Cambridge IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE History 9-1 (0977) FAQs
- Where is this syllabus available?
- Can learners mix 19th and 20th century Core Content?
- Do we need to cover all of the Core Content?
- Is there any advantage in doing more than one Depth Study?
- Can I leave out some of the content of a Depth Study?
- Will the wording of the issue on Paper 2 always be exactly the same as the prescribed topic in the syllabus?
Cambridge IGCSE Geography 9-1 (0976) FAQs
- Where is this syllabus available?
- Do I need to teach the whole syllabus?
- Can candidates use bullet points in their responses?
- How important is it for candidates not to exceed the coursework word limit?
- Is there an advantage in opting for Component 3 Coursework rather than Component 4 Alternative to Coursework?
- How can I be sure my learners' coursework will be acceptable to the external moderator?
Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Science 9-1 (0973) FAQs
- What is the difference between the IGCSEs in Combined Science and Coordinated Science?
- Have there been many changes to the new Co-ordinated Sciences (9-1) 0973 syllabus for 2025 to 2027?
- I also teach single award sciences at my school, what are the main differences in content?
- What are the recommended number of teaching hours for IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (9-1)? And should this time be split equally between the 3 sciences?
- What is the difference between IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (9-1) Core and Extended?
- Can students take dictionaries into IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences examination?
Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Science (0654) FAQs
- What is the difference between the IGCSEs in Combined Science and Coordinated Science?
- Have there been many changes to the new Co-ordinated Sciences 0645 syllabus for 2025 to 2027?
- I also teach single award sciences at my school, what are the main differences in content?
- What are the recommended number of teaching hours for IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences 0654? And should this time be split equally between the 3 sciences?
- What is the difference between IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences Core and Extended?
- Can students take dictionaries into IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences examination?
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 9-1 (0984) FAQs
- What are the software requirements for IGCSE Computer Science?
- We are an Apple school where all the devices being used are MacBook and iMacs. I was wondering if these computers were compatible to teaching this Computer Science syllabus.
- When will the pre-release material for IGCSE (9-1) Computer Science be available and how do I access it?
- What high-level procedural language should candidates use?
- Will my students be given credit regardless of the pseudocode style used, provided it is consistent?
- Should my students answer questions on exam papers in pseudocode or program code?
Cambridge IGCSE Arabic Foreign Language 0544 FAQs
- Is Arabic Foreign Language 0544 available to sit in the November series?
- Can native Arabic speakers be entered for this exam?
- Is IGCSE Arabic Foreign Language 0544 available to private candidates?
- How many candidates can I have in a room for the Listening examination?
- How will I receive audio files for the Listening exam for IGCSE Arabic 0544?
- Can I listen to the whole Listening examination to check it before I play it to my candidates in the examination?
Cambridge IGCSE World Literature (0408) FAQs
- Where can I find additional resources for World Literature?
- Is World Literature a syllabus that is available to private candidates?
- Are graphic novels permissible for the coursework component?
- Are candidates penalised for going over the word count in the Coursework component?
- Are dictionaries allowed in the World Literature examinations?
- For Paper 2, Unseen poetry: should students write two essays to address each question separately, or should they write one essay which tries to answer both questions?
Cambridge IGCSE Biology A*-G (0610) FAQs
- What is the difference between IGCSE Biology Core and Extended?
- Can students take dictionaries into IGCSE Biology examination?
- I cannot get the exact equipment or specimens specified in the Confidential Instructions, but I can obtain something similar. Am I allowed to adapt the experiment at all?
- Is there an option available which doesn't involve any assessment of practical skills?
- My candidates are doing the Alternative to Practical paper, so what practical work do they need to do?
- Where can I find resources to help deliver the practical skills necessary to teach IGCSE Biology?
Cambridge IGCSE Biology 9-1 (0970) FAQs
- What is the difference between IGCSE Biology (9-1) Core and Extended?
- Can students take dictionaries into IGCSE Biology (9-1) examination?
- I cannot get the exact equipment or specimens specified in the Confidential Instructions, but I can obtain something similar. Am I allowed to adapt the experiment at all?
