up of
four parts, (a), (b), (c) and (d), which are linked by a common theme.
Parts (a) and (b) are source-based questions using historical sources,
either text or pictures/graphics. Candidates use and interpret each
source in answering the questions.
In Section B candidates answer two questions from a choice of four.
For Paper 2 candidates continue to answer three questions from a
choice of five.
Part (d) of each question in Paper 2 will specifically assess analysis
skills (6 marks). A levels mark scheme will be used for the part (d)
questions.
For Paper 2 candidates may be required to plot information on graphs
and charts.
Guidance on timing has been added to the front of specimen Paper 1
History and Culture of Pakistan:
Section A You are advised to spend 30 minutes on this section
Section B You are advised to spend 1 hour on this section.
The specimen mark scheme for Paper 1 has been revised to indicate that
candidates may use contextual historical knowledge as a way of
supporting inferences in their answers to Question 1 in Section A.
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Religious Studies (Bible Knowledge)

Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Religious Studies (Bible

Knowledge),
Syllabus 2048
For 20152017 the Paper 1 examination will be based on the Gospel

of Matthew (not the Gospel of Luke).
The syllabus content section has been updated to provide guidance to
teachers regarding the depth and breadth of teaching required.
The question papers have been revised, including their duration,
number of marks and weightings:
Paper 1 The life and teaching of Jesus as portrayed in Matthews

Gospel (1 hour 30 minutes 50% weighting) candidates
answer four questions from a choice of six, each question will
have three parts; 80 marks.
Paper 2 The birth of the early church as portrayed in the Acts of

the Apostles (Ch1:121:15) (1 hour 30 minutes 50% weighting)
candidates answer four questions from a choice of six; each
question will have three parts; 80 marks.
The assessment objectives have been revised for clarity.

Level descriptors have been revised and are provided in the specimen
mark schemes.
From June 2018

teaching programme.
The syllabus content for Paper 1 has changed.
From 2018 to 2020 the Paper 1 examination will be based on the
Gospel of Luke (not the Gospel of Matthew).
From 2021 to 2023, the Gospel of Matthew will be re-introduced.

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Sociology
Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Sociology,
Syllabus 2251
Unit 4 Power and Authority has been removed.

Changes to units are as follows:
Unit 1: The title has changed to Theory and methods and the
content has been updated.
Unit 2: The title has changed to Culture, Identity and

Socialisation and the content has been updated.
Unit 3: The title has changed to Social Inequality and the content
has been updated.
Unit 4: This is now Family (which was Unit 5 in the 2014

Unit 5: This is now Education (which was Unit 6 in the 2014

Unit 6: This is now Crime, deviance and social control (which

was Unit 7 in the 2014 syllabus) and the content has been
updated.
Unit 7: This is now Media (which was Unit 8 in the 2014 syllabus)
and the content has been updated.
For Paper 1, candidates now answer one compulsory data question
and one optional structured question from a choice of two. The
examination time for this paper has been reduced from 2 hours 30
minutes to 2 hours (including 15 minutes reading time).
For Paper 2, candidates now answer two optional structured
questions from a choice of four.
From June 2017

Cambridge IGCSE Sociology
Coursebook
9781107645134 Cambridge
University Press
Cambridge IGCSE Sociology

Teachers Resource
9781107651388 Cambridge
University Press

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Classical Studies
AS and A Level
From November 2017

Classical Studies,
Syllabus 9274
Economics
AS and A Level
Economics,
Syllabus 9708
From March 2016

From 2016
The Core and Extended syllabus content headings are replaced by
AS Level content and Additional A Level content.
The syllabus content has been refreshed and the seven topic areas in
the 2015 syllabus have been reorganised and presented within five
topic areas:
1. Basic economic ideas and resource allocation
2. The price system and the micro economy
3. Government microeconomic intervention
4. The macro economy
5. Government macro intervention
Examples of economic concepts and terms which were previously
listed below the topic areas have been integrated within the topic
content.
The Syllabus overview contains a summary of the revised syllabus
content.
The resource list for the syllabus can be found on our public website
at www.cie.org.uk/alevelsupport

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Economics (continued)
AS and A Level
Economics,
Syllabus 9708
For 2016, there are four assessment objectives:
AO1 Knowledge and understanding 30%
AO2 Application 20%
AO3 Analysis 30%
AO4 Evaluation 20%
Communication has been included in AO3 Analysis.

The Paper 3 examination time has increased from 1 hour to 1 hour 15
minutes
revised syllabus.
Level or A Level in 2016 are based on the revised syllabus.
Economics for Cambridge

Press

A Level Economics

A Level Economics Coursebook
(Third Edition)
9781107679511 Cambridge
University Press

A Level Economics Teacher's
Resource CD-ROM (Third Edition)
9781107639768 Cambridge
University Press

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Divinity
AS Level
From November 2017

Divinity,
Syllabus 8041
Divinity
A Level
From November 2017

Divinity,
Syllabus 9011
General Papers
AS Level
From 2017
Two-year syllabuses, first examination 2017.
General Papers,
Syllabus 8001, 8004

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Geography
AS and A Level
Geography,
Syllabus 9696
From June 2018

There are significant changes to this syllabus. Teachers are advised to
read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching programme.
The syllabus content has been revised and updated. Content in some
topics has been changed or re-ordered to improve comparability between
topics.
The three Core Physical Options now include a case study in the
human impact sections.
The following areas of syllabus content have been deleted:
Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology: 1.4 Human impact;

droughts
Atmosphere and weather: 2.3 Weather processes and

phenomena; humidity, environmental and adiabatic lapse rates,
stability, instability and conditional stability, frost
Rocks and weathering: 3.2 Weathering; wetting/drying,

exfoliation/spheroidal, solution, oxidation, organic action,
properties of granite and limestone
Rocks and weathering: 3.3 Slope processes; slope development

(rock type and structure, climate, soil, vegetation, gradient,
aspect)
Rocks and weathering: 3.4 The human impact; the impact of

human activities on rocks and weathering
Population: 4.3 Population resource relationships; the concept

of a population ceiling and population adjustments over time
(the J-curve and the S-curve)
Settlement dynamics: 6.2 Urban trends and issues of

urbanisation; gentrification, changing accessibility and lifestyles
Settlement dynamics: 6.4 Management of urban settlements; the

inner city in an MEDC; strategies for reducing urbanisation in
LEDCs.
Core Human Geography and Advanced Human Geography Options

will now use low income countries (LIC), medium income countries
(MIC) and high income countries (HIC) as terms to differentiate
countries at different levels of economic development instead of LEDC
and MEDC.

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Geography (continued)
AS and A Level
Geography,
Syllabus 9696
Syllabus aims and assessment objectives have been updated.
There are changes to the assessment objective (AO) weightings in the
syllabus.
The qualification comprises two compulsory components at AS Level
and four compulsory components at A Level which are assessed by
examination only.
The AS Level assessment has been split into two separate papers.
Paper 1 Core Physical Geography, 1 hour 30 minutes, 60 marks
Paper 2 Core Human Geography, 1 hour 30 minutes, 60 marks
Candidates must answer all questions in Section A and one

question from Section B.
Essay questions in Section B are now worth 15 marks.
The A Level papers will now be Paper 3 Advanced Physical

Geography Options and Paper 4 Advanced Human Geography
Options.
Candidates must answer questions on two different optional topics

in each paper.
Each topic will consist of one structured question requiring use of

a resource and a choice of two essay questions.
Candidates must answer the structured question and one of the

two essay questions in their chosen topics.
Essays are now worth 20 marks.
The specimen papers have been updated to reflect the changes to the
assessment objectives weightings and the refreshed content.
Changes to timetable of examinations
Paper 1 and Paper 2 will not be timetabled for the same date.
Papers 3 and 4 will continue to be timetabled for the same date

and session. A short break (maximum 15 minutes) is allowed
between Paper 3 and Paper 4.

If candidates have studied the 2017 syllabus please be aware of the
following:
Assessments in the 2018 examination series are based on this
revised syllabus.
Cambridge International A Level in 2018. Cambridge International
A Level assessments in the 2018 examination series are based on
this revised syllabus.

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Geography (continued)
AS and A Level
Geography,

Collins Cambridge AS & A Level
Geography Student Book
9780008124229 Collins

A Level Geography Student's
Book (Second edition)
Geography for Cambridge

International AS & A level Student
Book

Press
Syllabus 9696
Geography for Cambridge

International AS & A level Revision
Press
Guide
Essential Mapwork Skills 3

Press
Geofile

Press
Global Perspectives
AS Level
Syllabus 8987

2015. After the June and November 2015 examination series all
candidates should be entered for the revised syllabus Cambridge
International AS and A Level Global Perspectives & Research 9239.
For 2015 examination only, Centres can choose between the current
syllabus 8987 and the revised syllabus 9239.

