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Syllabus changes (UK) September 2021 version 2
This guide provides advance notification of changes to syllabuses.
Contents
Why revise qualifications? ............................................................................................ 2
1. Revised syllabuses .................................................................................................. 3
2. Updated syllabuses ................................................................................................. 6
3. New syllabuses ..................................................................................................... 15
4. Withdrawn syllabuses ............................................................................................ 17
5. Changes to availability........................................................................................... 19
6. Other syllabus changes ......................................................................................... 22
Including:
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Lower Secondary
Cambridge IGCSE™
Cambridge IGCSE (9–1)
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Cambridge Pre-U
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Why revise qualifications? We work closely with schools, universities and ministries to make sure our qualifications offer the best possible preparation for further study and employment. We review syllabuses on a regular basis so that the content is up to date, the assessment is appropriate and our syllabuses remain highly regarded by universities and employers. To help teachers plan ahead, we provide advance notice of changes to syllabuses at least a year before first teaching. We publish this guide twice a year and it includes details about: Revised syllabuses Syllabuses with significant changes following our review process. Updated syllabuses New versions of published syllabuses that have been amended with minor changes outside of our review process.
New syllabuses New subjects or syllabuses that have new syllabus codes.
Withdrawn syllabuses Syllabuses that have been withdrawn. The relevant syllabus page on our website will indicate if there is an alternative syllabus available, for example if a syllabus is being replaced by one with a new code. Changes to availability Syllabuses that have been added to or withdrawn from an administrative zone, or the series availability has changed within a zone. Other syllabus changes Syllabuses with changes other than those listed above. For example, changes to the design, regulatory status or the assessment materials.
Click on the syllabus links in this document…
…to take you to the syllabus page on our website. There you will find further information about your syllabus. Full details of all changes are listed in the syllabus.
Syllabus update notices are listed
under the syllabus.
Each syllabus title is a link
to the relevant syllabus
page on our website.
Syllabus availability and
information boxes are grey.
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1 Revised syllabuses
We have made significant changes to these syllabuses based on feedback from schools, universities and ministries.
For examination from 2022
Subject First examination
Syllabus code Version
Cambridge IGCSE
Bahasa Indonesia June 2022 0538 1
Drama June 2022 0411 1
First Language Spanish June 2022 0502 2
Malay June 2022 0546 2
Mandarin Chinese June 2022 0547 2
World Literature June 2022 0408 2
Cambridge IGCSE (9–1)
Drama June 2022 0994 2
Cambridge O Level
French June 2022 3015 2
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Biology March 2022 9700 2
Chemistry March 2022 9701 2
Classical Studies November 2022 9274 2
Environmental Management June 2022 8291 2
Information Technology March 2022 9626 2
Marine Science June 2022 9693 2
Physics March 2022 9702 2
Cambridge International Pre-U
History June 2022 9769 3
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For examination from 2023
Subject First examination
Syllabus code Version
Cambridge IGCSE
Biology 2023 0610 1
Chemistry 2023 0620 1
Computer Science 2023 0478 1
First Language French 2023 0501 1
First Language German 2023 0505 1
Information & Communication Technology 2023 0417 1
Literature in English SET TEXTS 2023 0475 2
Physics 2023 0625 1
Cambridge IGCSE (9–1)
Biology 2023 0970 1
Chemistry 2023 0971 1
Computer Science 2023 0984 1
Information & Communication Technology 2023 0983 1
Literature in English SET TEXTS 2023 0992 2
Physics 2023 0972 1
Cambridge O Level
Biology 2023 5090 1
Chemistry 2023 5070 1
Combined Science 2023 5129 1
Computer Science 2023 2210 1
Literature in English SET TEXTS 2023 2010 2
Physics 2023 5054 1
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Accounting 2023 9706 2
Biblical Studies NEW 2023 9484 2
Business 2023 9609 1
Economics 2023 9708 2
Global Perspectives & Research 2023 9239 1
Law 2023 9084 1
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For examination from 2024
Subject First examination
Syllabus code Version
Cambridge IGCSE
English as a Second Language (count-in speaking)
2024 0511 1
English as a Second Language (speaking endorsement)
2024 0510 1
First Language English 2024 0500 1
First Language English (US) 2024 0524 1
Marine Science 2024 0697 1
Travel & Tourism 2024 0471 1
Cambridge IGCSE (9–1)
English as a Second Language (count-in speaking)
2024 0991 1
English as a Second Language (speaking endorsement)
2024 0993 1
First Language English 2024 0990 1
Cambridge O Level
Biblical Studies NEW 2024 2035 1
English Language 2024 1123 1
Second Language Urdu 2024 3248 1
Travel & Tourism 2024 7096 1
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Chinese Language NEW 2024 8238 1
Psychology 2024 9990 1
Spanish Language NEW 2024 8022 1
Sport & Physical Education NEW 2024 8386 1
Travel & Tourism 2024 9395 1
Please read the syllabus for the relevant year of examination before teaching the course.
