Creative and Professional
- Cambridge International AS & A Level Drama (9482) FAQs
- Cambridge International AS & A Level Art & Design (9479) FAQs
- Can we mount an exhibition of students’ work/enter the work for a competition/upload work to social media?
- Are there materials, topics, themes to avoid?
- Does Cambridge set the themes for coursework?
- COURSEWORK - Is Component 1: Coursework assessed by teachers?
- What grades are available for this syllabus?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design (9481) FAQs
- Is this syllabus available to private candidates?
- What is the structure of the new AS/A Level Digital Media and Design 9481?
- Where do we get the themes for coursework from?
- When and where can I get the question paper from?
- Can we send the question paper to students in an email?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level Computer Science (9618) FAQs
- What are the software requirements for AS & A Level Computer Science?
- Are candidates expected to able to write code for and use random files on Paper 4 (programming practical)?
- When will we receive pre-release materials for the forthcoming Computer Science 9618 examination?
- Is there any information on how to prepare for the Computer Science programming practical paper?
- What preparation or testing of hardware and software should we do before the practical tests?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626) FAQs
- What are the software requirements?
- Can my students progress to study both AS & A Level IT 9626 and AS & A Level Computer Science 9618 in the same series?
- What support materials are available?
- Where can I find information on conducting the 9626 practical tests?
- What if we have more candidates entered for the practical tests than can be accommodated at one time?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level Media Studies (9607) FAQs
- How do I submit coursework? (Components 01 and 03)?
- Can candidates use copyright/non-copyright music in their productions? (Components 01 and 03)
- Can candidates use found material, especially institutional idents, within their coursework? (Components 01 and 03)
- Is there a specified length for the music video?
- How long should the film submission be? How will candidates be penalised if they go over?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level Travel and Tourism (9395) FAQs
- Is Travel and Tourism 9395 available to private candidates?
- Is International A Level equivalent to UK A Level and how do universities regard International A level?
- How many hours contact time do you recommend for AS/A Level?
- Can you suggest any websites that could be used as teaching aids?
- Can learners take dictionaries into the examination?
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English Language and Literature
- Cambridge English General Paper (AS Level only) (8021) FAQs
- What is the AS English General Paper?
- What skills does the English General Paper AS Level develop?
- How many hours of contact time do you recommend?
- What previous knowledge is required?
- Do candidates have to have English as a first language to be able to study the English General Paper AS Level?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language (9093) FAQs
- Some questions on 9093 Question Papers specify word limits, while others do not. Do these other questions have limits?
- For questions where there is a word limit, what happens if candidates write more or less than is specified?
- Are all words, short or long, counted towards the word limit?
- In the directed writing tasks on Papers 1 and 2, does a response have to be formatted according to the conventions of the text type stipulated in the question (e.g. columns for a newspaper article).
- Can a candidate answer questions out of order (e.g. Question 2 before Question 1)?
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- Cambridge International AS Level English - Language and Literature (8695) FAQs
- Is 8695 Language and Literature suitable for second-language English learners?
- Which textbooks can I use for 8695 syllabus?
- What are the set texts for the 8695 syllabus ?
- Which editions of set texts are used in the exam?
- Is there a coursework option for 8695 syllabus?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level English - Literature (9695) FAQs
- Is 9695 Literature in English suitable for second-language English learners?
- Which textbooks can I use for 9695 syllabus?
- What are the set texts for the 9695 syllabus?
- Which editions of set texts are used in the exam?
- What can we do if we cannot find enough copies of our chosen set texts?
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Humanities and Social Science
- Cambridge International AS & A Level Global Perspectives & Research (9239) FAQs
- Is it possible for a centre to offer AS & A Level Global Perspectives and Research (9239) for a single student?
- Is this syllabus available to private candidates?
- For Component Two, can a student use the same topic as their Component 3 – Team Project but explore it from different perspectives?
- A candidate is resitting for Component 2 - Essay, can they use the same topic with a different essay, or does he have to come up with an entirely new topic?
- Can two candidates work on a same topic for Component 2 – Essay?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology (9699) FAQs
- Can students take the AS examination at the end of their first year and then retake it at the end of the second year, along with the A Level components?
- What are the recommended number of teaching hours for Cambridge International A Level?
- Can students take dictionaries into the examination?
- Is International A Level equivalent to UK A Level and how do universities regard International A Level?
- Is there a list of required sociologists and studies that students are required to know?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level Thinking Skills (9694) FAQs
- What do we mean by ‘Thinking Skills’?
- What is the AS and A Level in Thinking Skills?
- How many hours contact time do you recommend?
- Do candidates need to have English as a first language to be able to study Thinking Skills?
- Can calculators be used in the Thinking Skills examinations?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level Law (9084) FAQs
- What support materials are available?
- Can students take dictionaries into the examination?
- Is International A level equivalent to UK A level and how do universities regard International A level?
- How many hours contact time do you recommend for A level?
- Which textbooks do you suggest?
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Languages
- Cambridge International AS Level Portuguese - Language (8684) and AS/ A Level Portuguese.
- Are both syllabuses (8684 and 9718) available for private candidates?
- Is this syllabus suitable for first language users of Portuguese?