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Global Perspectives & Research (AS Level)

AS Level
Global Perspectives &
Research,
Syllabus 9239
(The AS Level 9239 is
revised from Cambridge
International AS Level
Syllabus 8987)
From 2015
This is a revised syllabus with first examination in June 2015. For 2015
examination only, Centres can choose between the current syllabus 8987
and the revised syllabus 9239. After the June and November 2015
examination series, all candidates will have to be entered for the revised
syllabus 9239.
The revised syllabus is not available to private candidates.
Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus 9239 before planning
Change to syllabus title
The new title is Cambridge International AS Level Global Perspectives &
Research.
The syllabus sections and the description of the content have been
revised for additional clarification.
The assessment objectives have been revised.
Component 1 has been renamed Written Examination.
Component 3 has been renamed Team Project.
The assessment structure has been revised so that the component
weightings are more equal:
Component 1 Written examination (30%)
Component 2 Essay (35%)
Component 3 Team Project: Presentation (25%) and Reflective

Paper (10%) with a component total of 35%.
Component 3 is now assessed through a presentation and a reflective

paper relating to a team project. Each candidate within a team
prepares these two pieces of work individually. Team presentations
are not permitted.
Teachers should note that this AS Level syllabus will allow
progression to Cambridge International A Level Global Perspectives &
Research, being introduced for first assessment in June 2016.
published specimen papers and are encouraged to access schemes of
work, lesson plans and discussion forums.
Full details are contained in the 2015 syllabus on our public website at
www.cie.org.uk

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Global Perspectives & Research (A Level)

AS and A Level
Global Perspectives &
Research,
Syllabus 9239
From June 2016

A Level Global Perspectives & Research will be examined for the first time
in June 2016.
The syllabus is not available to private candidates.
teaching programme.
The A Level syllabus offers candidates the opportunity to build on their
work in AS Level Global Perspectives & Research by engaging with the
academic process of developing a research report (Components 1 to 3).
For A Level, candidates take four components:
Component 1 Written examination (15%)
Component 2 Essay (17.5%)
Component 3 Team Project (17.5%)
Component 4 Cambridge Research Report (50%).
published specimen papers and are encouraged to access schemes of
work, lesson plans and discussion forums.
Full details are contained in the 2016 syllabus which is available on our
public website at www.cie.org.uk
From June 2017

Hinduism
AS Level
From November 2017

Hinduism,
Syllabus 8058
Hinduism
A Level
From November 2017

Hinduism,
Syllabus 9014

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History
AS and A Level
History,
Syllabus 9389
From 2015
The syllabus has been divided into four separate components:
Source investigation, Outline study essays, Historians interpretations
and Depth studies.
For Components 1 and 2, teachers/learners select one option from a
choice of European, American or International options. There is no
requirement to select the same option for both components.
For Components 3 and 4 there is a choice of topics. These are
explained in detail in the syllabus.
The assessment objectives have been revised and information is
included about how these are weighted across the qualification as a
whole.
The revised syllabus content has been devised to allow Centres to
continue to use their existing resources, although there are new
elements should teachers and learners wish to explore them.
From June 2016

The following changes have been made to the syllabus content to take
into account the background material which should be addressed in order
to study the topics in question; and to give candidates a wider range of
issues to discuss when answering questions.
Component 1: European Option
Liberalism and Nationalism in Italy and Germany, 18151871
The date has been amended from 1848 to 1815 to take into account the
necessary background to the topic.
France, 17891814
The date has been amended from 1804 to 1814 to give candidates a
wider range of material to access in relation to Bonapartes domestic
policies.
Industrial Revolution, c. 1800c. 1890
The date has been extended to c. 1890 to give candidates a greater range
of examples, particularly from France and Germany. The Key Questions
have been updated accordingly.
Russian Revolution, 18941917
The start date has been amended to 1894 to allow for teaching of the
background to the 1905 revolution. A separate bullet point on social and
economic change has been added to the content for the Key Question on
the 1905 Revolution; and Witte has been removed from the specified
content for the Key Question on the strengths and weaknesses of
Romanov rule.

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History (continued)
AS and A Level
History,
Syllabus 9389
Component 2: American Option

The Great Crash, the Great Depression and the New Deal,
1920s1941
The start date has been amended to include the 1920s and the bullet
point on the USA in the 1920s has been moved into this section.
Theme 4: Hitlers Germany, 19291941
A fourth bullet point has been added to the content of the first Key
Question to include the consolidation of power, 19331934.
From June 2017

Islamic Studies
AS Level
From November 2017

Islamic Studies,
Syllabus 8053
Islamic Studies
A Level
From November 2017

Islamic Studies,
Syllabus 9013

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Law
AS and A Level
From June 2017

Law,
Syllabus 9084
Nepal Studies
AS Level
Nepal Studies,
Syllabus 8024
From June 2016

This new syllabus is available for first assessment in June 2016.

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Psychology
AS and A Level
Psychology,
Syllabus 9698
From 2018
Change to syllabus code
Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology 9698 syllabus has
been updated for first examination in 2018. The new syllabus code is
9990.
The table below shows availability of the syllabuses.
Jun
17
Nov
17
Jun
18
Nov
18
Jun
19
Nov
19
Jun
20
Nov
20
Syllabus
code
Papers
OLD
9698
AS
AL
NEW
9990
AS
AL
For candidates who take a linear route for A Level examination in

2018
Candidates should be entered for the updated syllabus Cambridge
International AS and A Level Psychology (9990). These candidates would
take all four papers (Components 1, 2, 3 and 4) of the updated syllabus in
2018.
The first assessment for the updated Cambridge International AS Level
Psychology (9990) will be 2018 onwards. A staged route for this syllabus
(9990) will not be available in 2018.
For candidates who take a staged route for AS Level examination in
2017 and A Level examination in 2018
Candidates should be entered for the existing syllabus Cambridge
International AS Level Psychology (9698). These candidates would take
Papers 1 and 2 in 2017 and Paper 3 in 2018.
Please note candidates can resit Cambridge International AS and A Level
Psychology (9698) in 2018 only. This syllabus will not be available for
examination in subsequent years.
Combining syllabuses
Please note: candidates may not take Cambridge International AS Level
Psychology (9698) and complete the A Level with components from the
new syllabus Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology (9990).

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Psychology
AS and A Level
Psychology,
Syllabus 9990
From 2018
Change to syllabus code
Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology 9698 syllabus has
been updated for first examination in 2018. The new syllabus code is
9990.
The syllabus content has been updated and refreshed. A brief summary of
the changes is given below.
Research methods are now explicitly listed in the AS Level syllabus
content.
The syllabus aims have been reworded for clarity and to reflect the
explicit inclusion of research methods to the AS Level syllabus
content.
To facilitate the teaching of research methods the number of core
studies in the AS Level has been reduced from 20 to 12. Six of the
core studies are new for 2018.
The specialist options in the A Level have been reviewed and updated
in response to feedback from teachers:
The number of specialist options has been reduced from five to

four.
The Environment and Education specialist options have been

replaced with Consumer behaviour.
The Abnormality, Health and Organisations specialist options

have been refreshed.
The content of each specialist option has been reviewed, the

number of sub-topics has been reduced from six (af) to five (ae)
for each option.
E.g. has been removed from the A Level studies listed in each
specialist option, to provide clarity for teachers on which studies
must be taught. The amount of content covered for the studies
and the approach to questions will remain the same.
Key concepts underpinning psychology have been introduced.

A glossary of command words has been added.
The resource list will be available as a separate resource on our

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Psychology (continued)
AS and A Level
Psychology,
Syllabus 9990
For 2018, there are three assessment objectives:
AO1: Knowledge and understanding
AO2: Applying knowledge and understanding
AO3: Analysis and evaluation.
There are now four compulsory components which are assessed by

examination only.
Paper 1: Approaches, Issues and Debates,

1 hour 30 minutes, 60 marks
Candidates answer all questions.
Short answer questions and an essay question, based on
core studies.
Paper 2: Research Methods,

Candidates answer all questions.
Section A: Short answer questions based on the core studies
(22 marks).
Section B: Scenario-based questions (24 marks).
Section C: A design-based question divided into two parts
(14 marks).
Paper 3: Specialist Options: Theory,

Candidates answer two questions from two specialist
options. Each specialist option is out of 30 marks.
Question 1: The question is divided into three parts
(12 marks).
Question 2: Structured essay question divided into two parts
(18 marks).
Paper 4: Specialist Options: Application,

Candidates answer questions from two specialist options.
Section A: Candidates answer two questions from a choice of
four (30 marks). Each of these questions is based on stimulus
material and is divided into four parts.
Section B: Candidates answer one design question from a
choice of four (18 marks). Each question is divided into two
parts.
Section C: Candidates answer one essay question from a
choice of four (12 marks).
For Components 1 and 2, candidates answer each question in the

spaces provided on the question paper.
The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the changes to
the assessment and the syllabus content.