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2 Updated syllabuses
These syllabuses have been republished with minor changes. When a syllabus is updated after it has been published, the version number increases and a syllabus update notice can be found on the relevant subject page on our website: www.cambridgeinternational.org
For examination from 2022
Subject First
examination
Syllabus code
Version
Cambridge IGCSE
American History (US) June 2022 0409 2
Arabic June 2022 0544 2
Arabic – First Language June 2022 0508 2
Combined Science March 2022 0653 1
Computer Science March 2022 0478 1
Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) March 2022 0654 1
English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement)
March 2022 0510 1
English as a Second Language (Count-in speaking)
June 2022 0511 1
Environmental Management March 2022 0680 1
French March 2022 0520 2
First Language French June 2022 0501 1
First Language German June 2022 0505 1
First Language Malay June 2022 0696 1
First Language Portuguese June 2022 0504 1
First Language Spanish June 2022 0502 2
First Language Thai June 2022 0518 1
First Language Turkish June 2022 0513 1
German June 2022 0525 2
Global Perspectives March 2022 0457 1
Islamiyat June 2022 0493 1
Italian June 2022 0535 2
Literature in English SET TEXTS March 2022 0475 2
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Subject First
examination
Syllabus code
Version
Cambridge IGCSE (continued)
Literature (English) (US) SET TEXTS June 2022 0427 2
Literature (Spanish) SET TEXTS June 2022 0488 2
Malay June 2022 0546 2
Mandarin Chinese June 2022 0547 2
Mathematics (US) June 2022 0444 2
Pakistan Studies June 2022 0448 1
Physical Education June 2022 0413 1
Physical Science November 2022 0652 1
Religious Studies November 2022 0490 1
Sanskrit June 2022 0499 1
Spanish March 2022 0530 2
Swahili NEW June 2022 0262 1
World Literature SET TEXTS June 2022 0408 2
Cambridge IGCSE (9–1)
Arabic – First Language June 2022 7184 2
Computer Science June 2022 0984 1
Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) June 2022 0973 1
Drama June 2022 0994 2
English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement)
June 2022 0993 1
English as a Second Language (Count-in speaking)
June 2022 0991 1
French June 2022 7156 2
German June 2022 7159 2
Italian June 2022 7164 2
Literature in English SET TEXTS June 2022 0992 2
Physical Education June 2022 0995 1
Spanish June 2022 7160 2
Cambridge O Level
Arabic June 2022 3180 2
Arabic (Arabic version) June 2022 3180 1
Computer Science June 2022 2210 1
Environmental Management June 2022 5014 2
Fashion & Textiles June 2022 6130 2
French June 2022 3015 2
Global Perspectives June 2022 2069 1
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Subject First
examination
Syllabus code
Version
Cambridge O Level (continued)
Islamiyat June 2022 2058 1
Literature in English SET TEXTS June 2022 2010 2
Mathematics D June 2022 4024 2
Pakistan Studies June 2022 2059 1
Statistics November 2022 4040 1
Urdu – First Language June 2022 3247 1