- Is there an option available which doesn't involve any assessment of practical skills?
- My candidates are doing the Alternative to Practical paper, so what practical work do they need to do?
- Where can I find resources to help deliver the practical skills necessary to teach IGCSE Biology?
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry A*-G (0620) FAQs
- Can candidates use the term 'rate of reaction' instead of 'speed of reaction' in chemistry examinations?
- Can I take a practical paper if I am a private candidate?
- Can I use Test Maker to create my own question papers?
- Can my students sit Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry 0620 with Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science 0653?
- Can students take dictionaries into IGCSE Chemistry examination?
- Do candidates get a Periodic Table in every paper? Can we provide candidates with additional periodic tables to save time in an exam? C
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry 9-1 (0971) FAQs
- What is the difference between IGCSE Chemistry (9-1) Core and Extended?
- Can students take dictionaries into IGCSE Chemistry (9-1) examination?
- I cannot get the exact equipment or chemicals specified in the Confidential Instructions, but I can obtain something similar. Am I allowed to adapt the experiment at all?
- Is there an option available which doesn't involve any assessment of practical skills?
- My candidates are doing the Alternative to Practical paper, so what practical work do they need to do?
- Where can I find resources to help deliver the practical skills necessary to teach IGCSE Chemistry?
Cambridge IGCSE Physics A*-G (0625) FAQs
- What is the difference between IGCSE Physics Core and Extended?
- Can students take dictionaries into IGCSE Physics examination?
- I cannot get the exact equipment or materials specified in the Confidential Instructions, but I can obtain something similar. Am I allowed to adapt the experiment at all?
- Is there an option available which doesn't involve any assessment of practical skills?
- My candidates are doing the Alternative to Practical paper, so what practical work do they need to do?
- Where can I find resources to help deliver the practical skills necessary to teach IGCSE Physics?
Cambridge IGCSE Physics 9-1 (0972) FAQs
- What is the difference between IGCSE Physics (9-1) Core and Extended?
- Can students take dictionaries into IGCSE Physics (9-1) examination?
- I cannot get the exact equipment or materials specified in the Confidential Instructions, but I can obtain something similar. Am I allowed to adapt the experiment at all?
- Is there an option available which doesn't involve any assessment of practical skills?
- My candidates are doing the Alternative to Practical paper, so what practical work do they need to do?
- Where can I find resources to help deliver the practical skills necessary to teach IGCSE Physics?
Cambridge IGCSE Science Practical exam (0610/0970/0620/0971/0625/0972/0654/0973/0653) FAQ
- How many sets of supervisor’s results are required? Will one set of results be enough?
- What are the supervisor’s results? And what if the supervisor does not have time to carry out the experiments during the exam?
- What is the supervisor’s report?
- During the exam, what is the role of the supervisor?
- During the exam, what is the role of the invigilator?
- Why are there differences between chemicals in the confidential instructions and the question paper?
Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - First Language (0509) FAQs
- Is this syllabus available for sitting in the November series?
- Is this syllabus available for private candidates?
- Where can we order textbooks in Chinese?
- Should students write their answers in simplified or traditional characters?
- Is this syllabus Mandarin or Cantonese?
- Can students take dictionaries into the Cambridge IGCSE First Language Chinese examinations?
Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - Second Language (0523) FAQs
- Is the Chinese as a Second language (0523) syllabus are based on Simplified Chinese Script or traditional Chinese script?
- In Paper 2, If a candidate chooses to write their answers in Pinyin, are they required to use tones?
- What is the difference between IGCSE Chinese as a second language 0523 and IGCSE Mandarin Chinese foreign language 0547?
- Is Chinese as a Second Language 0523 available to sit in the November series?
- Can a Chinese national take the IGCSE Chinese Second Language (0523) exam or are they required to take the Chinese First Language (0509) exam?
- When will we receive the Speaking test (Component 03) materials for syllabus 0523?
Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese Foreign Language (0547) FAQs
- Can I listen to the whole Listening examination to check it before I play it to my candidates in the examination?