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Psychology (continued)
AS and A Level

Psychology,
Syllabus 9990
Jun
17
Nov
17
Jun
18
Nov
18
Jun
19
Nov
19
Jun
20
Nov
20
Syllabus
code
Papers
OLD
9698
AS
AL
NEW
9990
AS
AL

2018
International AS and A Level Psychology (9990). These candidates would
take all four papers (Components 1, 2, 3 and 4) of the updated syllabus in
2018.
Psychology (9990) will be 2018 onwards. A staged route for this syllabus
(9990) will not be available in 2018.
International AS Level Psychology (9698). These candidates would take
Papers 1 and 2 in 2017 and Paper 3 in 2018.
Psychology (9698) in 2018 only. This syllabus will not be available for
examination in subsequent years.
Please note: candidates may not take Cambridge International AS Level
Psychology (9698) and complete the A Level with components from the
new syllabus Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology (9990).
Psychology for Cambridge
International AS & A Level Student
Press
Book (Second Edition)
Psychology for Cambridge
International AS & A Level
Revision Guide

Press

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Sociology
AS and A Level
From June 2017

Sociology,
Syllabus 9699

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Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects

Global Perspectives and Independent Research (International version)
Level 3 Pre-U Certificate
Global Perspectives and
Independent Research
(International version),
Syllabus 9766
From June 2017

Progression between Cambridge International AS Level Global
Perspectives 8987 and Cambridge Pre-U Certificate in Global
Perspectives and Independent Research 9766
From 2017, Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Independent
Research 9766 will no longer be assessed as a staged course. It will not
be possible to progress from Cambridge International AS Level 8987 to
the second year of Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and
Independent Research 9766. Entry codes and instructions for making
entries can be found in the Cambridge Guide to Making Entries.
Learners taking assessments for the current Cambridge International
AS Level Global Perspectives syllabus 8987 in 2015 have until the end of
2016 to complete assessments for the second year of Cambridge Pre-U
Global Perspectives and Independent Research 9766. After 2016,
learners wanting staged certification of a Cambridge Global Perspectives
& Research qualification will have to take the Cambridge International
AS and A Level Global Perspectives & Research 9239 route.

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Contents for Cambridge business,

technical and vocational

Cambridge IGCSE
Accounting 0452 ..........................................................
Art and Design 0400 ....................................................
Business Studies 0450 .................................................
Child Development 0637 ..............................................
Computer Science 0478 ...............................................
Design and Technology 0445 .......................................
Drama 0411 .................................................................
Enterprise 0454 ...........................................................
Food and Nutrition 0648 ...............................................
Information and Communication Technology 0417 .......
Music 0410 ..................................................................
Physical Education 0413 ..............................................
Travel and Tourism 0471 .............................................
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154
Cambridge O Level
Art and Design 6090 .................................................... 155
Business Studies 7115 ................................................. 157
CDT: Design and Communication 7048 ........................ 158
Commerce 7100 .......................................................... 160
Commercial Studies 7101 ............................................ 161
Computer Science 2210 ............................................... 162
Design and Technology 6043 ....................................... 164
Fashion and Textiles 6130 ........................................... 164
Food and Nutrition 6065 ............................................... 165
Principles of Accounts 7110 .......................................... 166
Travel and Tourism 7096 ............................................ 166

New syllabus
Advance notice
of withdrawal
Regulated by Ofqual
(UK only)
Publishers endorsed
resources
Two-year syllabus
Three-year syllabus
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Accounting 9706 ........................................................... 167
Applied Information and Communication Technology
9713 ............................................................................ 169
Art and Design 9704 .................................................... 170
Business 9609 ............................................................. 171
Computer Science 9608 ............................................... 173
Computing 9691........................................................... 176
Design and Technology 9705 ....................................... 176
Design and Textiles 9631 ............................................. 176
Food Studies 9336 ....................................................... 177
Information Technology 9626 ....................................... 178
Media Studies 9607 ..................................................... 179
Music 8663/9703.......................................................... 180
Physical Education 9396 .............................................. 181
Thinking Skills 9694 ..................................................... 181
Travel and Tourism 9395 ............................................. 182


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Syllabus changes
Cambridge IGCSE
Accounting
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2016
Accounting,
Syllabus 0452
Section 6.6.3 Limited liability companies

Learners should be able to prepare statements of changes in equity rather
than simple appropriation accounts for limited liability companies.
From March 2017

Art and Design

Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Art and Design,
Syllabus 0400
The number of options has been reduced from five to three to provide
three alternative options.
Component 1 (broad-based assignment) is compulsory for all
candidates.
Candidates have an unspecified amount of preparation time for
Components 1 and 2.
Changes to examination-specific information
The requirements for all components have been clarified. Detailed
information for teachers and candidates will be provided with the
question papers for Components 1 and 2.
Component 3 Critical and Historical assignment: Candidates must
use first-hand studies from primary sources as the starting point to
inform the development of their own ideas. This means they should
initially base their studies on primary sources (local buildings, crafts
persons, local galleries, etc.) and not from secondary sources
(magazines, books or internet searches). As the study progresses
candidates may compare and contrast with secondary source
material, particularly as primary source material may be limited in
certain cases.

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Art and Design (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
Art and Design,
Syllabus 0400
Changes to submission of work

Photography, digital and lens-based media moving work: Any
moving image work (no longer than three minutes) should be
submitted on DVD, or alternatively on CD in common forms of digital
format such as Mpeg or WMV. Candidates may develop their own
blogs or video blogs (social networking sites can be used) but the
authenticity of the work produced must be evidenced in the supporting
work showing the development of ideas. All research must be clearly
referenced.
Graphic communication game design: Candidates should be able
to combine drawing and software skills to create concept artwork,
environments, gameplay, storyboards or character development
related to a theme or brief. Supporting work for digitally produced
artwork should include evidence of the development of ideas and
understanding of techniques and processes. Prototype platform
games and RPG games concepts can be produced, and should have
age-appropriate content.
Quality of written communication: Where written evidence is
presented alongside practical work, both the practical work and the
written information (commentary, notes and annotations) will be
assessed in conjunction with each other and against all assessment
objectives.
Candidates do not have to communicate in writing but if they do, they
must ensure that their writing is legible and in English. The spelling
and grammar should be checked to ensure that the meaning is clear.
The form and style of writing should be appropriate and should fit the
context of the work. All source material should be correctly
referenced.
Component 4 Coursework assignment supporting portfolio:
This should contain work which shows the research, exploration,
development and evaluation relevant to the final outcome. The
maximum size is A2 and no more than four sheets eight sides in
total should be submitted. The supporting portfolio should relate
directly to the final outcome.
From June 2016

From June 2017

Assessment at a glance on page 8 of the syllabus has been revised to
clarify wording relating to the size of work submitted for each component.

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Business Studies
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Business Studies,
Syllabus 0450
The syllabus content has been updated and reorganised:

Topics have been re-ordered to create a more logical structure and to
make the syllabus more accessible for teachers.
A new Syllabus at a glance section has been added to the syllabus to
aid referencing (p.6).
The Assessment at a glance section has been modified to reflect
changes to the component and assessment structure.
1.3.1 State the role of the government in influencing decisions within
local, national and international contexts and explain how business
may react
1.4.1 Mixed and market economies and the appreciation of different
outcomes of the systems in terms of choice, prices and availability of
goods/services
1.4.4 Show awareness of the potential for consumer exploitation in
uncompetitive markets
3.3.7 Financial budgets
5.1.1 Explain why intervention in business activity is required so that
social and economic objectives of the state can be better achieved
5.2.2 Show awareness of how trade unions can influence business
behaviour
5.2.2 Describe the main features of an employment contract.
2.4.1 Methods of communication now includes a specific reference to
information technology
4.3.1 The concept of quality assurance has been added to quality
control.
1.1.1 Importance of specialisation
1.3.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship
1.3.4 Why some (new or established) businesses fail
1.5.1 Objectives of social enterprises
2.1.1 Maslow's hierarchy and key motivational theories Taylor and
Herzberg
2.3.1 Benefits of part-time and full-time workers
3.1.1 Maintaining customer loyalty; building customer relationships
3.3.5 Use of social networks for promotion

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Business Studies (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
Business Studies,
5.1.2 Importance of micro-finance in developing economies
Syllabus 0450
6.3.1 The concept of globalisation, the reasons for it and the

opportunities and threats of globalisation for businesses.
The number of components has been reduced from three to two: the
optional coursework element (Paper 3) of the assessment has been
removed. Paper 1 and Paper 2 each account for 50% of the total
marks.
The examination times for Papers 1 and 2 have been reduced from 1
hour 45 minutes per paper to 1 hour 30 minutes each.
The number of questions on Papers 1 and 2 has been reduced from
five to four questions.
A small change has been made to the Paper 2 mark scheme: Question
3(a), to ensure that the terminology used in the mark scheme is up to
date with the 2015 syllabus. In the revised mark scheme for this
question, the term income statement replaces profit/loss account (first
bullet point).
From March 2017

Child Development
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
Child Development,
Syllabus 0637
2019.

144
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Computer Science
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Computer Science,
Previously named Cambridge IGCSE Computer Studies 0420, this

syllabus has been revised to bring it up to date and to allow learners to
begin the development of their computational thinking and programming
skills. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning
their teaching programme. As Computer Science, this syllabus now
shares the same name as the AS/A Level syllabus (formerly AS/A Level
Computing), indicating the firm links and progression between these
syllabuses.
Syllabus 0478 (revised

from Cambridge IGCSE
Computer Studies, Syllabus
0420)
This syllabus has a new syllabus code, 0478.