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Art & Design March 2022 9479 2
Biology March 2022 9700 2
Cambridge International Project Qualification March 2022 9980 3
Chemistry March 2022 9701 3
Chinese Language June 2022 8681 2
Chinese Language and Literature June 2022 9715 2
Classical Studies November 2022 9274 2
Design & Technology June 2022 9705 3
Design & Textiles November 2022 9631 3
Digital Media & Design June 2022 9481 2
English General Paper March 2022 8021 2
Environmental Management June 2022 8291 2
Information Technology March 2022 9626 2
Islamic Studies June 2022 9488 2
Marine Science June 2022 9693 2
Music June 2022 9483 2
Physical Education June 2022 9396 2
Physics March 2022 9702 2
Tamil June 2022 9689 8
Tamil Language June 2022 8689 8
Cambridge Pre-U
Art & Design June 2022 9837 2
Art History June 2022 9799 2
Biology June 2022 9790 1
Business & Management June 2022 9771 1
Chemistry June 2022 9791 1
Classical Greek SET TEXTS June 2022 9787 2
Economics June 2022 9772 1
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Subject First
examination
Syllabus code
Version
Cambridge Pre-U (continued)
Literature in English SET TEXTS June 2022 9765 2
French SET TEXTS June 2022 9779 1
Further Mathematics June 2022 9795 1
Geography June 2022 9768 1
German SET TEXTS June 2022 9780 1
Global Perspectives (Short Course) June 2022 1340 2
Global Perspectives & Independent Research June 2022 9777 2
History June 2022 9769 3
Italian June 2022 9783 1
Latin SET TEXTS June 2022 9788 1
Mandarin Chinese June 2022 9778 1
Mathematics June 2022 9794 1
Music June 2022 9800 2
Philosophy & Theology June 2022 9774 1
Physics June 2022 9792 1
Psychology June 2022 9773 1
Russian SET TEXTS June 2022 9782 1
Spanish SET TEXTS June 2022 9781 1
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For examination from 2023
Subject First
examination
Syllabus code
Version
Cambridge IGCSE
Accounting 2023 0452 1
Additional Mathematics 2023 0606 1
Afrikaans as a Second Language 2023 0548 1
Agriculture 2023 0600 1
Art & Design 2023 0400 1
Business Studies 2023 0450 1
Chinese as a Second Language 2023 0523 1
Combined Science 2023 0653 1
Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) 2023 0654 1
Design & Technology 2023 0445 1
Economics 2023 0455 1
English (as an Additional Language) NEW 2023 0472 2
Enterprise 2023 0454 1
First Language Chinese 2023 0509 1
First Language English 2023 0500 1
First Language English (US) 2023 0524 1
Food & Nutrition 2023 0648 1
Geography 2023 0460 1
Hindi as a Second Language 2023 0549 1
History 2023 0470 1
International Mathematics 2023 0607 2
IsiZulu as a Second Language 2023 0531 1
Latin SET TEXTS 2023 0480 1
Literature (English) (US) SET TEXTS 2023 0427 1
Literature in English SET TEXTS 2023 0475 2
Marine Science 2023 0697 2
Mathematics 2023 0580 1
Music 2023 0410 1
Pakistan Studies 2023 0448 1
Physical Science 2023 0652 2
Sociology 2023 0495 1
Travel & Tourism 2023 0471 1
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Subject First
examination
Syllabus code
Version
Cambridge IGCSE (9–1)
