Is an IGCSE/O Level qualification in English as a Second Language adequate preparation for study on the AS/AL English Language syllabus (9093)?

9093 AS/AL English Language is designed for candidates with a first-language level of English, and study of a first-language English IGCSE/O Level is strong preparation. Study of second-language English at IGCSE/O Level is good preparation, though it should be noted that tasks for assessment on 9093 involve textual and linguistic analysis from a first-language perspective. Information about the different English syllabuses offered by Cambridge International is available here.