There is one new practical topic introducing the concept of arrays and
so enabling learners to develop programming solutions for real world
problems.
There are two new theory topics: Computer ethics and Hexadecimal
numbers.
The Systems life cycle topic has been removed.
All components are externally assessed.
Both papers contain short-answer and structured questions. There is
no choice of questions. No calculators are permitted for either paper.
Paper 1 Theory is now 1 hour 45 minutes; 60% weighting; 75 marks.
New Paper 2 Problem-solving and Programming 1 hour 45 minutes;
40% weighting; 50 marks. This paper replaces Paper 2 Coursework
and Paper 3 Alternative to Coursework. There is pre-release material
for Paper 2 Problem-solving and Programming for candidates to
complete practical tasks. 20 of the marks for this paper are from
questions set on the pre-release material. Teachers are expected to
incorporate the pre-release material tasks into their lessons and give
support in finding methods and reaching solutions.
There is no coursework.
The syllabus aims and assessment objectives have been clarified.
From June 2016

For examination in 2016 and onwards, this syllabus is regulated by the
UK regulator, Ofqual.
There are some amendments to Section 6 Syllabus content; these
are indicated by black vertical lines either side of the text.
Section 6 explains the annual technical update process which will take
account of emerging technologies, relevant to the syllabus content for
examinations from 2017.
Section 7 gives details of changes to the availability of the pre-release
material for Paper 2 Problem-Solving and Programming.
There are some editorial changes for clarification.

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Computer Science (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
Computer Science,
Further clarification has been added to the following sections of the

syllabus:

from Cambridge IGCSE
0420)
1.1.1 Binary systems

1.1.2 Hexadecimal
1.1.3 Data storage
1.2.3 Internet principles of operation
1.3.1 Logic gates
1.3.2 Computer architecture and the fetch-execute cycle
1.3.4 Output devices
1.3.6 Operating systems.
Please see the syllabus for more information.
From March 2017

Cambridge IGCSE Computer
Science

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September 2015 v1.0
Design and Technology

Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Design and Technology,
Syllabus 0445
The syllabus content has been revised to reflect changes in technology

and the way the subject is now taught.
teaching programme.
There are minor changes to the presentation of the assessment in the
syllabus, and advice has been included for Centres.
The syllabus aims and assessment objectives have been revised for
clarity.
Paper 1 has been renamed Product design.
Centres are advised that some content from Paper 1 may be
examined in Papers 2, 3 and 4.
Advice on the drawing equipment to be used in the Paper 2
examination is included.
For Paper 5 Centres are advised that the use of CAD/CAM is
encouraged where facilities exist. However, all relevant work should
still be presented in hard copy as an A3-size folder; soft copy
submission is not acceptable.
Minor changes have been made to the wording of the project
assessment criteria for clarity.
The specimen papers have been updated to reflect the refreshed syllabus
content.
From November 2015

Candidates will no longer take Paper 1 and the optional paper (2, 3 or 4)
together in one session of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
From June 2017

Collins Cambridge IGCSE Design
and Technology Student Book
9780008124687 Collins

147
Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Drama
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
Drama,
Syllabus 0411

Cambridge IGCSE Drama Student
Book
9780008124670 Collins
Structuring Drama Work Third

Edition
9781107530164 Cambridge
University Press
Complete Drama for Cambridge

IGCSE

Press
Enterprise
Cambridge IGCSE
Enterprise,
Syllabus 0454
From June 2017

Regarding the coursework component, Centres are reminded that
candidates may work as part of a group when planning and running their
enterprise activity but the work they present for assessment must be
completed individually.

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Syllabus changes
September 2015 v1.0
Food and Nutrition

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2016
Food and Nutrition,
Changes to examination administration
Syllabus 0648
There is no longer a requirement for Centres to obtain teacher

accreditation for the Practical Test.
From June 2017

teaching programme.
The content has been revised and updated in some sections.
2. Nutritive value of foods
mineral elements (calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, sodium,
fluoride, chloride, iodide)
3. Digestion and absorption
Enzymes as catalysts in digestion, including amylase, erepsin, invertase,
lactase, lipase, maltase, pepsin, rennin, trypsinogen.
Role of bile in emulsifying fats.
4. Meal planning and dietary guidelines
Special needs of:
people with food allergies and intolerances, including coeliacs
people with medical conditions linked to diet, such as diabetes
Terminology describing recommended dietary intakes, e.g. Dietary
Reference Value (DRV) and Reference Daily Intake (RDI).
6. Cooking of food
Sensory properties of food (flavour, taste, texture).
Effect of dry and moist heat on proteins, fats and oils, sugars and
starches, and vitamins to include:
caramelisation
coagulation
dextrinisation
enzymic and non-enzymic browning (Maillard reaction)
gelatinisation
rancidity
smoking point

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Food and Nutrition (continued)

Cambridge IGCSE
Food and Nutrition,
7. Convenience foods
Syllabus 0648
Food additives types and function.

11. Food preservation
Key points involved in milk pasteurisation and sterilisation and in the
production of UHT milk, evaporated and condensed milk, and dried milk.
Submission of a good quality colour photograph of each candidates
serving table and completed dishes, labelled with the candidates name
and number, has been introduced as a requirement in this syllabus.
Changes to examination specific information
The Confidential Instructions for the Practical Test (0648/02) and Planning
Session instructions for Candidates (0648/02) have been updated to
reflect the changes to the examination administration described above.
Changes to the number of marks
The allocation of 50 marks for the Preparation session part of the Practical
Test (0648/02) has been changed.
Choice and Recipes (maximum 25 marks)
Choice (maximum 20 marks)
Recipes (maximum 5 marks)
Plan of Work 25 marks
Time Plan (maximum 23 marks)
Shopping List (maximum 2 marks)

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Information and Communication Technology

Cambridge IGCSE
From 2016
Information and
Communication
Technology,
Syllabus 0417
Changes include:
some changes to the assessment structure (see Section 4):
the names of the components have changed
the topics to be assessed within each component have been

revised
revised syllabus aims, assessment objectives and grade descriptions

(see Section 5)
revised syllabus content (see Section 6).
From 2016 onwards, you will be given a one day window, instead of a
seven day window, to conduct the practical tests associated with this
syllabus. We have made this change to enhance the security and integrity
of our examinations.
From March 2017

Cambridge IGCSE Information
and Communication Technology
(Second Edition)
Cambridge IGCSE ICT Student

Book (Second Edition)
9780008120979 Collins

151
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September 2015 v1.0
Music
Cambridge IGCSE
From 2015
Music,
Syllabus 0410
Component 1 Listening
Section A: Unprepared Western Repertoire is unchanged.
Sections B and D in the 2014 syllabus are combined into a single
Section B: World Music (22 marks).
Section C: Skeleton Score (16 marks).
Section D: Set Work (was Section E in the 2014 syllabus) (16 marks).
The total number of marks is unchanged at 70 marks.
The Set Works have been updated for 2015:
EITHER
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Nights Dream Overture Op. 21
OR
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez (Movements 1 and 2).
The requirements for Component 2 Performing both individually and in an
ensemble have been clarified.
The requirement in Component 3 Composing for the two compositions to
be either contrasting in character or written for different forces has been
strengthened. The marking criteria have been adjusted accordingly.
From June 2016

Some of the content in Component 1 Listening has been changed.
The Set Works have been updated for 2016:
EITHER
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez (Movements 1 and 3)
OR
Vivaldi: Spring from The Four Seasons.
The World Focus for 2016 is:
Japanese instrumental music.

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Music (continued)
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
Music,
Syllabus 0410

The Set Works and World Focus in Component 1 have been listed for
2017 to 2019.
The Set Works for 2017 are:
EITHER
Mozart: Symphony No. 41 (Movement 1)
OR
Vivaldi: Summer from The Four Seasons.
India.
Information on pages 10 and 12 about the World Focus and Set Works
has been updated to provide more guidance to Centres. Please see the
syllabus and Teachers Guide for more information.
The Teachers Guide to Set Works and the World Focus is updated for
each year of examination.
From June 2018

The Set Works for 2018 are:
EITHER
Mendelssohn: Italian Symphony (Movements 1 and 3)
OR
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.1.
Latin America.
Physical Education
Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
Physical Education,
Syllabus 0413

153
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Travel and Tourism

Cambridge IGCSE
From June 2017
Travel and Tourism,
Syllabus 0471

154
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Cambridge O Level
Art and Design
Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Art and Design,
This syllabus replaces Cambridge O Level Art 6010.
Syllabus 6090
(only for Centres in
Bangladesh, the Maldives,
Mauritius and Pakistan)
It is now only offered to Centres in Bangladesh, The Maldives,

Mauritius and Pakistan.
In this new syllabus, candidates take two components out of a choice of
three, instead of three out of a choice of six. There is now a compulsory
component, Paper 1.
For each component, there is now a practical examination of 6 hours
instead of either 2.5 or 3 hours.
Candidates must have a minimum of two weeks preparation time before
the examination (instead of one week) and question papers will be
released in time to reflect this.
Submission dates for examination work are now 30 April for the June
examination series and 31 October for the November examination series.
The syllabus has five assessment objectives (AO), which apply to all
components:
AO1 Gathering, recording, research and investigation
AO2 Exploration and development of ideas
AO3 Organisation and relationships of visual and/or other forms
AO4 Selection and control of materials, media and processes
AO5 Personal vision and presentation.
Please note that research (AO1) and exploration and development of
ideas (AO2) are assessed in 6090. AO1 and AO2 together account for
40% of the marks.
The examination work should draw on the earlier research and exploration
and development of ideas. Accordingly, supporting studies (preparatory
work) must be taken into the examination. Supporting studies must not
be removed from the Centre once the examination has started. Supporting
studies must be submitted together with the final examination piece after
the examination, with the final examination piece on the top. All work must
be labelled using the labels in the syllabus.
In this syllabus any component can be approached using any of the media
or techniques listed in the syllabus.
Centres in Brunei are offered Cambridge O Level Art and Design 6089
(BN) instead of 6010.