Accounting 2023 0985 1
Art & Design 2023 0989 1
Business Studies 2023 0986 1
Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award) 2023 0973 1
Design & Technology 2023 0979 1
Economics 2023 0987 1
English (as an Additional Language) NEW 2023 0772 1
First Language English 2023 0990 1
Geography 2023 0976 1
History 2023 0977 1
Literature in English SET TEXTS 2023 0992 2
Mathematics 2023 0980 1
Music 2023 0978 1
Cambridge O Level
Accounting 2023 7707 1
Additional Mathematics 2023 4037 1
Agriculture 2023 5038 1
Art & Design 2023 6090 2
Bangladesh Studies 2023 7094 1
Bengali 2023 3204 1
Business Studies 2023 7115 1
Design & Technology 2023 6043 1
Economics 2023 2281 1
English Language 2023 1123 1
Fashion & Textiles 2023 6130 2
Food & Nutrition 2023 6065 1
Geography 2023 2217 1
Hinduism 2023 2055 1
History 2023 2147 1
Islamic Studies 2023 2068 2
Literature in English SET TEXTS 2023 2010 2
Marine Science 2023 5180 2
Pakistan Studies 2023 2059 1
Religious Studies (Bible Knowledge) 2023 2048 1
Setswana 2023 3158 1
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Subject First
examination
Syllabus code
Version
Cambridge O Level (continued)
Sinhala 2023 3205 1
Sociology 2023 2251 1
Tamil 2023 3226 1
Travel & Tourism 2023 7096 1
Urdu Second Language 2023 3248 1
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Accounting 2023 9706 2
Afrikaans Language 2023 8679 1
Arabic SET TEXTS 2023 9680 2
Arabic Language 2023 8680 2
Biblical Studies 2023 9484 2
Cambridge International Project Qualification 2023 9980 1
Chinese SET TEXTS 2023 9715 2
Chinese Language 2023 8681 1
Design & Technology 2023 9705 3
Economics 2023 9708 2
First Language Spanish SET TEXTS 2023 8665 1
French SET TEXTS 2023 9716 1
French Language 2023 8682 1
Further Mathematics 2023 9231 1
Geography 2023 9696 1
German SET TEXTS 2023 9717 1
German Language 2023 8683 1
Hinduism 2023 9487 2
Japanese Language 2023 8281 1
Mathematics 2023 9709 1
Physical Education 2023 9396 1
Portuguese SET TEXTS 2023 9718 1
Portuguese Language 2023 8684 1
Spanish SET TEXTS 2023 9719 1
Spanish Language 2023 8685 1
Spanish Literature SET TEXTS 2023 8673 1
Tamil SET TEXTS 2023 9689 2
Tamil Language 2023 8689 2
Thinking Skills 2023 9694 1
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Subject First
examination
Syllabus code
Version
Cambridge International AS & A Level (continued)
Travel & Tourism 2023 9395 1
Urdu SET TEXTS 2023 9676/9786 1
Urdu Language 2023 8686 1
Cambridge Pre-U
Art & Design 2023 9837 2
Art History 2023 9799 2
Business & Management 2023 9771 2
Literature in English SET TEXTS 2023 9765 2
Global Perspectives (Short Course) (UK only) 2023 1340 1
Global Perspectives & Independent Research (UK only)
2023 9777 2
Music 2023 9800 2
Psychology 2023 9773 2
For examination from 2024
Subject First
examination
Syllabus code
Version
Cambridge IGCSE
Agriculture 2024 0600 1
Art & Design 2024 0400 1
Design & Technology 2024 0445 1
Enterprise 2024 0454 1
Geography 2024 0460 1
Islamiyat 2024 0493 1
Literature in English (US) SET TEXTS 2024 0427 1
Literature (Spanish) 2024 0488 1