- Is Cambridge International AS Level Portuguese Language 8684 and A Level Portuguese 9718 a double award
- Can students carry forward their AS Portuguese Language (8684) or A Level Portuguese (9718) results?
- What are the set texts for A Level Portuguese (9718)?
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- Cambridge International AS Level German Language (8027)
- Is this syllabus available for private candidates?
- What are the set texts for this syllabus?
- When do we hold the Speaking test?
- Do we need an extra room for candidates to prepare for the Speaking tests?
- Are candidates permitted to make notes during the conversation card preparation time f the speaking exam?
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- Cambridge International AS Level French Language (8028)
- Is this syllabus available for private candidates?
- How will we receive audio files for the listening exams?
- How many candidates can I have in a room for the listening examinations?
- Can we use headphones during the lisening exams?
- What are the set texts for this syllabus?
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- Cambridge International AS Level Spanish Language (8022)
- Is this syllabus available for private candidates?
- What are the set texts for this syllabus?
- When do we hold the Speaking test?
- Who should conduct and mark the Speaking test, and do they need to be accredited by Cambridge?
- Do we need an extra room for candidates to prepare for the Speaking tests?
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- Cambridge International AS Level Chinese Language (8238)
- What are the set texts for this syllabus?
- Are candidates permitted to make notes during the conversation card preparation time f the speaking exam?
- Who should conduct and mark the Speaking test, and do they need to be accredited by Cambridge?
- How many candidates can I have in a room for the listening examinations?
- Can we use handphones?
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- Cambridge International A Level Chinese - Language & Literature (9868)
- Is there a penalty for exceeding the word limit?
- Can private candidates be entered for Cambridge International A Level Chinese Language & Literature (9868) ?
- Is Cambridge International AS Level Chinese Language 8238 and Cambridge International A Level Chinese Language & Literature 9868 a double award?
- Can students carry forward their AS Level Chinese Language 8238 results?
- Is this syllabus suitable for native speakers?
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- Cambridge International A Level German Language & Literature (9897)
- Can private candidates be entered for this syllabus?
- Is Cambridge International AS Level German Language 8027 and Cambridge International A Level German Language & Literature 9897 a double award?
- Can students carry forward their AS Level German Language 8027 results?
- Can I suggest a set text for a future syllabus?
- Is it a requirement to use particular editions of the set texts?
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- Cambridge International A Level Spanish - Language & Literature (9844)
- Can private candidates be entered for this syllabus?
- Is Cambridge International AS Level Spanish Language 8022 and Cambridge International A Level Spanish Language & Literature 9844 a double award?
- Can students carry forward their AS Level Spanish Language 8022 results?
- Is this syllabus suitable for native speakers?
- Is it a requirement to use particular editions of the set texts?
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- Cambridge International A Level French - Language and Literature (9898)
- Can private candidates be entered for this syllabus?
- Is Cambridge International AS Level French Language 8028 and Cambridge International A Level French Language & Literature 9898 a double award?
- Can students carry forward their AS Level French Language 8028 results?
- Is this syllabus suitable for native speakers?
- Is it a requirement to use particular editions of the set texts?
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Mathematics
- Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709) FAQs
- When can the examination be taken?
- What calculators can be used in the AS/A Level examinations?
- Can a student that studied only the Core curriculum for IGCSE Mathematics 0580 still opt to study Mathematics at AS & A Level?
- Is it possible to enter candidates for a single paper or for three papers in an examination session?
- Can an AS award via units P1 + P2 be carried forward to an A Level award?
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Sciences
- Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology (9700) FAQs
- What is the difference between the two Advanced Practical Skills paper options?
- Where can I find resources to help deliver the practical skills necessary to teach AS & A Level Biology? And how much time should I spend teaching practical skills?
- I am a private candidate is there any alternative option to the practical?
- Do you supply chemicals and materials for practical exams?
- Where can my school buy prepared microscope slides?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) FAQs
- What is the difference between the two Advanced Practical Skills paper options?
- Do Cambridge supply chemicals for Chemistry practical examinations?
- Hazard codes on confidential instructions for science syllabuses.
- Why are there differences between chemicals/materials in the confidential instructions and the question paper?
- Where can I find resources to help deliver the practical skills necessary to teach AS & A Level Chemistry? And how much time should I spend teaching practical skills?
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- Cambridge International AS Level Sport & Physical Education (8386) FAQs
- Has A-Level Physical Education has been discontinued and replaced by AS-only Sport and Physical Education?
- Will the level of competition the candidate is being assessed in impact their mark?
- If a candidate no longer competes in a physical activity, do they need to log competitive participation?
- How long does the filmed evidence need to be?
- Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702) FAQs
- What is the difference between the two Advanced Practical Skills paper options?
- Do Cambridge supply materials/equipment for Physics practical examinations?
- Where can I find resources to help deliver the practical skills necessary to teach AS & A Level Physics? And how much time should I spend teaching practical skills?
- What other resources are available?
- I am a private candidate. Is there any alternative option to the practical?
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- Cambridge International AS & A Level Science Practical Exams
- Do you supply chemicals and materials for practical exams?
- During the exam, what is the role of the invigilator?
- During the exam, what is the role of the supervisor?
- How do I store the confidential instructions?
- How many sets of supervisor’s results are required? Will one set of results be enough?
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