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Art and Design (continued)

Cambridge O Level
From June 2016
Art and Design,

Syllabus 6090
This syllabus is only available to Centres in Bangladesh, The Maldives

and Pakistan. It is also available to private candidates in Mauritius in June.
(only for Centres in

Bangladesh, the Maldives,
Mauritius and Pakistan)

From June 2016 the Component 3 Design Assignment paper will have a
different format. Questions are based on a design scenario giving
candidates the opportunity to develop their design work from their own
first-hand studies. This could be observational drawings, photographs,
interviews or other forms of recording from observation. Final outcomes
can be produced in any media outlined in the syllabus and could include:
graphic design, including advertising materials for web or print media
fashion and textiles designs for either garments, accessories, patterns
or fabric based artworks
spatial design work such as interior or exterior architecture plans or
renderings; mosaics, murals and environmental design or concept
artwork for games.
This list is not exhaustive and the scenarios are intended to be a starting
point for the development of design work that meets the assessment
objectives.
For example:
A kitchenware company is launching a new product. From your own
drawings of kitchen utensils and equipment design either a new
product or the advertising materials for use in shops and online.
From your drawings of shells and feathers, design a pattern which
could be used in the home.
From your drawings of watches, clocks and related artefacts develop
design work based on the theme of Time Travel. For example you
could design a pattern, a book cover, a digital magazine article or a
game.
From your own drawings of insects develop ideas for a stage
production called The Insects. You could design the costume,
accessories, background or promotional advertising; or you could
develop ideas for the props or set design including lighting.
From June 2017

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Business Studies
Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Business Studies,
Syllabus 7115
The syllabus content has been updated and reorganised:

Topics have been re-ordered to create a more logical structure and to
make the syllabus more accessible for teachers.
A new Syllabus at a glance section has been added to the syllabus to
aid referencing (p.6).
The Assessment at a glance section has been modified to reflect
changes to the component and assessment structure.
1.3.1 State the role of the government in influencing decisions within
local, national and international contexts and explain how business
may react
1.4.1 Mixed and market economies and the appreciation of different
outcomes of the systems in terms of choice, prices and availability of
goods/services
1.4.4 Show awareness of the potential for consumer exploitation in
uncompetitive markets
3.3.7 Financial budgets
5.1.1 Explain why intervention in business activity is required so that
social and economic objectives of the state can be better achieved
5.2.2 Show awareness of how trade unions can influence business
behaviour
5.2.2 Describe the main features of an employment contract.
2.4.1 Methods of communication now includes a specific reference to
information technology
4.3.1 The concept of quality assurance has been added to quality
control.
1.1.1 Importance of specialisation
1.3.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship
1.3.4 Why some (new or established) businesses fail
1.5.1 Objectives of social enterprises
2.1.1 Maslow's hierarchy and key motivational theories Taylor and
Herzberg
2.3.1 Benefits of part-time and full-time workers
3.1.1 Maintaining customer loyalty; building customer relationships
3.3.5 Use of social networks for promotion
5.1.2 Importance of micro-finance in developing economies
6.3.1 The concept of globalisation, the reasons for it and the
opportunities and threats of globalisation for businesses.

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Business Studies (continued)

Cambridge O Level
Business Studies,
Syllabus 7115
The examination times for Papers 1 and 2 have been reduced to
1 hour 30 minutes per paper from 1 hour 45 minutes each.
The number of questions on Papers 1 and 2 has been reduced from
five to four questions.
A small change has been made to the Paper 2 mark scheme: Question
3(a), to ensure that the terminology used in the mark scheme is up to
date with the 2015 syllabus. In the revised mark scheme for this
question, the term income statement replaces profit/loss account (first
bullet point).
From June 2017

CDT: Design and Communication

Cambridge O Level
From November 2017
CDT: Design and

Communication,
Syllabus 7048

The content has been revised as follows:
Content has been added to clarify what is currently assessed
(including the practical designing and making requirements for
Paper 2). The syllabus headings that have been added are:
Designing (previously partly covered in Analysis of products);
Planning and making; Materials and components; and Evaluating.
Content has been re-ordered and removed. The syllabus headings
that have been removed are: Interpretation of information (now part
of Convey information); Division (now part of Geometrical figures);
Intersections (deleted); and Geometrical loci (deleted).
Content has been adjusted to reflect a change in weighting of the
components (60% Paper 1 and 40% Paper 2).
The Notes for guidance on the syllabus content have been updated
to clarify the experience and knowledge candidates should gain when
covering the syllabus.
A Syllabus content at a glance section has been added.
Description of components
The component descriptions have been amended as follows:
A statement has been added to clarify that content from across the
syllabus could appear in either Section A or Section B of Paper 1.

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CDT: Design and Communication (continued)

Cambridge O Level
CDT: Design and
Communication,
Syllabus 7048

The Paper 2 description has been amended to make clear that the
project involves designing and making a product, as well as a portfolio
of written work.
A list of equipment and materials for Papers 1 and 2 has been added.
The wording of the syllabus aims has been simplified, but with no
substantive changes.
Assessment objectives are stated in the syllabus for the first time, with
a table showing the percentage weighting of each assessment
objective for each paper. There are no changes to the skills,
knowledge and understanding currently assessed.
The component weightings have been changed to: 60% Paper 1;
40% Paper 2.
Changes to Paper 1
The weighting of Paper 1 has been reduced to 60%.
The duration of Paper 1 has changed to include time for reading in the
2 hours 30 minutes duration. Paper 1 will now be printed at A3 paper size.
The structure of Paper 1 has changed.
Sections 1 and 2 have been renamed as Sections A and B.
Section A contains one compulsory question with some parts in
short-answer question style and less technical drawing, to reflect the
reduced component weighting.
Section B contains a reduced choice of questions. Candidates answer
two questions chosen from three (not four) questions.
Changes to Paper 2
The component name has changed to Paper 2: Design Project and the
weighting of Paper 2 has increased to 40%.
The description of Paper 2 has been revised to clarify that a product as
well as a portfolio should be produced. The Paper 2 question options will
now be referred to as design situations rather than problems or
themes.
The assessment criteria for Paper 2 have been revised:
to clarify levels of attainment
to make the mark ranges explicit
to explicitly include development and planning skills.
Guidance notes for Paper 2 have been included to exemplify and support
use of the revised criteria.

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Commerce
Cambridge O Level
From June 2018
Commerce,
Syllabus 7100
teaching programme.
Changes have been made to Paper 2:
Optionality has been removed. Candidates are required to answer all
questions.
The answer booklet has been removed and candidates now answer
on the question paper.
Paper 2 has been given the title Written.
Changes to assessment objectives
AO2 (Application) has been updated to include mention of the use of
numerical information and simple calculations.
AO3 (Analysis) has been updated to include analysis of written and
numerical problems relating to a commercial situation to make clear that
numerical problems are involved.
The weightings of the four AOs have been adjusted but the changes are
minor. For the overall qualification, AO1 and AO3 have decreased by 1%
each to 33% and 21% respectively. AO2 and AO4 have increased by 1%
each to 29% and 17% respectively.
Changes to syllabus aims
The syllabus aims have been updated to reflect:
the requirement for candidates to apply skills to both written and
numerical information
the need for candidates to appreciate changes in commercial
environments and the effects of innovation and change on commercial
activities.
A new topic, changing environment of commerce, has been added.
Consumer protection has been moved into the changing environment
of commerce topic.
In addition, the content has been updated, modernised and is described in
greater detail. Command words are included as part of the syllabus
content to illustrate the level to which areas of the syllabus need to be
studied and the skills that candidates will be required to demonstrate.
O Level Commerce Student's
Book
9781107579095 Cambridge
University Press
Cambridge O Level Commerce
Commerce for O Level Student

Book

Press, Pakistan

160
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September 2015 v1.0
Commercial Studies
Cambridge O Level
From November 2016
Commercial Studies,
Syllabus 7101
From November 2016 there are two components:

Paper 1 Elements of Commerce
Paper 2 Arithmetic.
The final examination for Paper 3 Text Processing will be November 2015.
Syllabus aim 7, relating to keyboarding skills, has been removed.
(There are no changes to syllabus aims 16).
There is one change to the assessment objectives: Application
demonstration of keyboarding skills has been removed.