Music SET WORKS 2024 0410 1
Pakistan Studies 2024 0448 1
Religious Studies 2024 0490 1
Cambridge IGCSE (9–1)
Art & Design 2024 0989 1
Design & Technology 2024 0979 1
Geography 2024 0976 1
Music SET WORKS 2024 0978 1
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Subject First
examination
Syllabus code
Version
Cambridge O Level
Agriculture 2024 5038 1
Arabic 2024 3180 1
Art & Design 2024 6090 1
Bangladesh Studies 2024 7094 1
Design & Technology 2024 6043 1
Fashion & Textiles 2024 6130 1
Geography 2024 2217 1
Hinduism 2024 2055 1
Islamic Studies 2024 2068 1
Islamiyat 2024 2058 1
Pakistan Studies 2024 2059 1
Travel & Tourism 2024 7096 2
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Biblical Studies NEW 2024 9484 1
Computer Science 2024 9618 1
Drama SET TEXTS 2024 9482 1
English Language 2024 9093 1
French SET TEXTS 2024 9716 1
French Language 2024 8682 1
Hinduism 2024 9487 1
Islamic Studies 2024 9488 1
Language & Literature in English SET TEXTS 2024 8695 1
Literature in English SET TEXTS 2024 9695 1
Media Studies 2024 9607 1
Portuguese SET TEXTS 2024 9718 1
Portuguese Language 2024 8684 1
Sociology 2024 9699 1
Tamil SET TEXTS 2024 9689 1
Tamil Language 2024 8689 1
Urdu 2024 9676/9686 1
Please read the syllabus for the relevant year of examination before teaching the course.
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3 New syllabuses
New subjects or syllabuses are indicated by NEW.
Syllabuses that have been significantly revised and have new syllabus codes are also listed here.
Subject Syllabus code First examination
Cambridge Primary
Computing NEW 0059 NA
English 0058 2023
English as a Second Language 0057 2023
Mathematics 0096 2023
Science 0097 2023
Cambridge Lower Secondary
Computing NEW 0860 NA
English 0861 2023
English as a Second Language 0876 2023
Mathematics 0862 2023
Science 0893 2023
Cambridge IGCSE
English (as an Additional Language) NEW 0472 2023
First Language Malay NEW 0696 2021
Marine Science NEW 0697 2024
Swahili NEW 0262 2021
Cambridge IGCSE (9-1)
English (as an Additional Language) NEW 0772 2023
Cambridge O Level
Arabic (Arabic version) 3180 2022
Biblical Studies NEW 2035 2024
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Biblical Studies NEW 9484 2023
Chinese Language NEW 8238 2024
Computer Science NEW 9618 2021
Drama NEW 9482 2021
Hinduism NEW 9487 2021
History NEW 9489 2021
Islamic Studies NEW 9488 2021
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Subject Syllabus code First examination
Cambridge International AS & A Level (continued)
Spanish Language NEW 8022 2024
Sport & Physical Education NEW 8386 2024
When a syllabus has been replaced with one with a new code, please check the availability of
the relevant syllabus before starting the course or making entries for the examination.
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4 Withdrawn syllabuses
Following consultation with our centres, these syllabuses have been withdrawn and their final examination dates are listed below. Where available, links to alternative syllabuses are provided.
Subject Syllabus code Final
examination
Replaced by
Cambridge IGCSE
Development Studies 0453 November 2021
Japanese Foreign Language 0519 November 2021
Mathematics Additional (US) 0459 June 2021 0606
Cambridge O Level
Design & Communication 7048 November 2021 Alternative 0445
Design & Technology 6043 November 2023 0445
French 3015 June 2024 0520
Marine Science 5180 June 2023 Alternatives: 5090, 5014 and 0697 NEW
Religious Studies (Bible Knowledge) 2048 November 2023 2035 NEW
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Afrikaans 9679 November 2022
Chinese 9715 November 2023
Chinese Language 8681 November 2023 8238 NEW
Computer Science 9608 November 2021 9618 NEW
Design & Textiles 9631 November 2023
Divinity 8041 November 2022 9484 NEW
Divinity 9011 November 2022 9484 NEW
Hindi 9687 November 2023
Hindi Language 8687 November 2023
Hindi Literature 8675 November 2023
History 9389 November 2021 9489 NEW
Physical Education 9396 November 2023 8386 NEW
Spanish 9719 November 2023
Spanish First Language 8665 November 2023
Spanish Language 8685 November 2023 8022 NEW
Spanish Literature 8673 November 2023
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Cambridge Pre-U Cambridge AS/AL available
*OCR AS/AL available
Art & Design 9837 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Art History 9799 2023, final resit 2024
Biology 9790 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Business & Management 9771 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Chemistry 9791 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Classical Greek 9787 2022, final resit 2023 Yes
Economics 9772 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Literature in English 9765 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Further Mathematics 9795 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Geography 9768 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Global Perspectives (Short Course) 1340 2023, final resit 2024 Yes
Global Perspectives & Independent Research
9777 2023, final resit 2024 Yes
History 9769 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Latin 9788 2022, final resit 2023 Yes
Mandarin Chinese 9778 2023, final resit 2024 Yes
Mathematics 9794 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Modern Foreign Languages – French
9779 2023, final resit 2024 Yes
Modern Foreign Languages – German
9780 2023, final resit 2024 Yes
Modern Foreign Languages – Italian 9783 2022, final resit 2023
Modern Foreign Languages – Russian
9782 2022, final resit 2023
Modern Foreign Languages – Spanish
9781 2023, final resit 2024 Yes
Music 9800 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Philosophy & Theology 9774 2023, final resit 2024 Religious Studies
only
Physics 9792 2023, final resit 2024 Yes Yes
Psychology 9773 2022, final resit 2023 Yes Yes
* These subjects are available as OCR AS & A Levels. Please see website www.ocr.org.uk/ for more details.
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5 Changes to availability
Changes to administrative zones All Cambridge schools are allocated to one of six administrative zones. Each zone has a specific timetable. Some syllabuses are not available in all administrative zones. To find out about availability, check the specific syllabus page on our public website. When a syllabus is available to a limited set of zones or countries, this information is included on the specific syllabus page of our public website. The timetable for your zone will list the subjects available for your zone for that series. You can view the timetable for your administrative zone at www.cambridgeinternational.org/timetables Check you are using the syllabus for the year the candidate is taking the exam. The table below shows first assessment for changes to zone availability.
Subject Syllabus code First
examination
Cambridge IGCSE
Physical Science 0652 Change for November 2024
Cambridge International O Level
Fashion & Textiles 6130 Change for June 2022
Islamic Studies 2068 Change for June 2023
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Biblical Studies 9484 Change for June 2023
Chinese 9715 Change for June 2022
Chinese Language 8681 Change for June 2022
Design & Technology 9705 Change for June 2022
Hinduism 9487 Change for June 2024
Islamic Studies 9488 Change from November 2021
Change for June 2022
Marine Science 9693 Change for November 2022
Tamil 9689 Change for June 2022
Tamil Language 8689 Change for June 2022
Information regarding administrative zones is available on our website:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/exam-administration/cambridge-exams-officers-
guide/phase-1-preparation/timetabling-exams/administrative-zone/
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Syllabuses now available in the June series from 2021
Subject Syllabus code
Cambridge International O Level
Marine Science 5180
Syllabuses now available in the June series from 2022
Subject Syllabus code
Cambridge International O Level
Fashion & Textiles 6130
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Chinese 9715
Chinese Language 8681
Design & Technology 9705
Islamic Studies 9488
Tamil 9689
Tamil Language 8689
Syllabuses now available in the June series from 2023
Subject Syllabus code
Cambridge O Level
Islamic Studies 2068
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Biblical Studies 9484
Hinduism 9487
Syllabuses now available in June and November series from 2024
Subject Syllabus code
Cambridge O Level
Geography 2217
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Syllabuses only available in the June series from 2024 (Final November series 2023)
Subject Syllabus code
Cambridge IGCSE
Literature (English) (US) 0427
Mathematics (US) 0444
American History (US) 0409
Cambridge IGCSE (9–1)
Music 0978
Cambridge O Level
Environmental Management 5014
Fashion & Textiles 6130
Hinduism 2055
Cambridge International AS & A Level
Arabic 9680
Arabic Language 8680
French 9716
Tamil 9689
Tamil Language 8689
Urdu 9676
Urdu Language 8686
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6 Other syllabus changes
The following syllabuses have been translated into the target language.