2017.

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Computer Science
Cambridge O Level
From 2015
Computer Science,
Previously named Cambridge O Level Computer Studies 7010, this

syllabus has been revised to bring it up to date and to allow learners to
begin the development of their computational thinking and programming
skills. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus before planning
their teaching programme. As Computer Science, this syllabus now
shares the same name as the AS/A Level syllabus (formerly AS/A Level
Computing), indicating the firm links and progression between these
syllabuses.

from Cambridge O Level
7010)

There is one new practical topic introducing the concept of arrays and
so enabling learners to develop programming solutions for real world
problems.
There are two new theory topics: Computer ethics and Hexadecimal
numbers.
The Systems life cycle topic has been removed.
All components are externally assessed.
Both papers contain short-answer and structured questions. There is
no choice of questions. No calculators are permitted for either paper.
Paper 1 Theory is now 1 hour 45 minutes; 60% weighting; 75 marks.
New Paper 2 Problem-solving and Programming: 1 hour 45 minutes;
40% weighting; 50 marks. This paper replaces Paper 2 Coursework
and Paper 3 Alternative to Coursework. There is pre-release material
for Paper 2 Problem-solving and Programming for candidates to
complete practical tasks. 20 of the marks for this paper are from
questions set on the pre-release material. Teachers are expected to
incorporate the pre-release material tasks into their lessons and give
support in finding methods and reaching solutions.
There is no coursework.
The syllabus aims and assessment objectives have been clarified.
From June 2016

For examination in 2016, there are some technical update
amendments to Section 6 Syllabus content; these are indicated by
Section 6 explains the annual technical update process which will take
account of emerging technologies, relevant to the syllabus content for
examination from 2017.
Section 7 gives details of changes to the availability of the pre-release
material for Paper 2 Problem-solving and Programming.

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Cambridge O Level
Computer Science,

syllabus:

from Cambridge O Level
7010)
1.1.1 Binary systems

1.1.2 Hexadecimal
1.1.3 Data storage
1.2.3 Internet principles of operation
1.3.1 Logic gates
1.3.2 Computer architecture and the fetch-execute cycle
1.3.4 Output devices
1.3.6 Operating systems.
Please see the syllabus for more information.
From June 2017


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Cambridge O Level
From November 2016
Syllabus 6043
The syllabus content, including the description of the Paper 2 design

project, has been reworded for clarity.
More emphasis has been placed on consideration of the environment
and a list of smart materials has been included.
The assessment objectives have been re-presented.
The assessment structure has been revised so that Papers 1 and 2
are each worth 50%.
The mark allocations for Papers 1 and 2 have been changed.
Paper 1 Technology
The marks allocated to this paper have been increased from 80 to 100
marks.
The weighting of marks between Part A and Part B is slightly changed
(from 30% and 70% to 28% and 72%).
In Part B candidates must now answer two out of four questions from
Section 1 and two out of four questions from Section 2.
Paper 2 Design project
The marks allocated to this paper have been reduced from 120 to 100
marks.
The assessment criteria have been streamlined and reworded for
clarity.
published specimen papers. These have been updated.
From November 2017

Fashion and Textiles

Cambridge O Level
From November 2017
Fashion and Textiles,
Syllabus 6130

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Food and Nutrition

Cambridge O Level
From June 2016
Food and Nutrition,
Syllabus 6065
There is no longer a requirement for the Education Authority, Ministry or

Centres to clear arrangements for the Practical Test with Cambridge or for
Centres to obtain teacher accreditation for the Practical Test.
From June 2017

teaching programme.
The content has been revised and updated in some sections.
2. Nutritive value of foods
mineral elements (calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, sodium,
fluoride, chloride, iodide)
3. Digestion and absorption
Enzymes as catalysts in digestion, including amylase, erepsin, invertase,
lactase, lipase, maltase, pepsin, rennin, trypsinogen.
Role of bile in emulsifying fats.
4. Meal planning and dietary guidelines
Special needs of:
people with food allergies and intolerances, including coeliacs
people with medical conditions linked to diet, such as diabetes
Terminology describing recommended dietary intakes, e.g. Dietary
Reference Value (DRV) and Reference Daily Intake (RDI).
6. Cooking of food
Sensory properties of food (flavour, taste, texture).
Effect of dry and moist heat on proteins, fats and oils, sugars and
starches, and vitamins to include:
caramelisation
coagulation
dextrinisation
enzymic and non-enzymic browning (Maillard reaction)
gelatinisation
rancidity
smoking point

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Food and Nutrition (continued)

Cambridge O Level
Food and Nutrition,
7. Convenience foods
Syllabus 6065
Food additives types and function.

11. Food preservation
Key points involved in milk pasteurisation and sterilisation and in the
production of UHT milk, evaporated and condensed milk, and dried milk.
reflect the changes to the examination administration described above.
The allocation of 50 marks for the Preparation session part of the Practical
Test (6065/02) has been changed.
Choice and Recipes (maximum 25 marks)
Choice (maximum 20 marks)
Recipes (maximum 5 marks)
Plan of Work 25 marks
Time Plan (maximum 23 marks)
Shopping List (maximum 2 marks)
Principles of Accounts
Cambridge O Level
From June 2017
Principles of Accounts,
Syllabus 7110
Travel and Tourism

Cambridge O Level
From November 2017
Travel and Tourism,
Syllabus 7096

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Accounting
AS and A Level
Accounting,
Syllabus 9706
From March 2016

From 2016
There are significant changes to this syllabus. Teachers are strongly
advised to read the whole syllabus before planning their teaching
programme.
The syllabus content has been completely revised to refresh the
syllabus in response to feedback from teachers, and to improve the
balance of content between the AS Level and A Level. A brief
summary of the changes is given below.
Moved to the AS Level:
All aspects of partnership accounting, including dissolution and

revaluation (not sale to a limited company or merger with a sole
trader/other partnership)
Book-keeping entries for the issue of shares and debentures
The application of accounting to business planning (new)
Moved to the A Level:
Financial statements of not for profit organisations (from the AS

Level)
Financial statements of a manufacturing business (all aspects

including profit on transfer) (from the AS Level)
Consignment and Joint venture accounts (new)
Auditing and stewardship of limited companies (new)
Aspects of computerised accounting (new)
Activity based costing (new)
Removed from the syllabus:
Redemption of shares
Capital reduction and reconstruction for a limited company
Process costing
The Syllabus overview gives a summary of the syllabus content.

The Resource list for the syllabus and a list of international Accounting
terminology are available on our public website at
www.cie.org.uk/alevelsupport

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Accounting (continued)
AS and A Level
Accounting,
From 2016 and beyond there will be three examination papers (two
AS Level papers and one A Level paper).
Syllabus 9706
Paper 1 Multiple Choice, 1 hour, 30 marks

30 multiple-choice questions based on the AS Level syllabus
content.
Paper 2 Structured Questions, 1 hour 30 minutes, 90 marks

Four compulsory structured questions based on the AS Level
syllabus content.
Paper 3 Structured Questions, 3 hours, 150 marks

Section A: Four structured questions on the A Level financial
accounting content (4 x 25 marks)
Section B: Two structured questions on A Level cost and
management accounting content (2 x 25 marks)
Evaluation has increased from approximately 7% in the 2015

assessment to 12% overall. The additional evaluative demand is
included in Paper 3, which now provides clear progression from the
AS Level.
From 2016, there are four assessment objectives for the A Level:
AO1 Knowledge and understanding 20%; AO2 Application 43%;
AO3 Analysis 25%; AO4 Evaluation 12%.
Communication has been included in AO3 Analysis.
The changes in the weightings of AO1 and AO2 provide a better
reflection of the nature of the papers.
The specimen materials have been revised to reflect the changes to
the assessment and the syllabus content.
revised syllabus.
Accounting for Cambridge

Press

A Level Accounting

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Applied Information and Communication Technology

AS and A Level
Applied Information and
Communication
Technology,
Syllabus 9713
From March 2016

From 2016 onwards, you will given a one day window instead of a seven
day window to conduct the practical tests for this syllabus (and 9626
AS and A Level Information Technology). This change has been made to
enhance the security and integrity of our examinations.
From 2017
Cambridge International AS and A Level Applied Information and
Communication Technology 9713 syllabus has been updated for first
examination in 2017. The updated syllabus is called Cambridge
International AS and A Level Information Technology and the new
syllabus code is 9626.
Mar
16
Jun
16
Nov
16
Syllabus
code
Papers
OLD
9713
AS
AL
NEW
9626
AS
AL
Mar
17
Jun
17
Nov
17
Mar
18
Jun
18
Nov
18

2017
International AS and A Level Information Technology (9626). These
candidates would take all four papers (Components 1, 2, 3 and 4) of the
updated syllabus in 2017.
Information Technology (9626) will be 2017 onwards. A staged route for
this syllabus (9626) will not be available in 2017.
International AS and A Level Applied Information and Communication
Technology (9713). These candidates would take Papers 1 and 2 in 2016
and Papers 3 and 4 in 2017.
Applied Information and Communication Technology (9713) in 2017 only.
This syllabus will not be available for examination in subsequent years.