Subject Syllabus code First
examination
Cambridge IGCSE
First Language Arabic 0508 June 2022
First Language Spanish 0502 June 2022
First Language Thai 0518 June 2022
Cambridge O Level
Arabic 3180 June 2022
Information about OPF withdrawal
From 2022, Outline Proposal Forms (OPFs) are no longer used for our syllabuses. This means that the last Outline Proposal Forms will be for entries for the November 2021 examinations, with a deadline of 30 April 2021. After this date, as part of teaching you should give guidance and feedback to candidates on whether their coursework, essay or project title is suitable.
The following Pre-U syllabus documents have been updated for publication in December 2020:
• Global Perspectives (Short Course) (1340) for examination in 2022 and 2023–2024
• Literature in English (Principal) (9765) for examination in 2022 and 2023–2024
• History (Principal) (9769) for examination in 2022–2024
• Business & Management (Principal) (9771) for examination in 2022 and 2023–2024
• Psychology (Principal) (9773) for examination in 2022 and 2023
• Global Perspectives Independent Research (Principal) (9777) for examination in 2022 and 2023–2024
• Art History (Principal) (9799) for examination in 2022 and 2023–2024
• Music (Principal) (9800) for examination in 2022 and 2023-2024.
For guidance on developing suitable titles for coursework, essays or projects go to our School Support Hub at www.cambridgeinternational.org/support
For further information, see the Cambridge Handbook for the relevant year of assessment at www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide
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Information about double carry forward
We have clarified our policy for the carry forward mark for coursework in AS & A Level subjects. This clarification will be effective from the November 2021 examinations. Further information on carry forward for AS level coursework components can be found in the updated syllabuses for the following qualifications:
• AS & A Level Global Perspectives & Research (9239)
• AS & A Level Media Studies (9607)
• AS & A Level Travel & Tourism (9395)
• AS & A Level Physical Education (9396).
Please see the relevant syllabus for more information.
Modern Foreign Languages Listening tests
We have updated information on Paper 1 Listening. Candidates will complete the question paper as they listen to the audio material and at the end of the test they will be asked to transfer their responses to the separate answer sheet. We have updated the specimen paper, mark scheme, transcript and audio material to allow you to practise this with your candidates before the first examination Specimen paper updates
When a correction or update is made to a specimen paper, the syllabus update notice will give
more information.
Changes to how to access early question papers and pre-release material
Please note, some early question papers and pre-release materials for examination are available
to download from the School Support Hub.
Teachers should refer to the latest version of the syllabus and Cambridge Handbook ahead of
the release of materials for each following series.
The School Support Hub is password-protected. Please click on this link at the start of the test
date window:
www.cambridgeinternational.org/support-and-training-for-schools/support-for-teachers/school-
support-hub/
You must ensure that you download the correct early question paper or pre-release material for
the series you are entered for and/or time zone.
Please contact your school coordinator for instructions on how to access the School Support
Hub. It is the responsibility of teachers to ensure that candidates are provided with the correct
examination paper.
Please note that any specimen assessment materials are also provided as examples and must not be used for a live examination. All specimen materials are clearly marked as specimens.
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Grade descriptions
For some subjects, the syllabus states that grade descriptions will be made available after first
assessment in 2020 or 2021.
Publication of grade descriptions for these syllabuses has been delayed. This is to make sure
that grade descriptions reflect examination outcomes appropriately and are based on the full
range of candidate performance after the 2020 and 2021 series.
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