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Applied Information and Communication Technology (continued)

AS and A Level
Applied Information and

Communication
Technology,
Please note: candidates may not take Cambridge International AS and

A Level Applied Information and Communication Technology (9713) and
complete the A Level with components from the new syllabus Cambridge
International AS and A Level Information Technology (9626).
Syllabus 9713

A Level IT Coursebook
9781107577244 Cambridge
University Press
Art and Design

AS and A Level
Art and Design,
Syllabus 9704
From June 2016

From June 2017


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Business
AS and A Level
Business,
Syllabus 9609
(previously Cambridge
International AS and
A Level Business Studies,
Syllabus 9707)
From March 2016

From 2016
Previously named Cambridge International AS and A Level Business
Studies 9707, from 2016 this syllabus will be renamed Cambridge
International AS and A Level Business 9609 to reflect the maturity of the
subject.
There are minor changes to the syllabus content. The changes
mainly provide clarification and some content has been reorganised
and updated. Significant changes to the syllabus content are indicated
by black vertical lines either side of the text.
In topic area 5 Finance and accounting all the content on
forecasting cash flows is now included at AS Level.
Accounting terms have been updated. Candidates will be expected to
know and understand: statement of financial position (previously
called balance sheet), operating profit, profit for the year, retained
earnings (previously called retained profit).
Content has been deleted in the following AS Level sections:
Job enrichment and Job rotation from section 2.2.4 Motivation
methods in practice
Disciplinary procedures from section 2.3 Human resource
management
How an analysis of costs can help in the calculation of payments
for resources from section 5.3.2 Uses of cost information
Distinction between financial and management accounting from
section 5.4.7 Limitations of published accounts.
Content has been deleted from the following A Level sections:
Nationalisation and Public/private partnerships from section 1.2
Business structure
Negotiation and Single union deals from section 2.3 Human
resource management
Promotional campaigns from section 3.4 Marketing planning
How intangible assets are treated in the balance sheet from
section 5.7 Contents of published accounts.

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Business (continued)
AS and A Level
Business,
Syllabus 9609
(previously Cambridge
A Level Business Studies,
Syllabus 9707)
There are changes to the assessment objectives weightings in the
syllabus to reflect the nature of the papers.
The specimen papers have been updated to reflect the changes to the
assessment objectives weightings and the refreshed content.
Exam
9707
AS/AL
Business
Studies
9609
AS/AL
Business
Papers
1,2,3
Nov
15
Jun
16
Nov
16
Jun
17
Nov
17
Jun
18
Nov
18
Papers
1,2,3
Candidates who studied the 2015 9707 syllabus should be aware of

the following:
Assessments in the 2016 examination series are based on the revised
9609 syllabus. There will be no question papers called 9707 Business
Studies in 2016.
International AS Level 9707 assessments in 2015 to complete the
Cambridge International 9609 A Level in 2016 (within the usual time
limit rules for carry forward components). The Cambridge International
revised syllabus.
Level or A Level in 2016 are based on the revised 9609 syllabus.
Business for Cambridge

Press

A Level Business

A Level Business Coursebook
(Third Edition)
9781107677364 Cambridge
University Press

A Level Business Teacher's
Resource CD-ROM (Third Edition)
9781107642614 Cambridge
University Press

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Computer Science
AS and A Level
Computer Science,
Syllabus 9608
(revised from Cambridge
A Level Computing,
Syllabus 9691)
From 2015
Previously named Cambridge International AS and A Level Computing
9691, this syllabus has been revised to bring it up to date and to allow
learners more time to develop their computational thinking and
programming skills. Teachers are advised to read the whole syllabus
before planning their teaching programme. As Computer Science, the
syllabus now shares the same name as the IGCSE and O Level
syllabuses (formerly Computer Studies), indicating the firm links and
progression between these syllabuses.
New topics:
Principles of operation of specific hardware devices
Client-server system
Computer ethics
TCP/IP protocol
Concept of virtual machine
Boolean algebra
GANTT and PERT charts.
Programming and algorithmic work from the 2014 syllabus has been
maintained and updated.
Topics removed:
System life cycle
Features of generic application software
Expert systems.
All components are externally assessed and have 75 marks.
All papers contain short-answer and structured questions. There is no
choice of questions.
Paper 1 has a new name Paper 1 Theory Fundamentals (1 hour 30
minutes) (50% AS; 25% A Level) written paper.
Paper 2 has a new name Paper 2 Fundamental Problem-solving and
Programming Skills (2 hours) (50% AS; 25% A Level) written paper.
There is pre-release material for this paper for candidates to complete
practical tasks. Teachers are expected to incorporate the pre-release
material tasks into their lessons and give support in finding methods
and reaching solutions.
Paper 3 remains Paper 3 Advanced Theory (1 hour 30 minutes)
(25% A Level) written paper.
Paper 4 Further Problem-solving and Programming Skills (2 hours)
(25% A Level) written paper. There is pre-release material for this
paper for candidates to complete practical tasks.

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AS and A Level
Computer Science,
Syllabus 9608
A Level Computing,
Syllabus 9691)

There is no longer a coursework component (Computing Project).
From June 2015, this revised syllabus Computer Science 9608 will run
alongside the Computing syllabus 9691. Syllabus 9691 will cease after
June 2016 leaving 9608 as the only AS and A Level Computer Science
syllabus.
Nov
15
Jun
16
Papers
1,2,3,4
Papers
1,2,3,4
Exam
9691
AS/AL
Computing
9608
AS/AL
Computer
Science
Nov
16
Jun
17
Nov
17
Jun
18
Nov
18
From June 2016

Sections 4 and 7 give details of changes to the availability of the
pre-release material for Paper 2 Fundamental Problem-solving and
Programming Skills and Paper 4 Further Problem-solving and
Programming Skills.
There are some amendments to Section 6 Syllabus content; these
are indicated by black vertical lines either side of the text.
syllabus:
1.1.5 Compression techniques
1.4.4 Assembly language
1.7.1 Ethics and ownership
1.8.1 Database Management Systems (DBMS)
1.8.3 Data Definition Language (DDL) and Data Manipulation Language
(DML)
2.1.1 Algorithms
2.1.2 Structure chart
2.2.2 Arrays
2.2.3 Files
2.3.1 Programming basics
2.3.6 Structured programming
2.4.1 Programming
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AS and A Level
Computer Science,
Syllabus 9608
A Level Computing,
Syllabus 9691)

3.1.3 Real numbers and normalised floating-point representation
3.2.1 Protocols
3.2.2 Circuit switching, packet switching and routers
3.2.3 Local Area Networks (LAN)
3.3.3 Karnaugh Maps
3.4.1 Purposes of an operating system (OS)
3.4.3 Translation software
3.6.2 Bit manipulation to monitor and control devices
4.3.2 File processing
4.3.3 Exception handling
4.3.4 Use of development tools/programming environments
4.4.1 Software development resources.
From June 2017

Technical updates will be published each year to take account of
emerging technologies relevant to the syllabus content.
Changes have been made to Section 4 regarding the issue of the
pre-release material:
On receipt of estimated entry forms by the required date stated in the
Administrative Guide, the pre-release material for Paper 2 and Paper 4
will be made available to Centres the January before the June
examination, and the July before the November examination. The material
will be sent in hard copy form. When the material has been received, it
should be shared with the relevant teachers in the Centre and issued to
candidates immediately, as teachers and candidates need the material to
prepare for the examinations. Candidates are not permitted to bring any
prepared material into the examination.

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Computing
From 2015
AS and A Level
This syllabus has been renamed Cambridge International AS and A Level

Computer Science, with a new syllabus code, 9608. Please see the
Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science syllabus
change.
Computing,
Syllabus 9691

From June 2015, there will be a revised syllabus for AS Level and A Level
named Computer Science 9608. The current syllabus 9691 will run until
June 2016. This means that the two syllabuses, 9691 and 9608, will be
running alongside each other from June 2015 until June 2016. Syllabus
9691 will cease after June 2016 leaving 9608 as the only AS and A Level
Computer Science syllabus.
Nov
15
Jun
16
Papers
1,2,3,4
Papers
1,2,3,4
Exam
9691
AS/AL
Computing
9608
AS/AL
Computer
Science
Nov
16
Jun
17
Nov
17
Jun
18
Nov
18

AS and A Level
From November 2017


Syllabus 9705
Design and Textiles

AS and A Level
Design and Textiles,
Withdrawal of Cambridge International AS and A Level Design and

Textiles 9631
Syllabus 9631
For Centres not in Zone 4:

We are withdrawing Cambridge International AS and A Level Design and
Textiles 9631 for Centres that are not in Zone 4. The last examination for
this subject will be November 2017.

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Food Studies
AS and A Level
Food Studies,
Syllabus 9336
From November 2017

teaching programme.
The content has been revised and updated in some sections, in particular
sections 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2 and 6.5.
reflect the changes to the examination administration.
The allocation of marks has been changed for the three sections of the
Practical Test (9336/02).
A. Planning session
44
B. Manipulative skill and method of working
26
C. Results and serving
30
Total
100
For detailed descriptions of the mark allocations for sections (A), (B) and
(C), please refer to the syllabus.
There have been significant changes to the assessment scheme for the
Coursework Investigation (9336/03). Please see the syllabus for more
information.

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Information Technology
AS and A Level
Information Technology,
Syllabus 9626
From March 2017

Cambridge International AS and A Level Applied Information and
Communication Technology 9713 syllabus has been updated for first
examination in 2017. The updated syllabus is called Cambridge
International AS and A Level Information Technology and the new
syllabus code is 9626.
There are some changes to the Syllabus aims (see Section 2.1).
The assessment objectives have been revised (see Section 2.2).
Section 2.3 shows the weighting relationship between the revised
assessment objectives and the four components.
Section 2.4 shows the weighting relationship between the revised
assessment objectives and the AS and A Level qualification.
The number of marks and the duration of some components have
been revised (see Section 1.2).
Candidates work from both the practical tests will be submitted for
assessment electronically, NOT as hard copy.
The syllabus content has been refreshed and updated (see
Section 3). An overview of the syllabus topics can be found in
Section 1.1.
teaching programme.
Mar
16
Jun
16
Nov
16
AS
AL
Syllabus
code
Papers
OLD
9713
NEW
9626
AS
AL
Mar
17
Jun
17
Nov
17

Mar
18
Jun
18
Nov
18
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Information Technology (continued)

AS and A Level
Information Technology,
Syllabus 9626
Availability by examination series (continued)

2017
International AS and A Level Information Technology (9626). These
candidates would take all four papers (Components 1, 2, 3 and 4) of the
updated syllabus in 2017.
Information Technology (9626) will be 2017 onwards. A staged route for
this syllabus (9626) will not be available in 2017.
International AS Level Applied Information and Communication
Technology (9713). These candidates would take Papers 1 and 2 in 2016
and Papers 3 and 4 in 2017.
Applied Information and Communication Technology (9713) in 2017 only.
This syllabus will not be available for examination in subsequent years.
Please note: candidates may not take Cambridge International AS and
A Level Applied Information and Communication Technology (9713) and
complete the A Level with components from the new syllabus Cambridge
International AS and A Level Information Technology (9626).
Media Studies
AS and A Level
Media Studies,
Syllabus 9607
From 2015
This is a new syllabus, with first examination of both AS Level and A Level
in June 2015.
Full details are contained in the 2015 syllabus and specimen papers,
This syllabus is not available in the UK.
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Music
AS and A Level
Music,
Syllabus 8663/9703
From 2015
Component 1: Listening Section A. The Prescribed Works are:
Haydn: Symphony no. 55 (The Schoolmaster), Hob. 1: 55
Mozart: Piano Concerto in G Major, K.453
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A Major, D.677 (The Trout), 4th

movement only.
From June 2016

Component 1: Listening Section B. This section has been changed to
Love and Loss.
The Core Works for 2016 are:
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas (Act I excluding the overture; Act III
from Didos entrance)
Verdi: Otello (Act I Scene 3; Act IV)
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique (Movements II, III and IV).

From June 2017

From 2017, the Notes on Teaching the Syllabus will be published in a
separate document (not in the syllabus). This will be available on our
public website at www.cie.org.uk.
Component 1: The Prescribed Works for Section A are:
Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E Flat Major, K.543
Haydn: Concerto in E Flat Major for Trumpet and Orchestra, Hob.

Vlle: 1
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67
Beethoven: Trio for clarinet, piano and cello, Op. 11 (third

movement only).

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Music (continued)
AS and A Level
Music,
Component 1: Section B becomes Picturing Music and the Core

Works are:
Syllabus 8663/9703
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, movements II, III and IV
Smetana: Vltava (from Ma Vlast)
Debussy: Clair de Lune (from Suite bergamasque)
Your own choice of pieces vocal and instrumental from

different periods, that are each suggestive of some aspect(s) of
Night.
Component 2, Element 4: The requirement of a written commentary

has been clarified (p.12).
Component 4: The requirement of submitting an audio CD has been
clarified (p.13).
Physical Education
AS and A Level
From November 2017

Physical Education,
Syllabus 9396
Thinking Skills
AS and A Level
Thinking Skills,
Syllabus 9694
From 2015
Changes to the duration of papers
The examination time for Paper 1 Problem Solving is 1 hour 45
minutes, and the examination time for Paper 3 Problem Analysis and
Solution is 2 hours.
The durations for Paper 2 and Paper 4 are unchanged.

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Travel and Tourism

AS and A Level
Travel and Tourism,
Syllabus 9395
From June 2017

This syllabus has been revised. Some of the changes are significant.
Teachers are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning
Key concepts have been introduced (see p.5).
The syllabus aims have been regrouped and rationalised.
A list of command words has been added (see Section 5).
The syllabus content has been completely revised to refresh the syllabus.
A brief summary of the changes is given below:
Paper 1 The industry
The Paper has been renamed Paper 1 The industry (previously
named Core).
The syllabus content for this paper has been rationalised and
re-ordered.
Content that has been removed
The delivery of customer service
Content that has been moved from the A Level:
International transport products and services
Key specialised markets/travel motivations
Content that has been moved to the A Level:
The management and development of tourist destinations
Changes in the evolution of destinations
The Butler Destination lifecycle
How a destination manages sustainability and the destination carrying
capacity
Paper 2 Planning and managing a travel and tourism event
This section has been rationalised and re-ordered for further clarity.
The assessment criteria and the coursework instructions have been
reviewed for clarity.
A Coursework Training Handbook to accompany the revised syllabus
is available on our secure online support for Cambridge teachers at
Paper 3 Destination Marketing
A new Paper 3 Destination Marketing focusing on how destinations
are branded has been introduced to replace Paper 3 International
business and leisure services.

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Travel and Tourism (continued)

AS and A Level
Travel and Tourism,
Syllabus 9395

Paper 4 Destination Management
The focus of this paper has changed to the management of
destinations. This will no longer be a synoptic paper, but will
exclusively test content on Destination Management, as detailed in
Section 3.3.
There have been some other minor changes to the content across all
papers to clarify and exemplify the breadth that is to be covered.
The resource list will be available as a separate resource on our secure
online support for Cambridge teachers at http://teachers.cie.org.uk
The assessment objectives have been reworded for further clarity.
The relationship between the assessment objectives and the
components has also been updated.
The weightings of Paper 1 and 2 across the qualification have
changed. Paper 1 is now worth 67% of the AS Level (33% of the
A Level). Paper 2 is now worth 33% of the AS Level (17% of the
A Level).
In Paper 1 not all the questions will be based on stimulus material.
The remainder of the question paper structure remains unchanged.
The number of marks for Paper 3 has been reduced from 100 marks
to 50 marks. The number of questions to be answered has also been
reduced from four to two. The duration remains unchanged at 1 hour
30 minutes.
If your candidates studied the 2016 syllabus please be aware of the
following:
Assessments in the 2017 examination series are based on the revised
syllabus.
Cambridge International A Level in 2017 (subject to the usual time
limit rules for carry forwards). The Cambridge International A Level
assessments in the 2017 examination series are based on the revised
syllabus.
A Level Travel and Tourism
(Second Edition)
9781107664722 Cambridge
University Press

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Syllabus changes

This major annual update provides advance notification of changes to syllabuses.

Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1 .........................

Cambridge English language and literature ................................. 10

Changes to teacher accreditation for assessing Cambridge IGCSE

Interactive external moderation forms now available

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Teaching and learning resources

Examination preparation resources

Schemes of work provide teachers with a

Past question papers and mark schemes so

Endorsed textbooks produced by leading

Example candidate responses to help

Resource lists to help support teaching,

Principal examiner reports describing

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Contents for Cambridge Primary and

Finding your way round

Cambridge International Diploma

Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1

English 0844, 1111 .......................................................... 6

Two or three year syllabuses

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Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary 1

Develop broad reading skills

Explain, comment on and analyse

Language and structure of a text

Recognise conventions and

Purpose and viewpoint

Develop broad writing skills

Select and develop content and

Content/purpose and audience

Structure and organise ideas

Text structure and organisation

Use a range of sentence

Use accurate spelling

The learning objectives codes have been changed to reflect the

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Changes to the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint and Secondary 1

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Primary Checkpoint Paper 2

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English as a Second Language

This new syllabus is available for first assessment in April 2017.

English as a Second Language

This new syllabus is available for first assessment in October 2015.

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Contents for Cambridge English

Finding your way round

Please share the relevant pages with subject staff.

Select the relevant subject

Cambridge International AS and A Level

English Language 9093.................................................. 25

Two or three year syllabuses

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This syllabus has been renamed Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second

Syllabus 0510 (speaking

Listening components now include a new multiple-matching task and

From June 2016

From March 2017

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English as a Second Language