- Can native Mandarin speakers take the IGCSE Mandarin Chinese Foreign Language (0547) syllabus?
- Can students use a generic answer sheet with Chinese character writing grids if they run out of space on the 0547 Mandarin as a Foreign Language Writing paper?
- Can this syllabus available in the November series?
- Can we use multiple examiners for this syllabus?
- How does the candidate use the 10-minute preparation time for the Speaking test?
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) FAQs
- What are the software requirements for IGCSE Computer Science?
- We are an Apple school where all the devices being used are MacBook and iMacs. I was wondering if these computers were compatible to teaching this Computer Science syllabus.
- When will the pre-release material for IGCSE Computer Science be available and how do I access it?
- What high-level procedural language should candidates use?
- Will my students be given credit regardless of the pseudocode style used, provided it is consistent?
- Should my students answer questions on exam papers in pseudocode or program code?
Cambridge IGCSE Drama (0411) A*-G FAQs
- Do the groups for the devised piece need to be the same as those for the scripted performance?
- Can private candidates enter for this syllabus?
- We would like to introduce this syllabus, what needs to be in place in the school?
- When and how will I receive the pre-release material?
- What guidance is available for teachers in assessing IGCSE Drama coursework?
- For Component 2 – Individual and Group Performance, could you advise us on which play we should use?
Cambridge IGCSE Drama (0994) (9-1) FAQs
- Can private candidates enter for this syllabus?
- Where is this syllabus available?
- We would like to introduce this syllabus, what needs to be in place in the school?
- When and how will I receive the pre-release material?
- What guidance is available for teachers in assessing IGCSE Drama coursework?
- For Component 2 – Individual and Group Performance, could you advise us on which play we should use?
Cambridge IGCSE English - First Language (0500 & 0990) FAQs
- How does Cambridge mark Component 1 (Reading) question 2d?
- How should candidates write their responses to Component 1 (Reading) question 2d?
- Can candidates use a scribe for Component 1 (Reading) and/or Component 2 (Directed Writing and Composition)?
- What should students cover in Component 3 (Coursework Portfolio)?
- Can candidates use a literary text for Component 3 (Coursework Portfolio) assignment 1?
- Can we carry forward marks for internally assessed components from a previous series?
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language A*-G (0510/0511) FAQs
- Can centres hold the Listening test for 0510 and 0511 candidates in the same room?
- Can multiple teachers-examiners conduct the Speaking test?
- Changes to marks and weighting from 2024 onward
- Do I need to record all the candidates for English as a Second Language Speaking test?
- Do teachers have to complete all Speaking tests in the same day?
- In what format should I submit the recorded sample for English as a Second Language Speaking test?
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language 9-1 (0991/0993) FAQs
- Paper 1, Writing: What is the difference between and article and an essay?
- What is the difference between syllabus 0991 (Count-in speaking) and 0993 (Speaking endorsement)?
- What is the difference between the Speaking test (Paper 3) for Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language 0991 and 0993 and the Speaking and Listening test (Component 4) for Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) First Language English 0990?
- Do I need to record all the candidates for English as a Second Language Speaking test?
- Do teachers have to complete all Speaking tests in the same day?
- Can multiple teachers-examiners conduct the Speaking test?
Cambridge IGCSE English as an Additional Language (0472, 0772) FAQs
- What is the difference between 0472 and (9-1) 0772?
- What is the equivalent CEFR level for this syllabus?
- What kinds of writing tasks might candidates be asked to attempt in Paper 4: Writing?
- How far are candidates penalised for exceeding the word limit?
- Can candidates use dictionaries or translation dictionaries in the exam?
- Is the listening exam for 0472/0772 the same as for English as a Second Language? Can students take the exam in the same room?
Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (0475 & 0992) FAQs
- Can a candidate do ALL passage-based questions or ALL essay-based questions in Component 1 and Component 2?
- Can any editions of set texts be taken into the open-book examination for Component 3?
- Can dictionaries be used in the examination?
- Can students write a comparative essay for their coursework assignment?
- Do candidates have to study all set texts listed in the syllabus?
- Is it possible for a student to write both assignments on poetry?
Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise A*-G (0454) FAQs
- When will I receive the case study?
- Can the Paper 2 coursework be done as a group but written up as an individual?
- Is it mandatory for students to conduct their enterprise project within the school under the supervision of a teacher for the coursework unit, or can they run the project outside of school?
- Does the candidate’s enterprise have to be successful in order for them to do well in their Paper 2 coursework?
- Should candidates include an electronic copy of any presentations they made?
- Is there a specific format required for submitting coursework reports?
Cambridge IGCSE Food and Nutrition (0648) FAQs
- Can you share the detailed information of kitchen setup we need to have to offer IGCSE Food and Nutrition since the European-style stove is mentioned in the syllabus?
- Who can examine the practical component and what guidance is available for them?
- Is it important that there is exactly 7 days between the Planning Session and the Practical Test? Due to our school vacations this could be longer at our centre.
- Can candidates sit the Planning Session on different days?
- There are 8 tests on each Paper 2. How do I allocate which of these practical tests each student will complete?
- We only have two candidates sitting IGCSE Food and Nutrition. How do I allocate the 8 tests published on paper 2?
Cambridge IGCSE French Foreign Language (0520 & 7156) FAQs
- Is French Foreign Language 0520 & (9-1) 7156 available to sit in the November series?
- Can native French speakers be entered for this exam?
- What is the difference between IGCSE French Foreign Language 0520 and 7156?
- Is IGCSE French Foreign Language 0520 & 7156 available to private candidates?
- How many candidates can I have in a room for the Listening examination?
- How will I receive audio files for the Listening exam for IGCSE French Foreign Language 0520/7156?
Cambridge IGCSE First Language French (0501) FAQs
- Is this syllabus available for sitting in the November series?
- Is this syllabus available for private candidates?
- Is the syllabus available in my administrative zone?
- Are there any set texts for this syllabus?
- Can students take dictionaries into the Cambridge IGCSE First Language French examinations?
- Can very able foreign language candidates take a First Language examination?
Cambridge IGCSE Geography (0460) FAQs
- Do I need to teach the whole syllabus?
- Can candidates use bullet points in their responses?
- How important is it for candidates not to exceed the coursework word limit?
- Is there an advantage in opting for Component 3 Coursework rather than Component 4 Alternative to Coursework?
- How can I be sure my learners' coursework will be acceptable to the external moderator?
- Can I adapt the mark scheme for coursework?
Cambridge IGCSE First Language German (0505) FAQs
- Is available to sit in the November series?
- Is IGCSE German First Language (0505) available for private candidates?
- Is IGCSE German First Language (0505) available in my administrative zone?
- What set texts are there for IGCSE German First Language?
- How important is it for candidates to get the word count exactly right?
- I have a very strong foreign language candidate. Can I enter them for a First Language examination?
Cambridge IGCSE German Foreign Language (0525 & 7159) FAQs
- Is Cambridge IGCSE German – Foreign Language 0525/ (9-1) 7159 available in the June and November Series?
- Can native German speakers be entered for the IGCSE German Foreign Language (0525/7159) syllabus?
- What is the difference between IGCSE German Foreign Language (0525) and German (9-1) 7159?
- Is IGCSE German Foreign Language 0525/7159 available to private candidates?
- How many candidates can I have in a room for the Listening examination?
- How will I receive audio files for the Listening exam for IGCSE German Foreign Language (0525/7159)?
Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives (0457) FAQs
- What are different perspectives?
- Are there specific topics for each component?
- Do we have to teach all the topics?
- For Component 02 (Individual Report), do references count in the word limit?
- Where can I find the marking criteria (mark scheme) for Component 02 Individual Report?
- Do we still need to use a coversheet for 0457/02?
Cambridge IGCSE History (0470) FAQs
- Can learners mix 19th and 20th century Core Content?
- Do we need to cover all of the Core Content?
- Is there any advantage in doing more than one Depth Study?
- Can I leave out some of the content of a Depth Study?
- What is the difference between a description and an explanation?
- Will the wording of the issue on Paper 2 always be exactly the same as the prescribed topic in the syllabus?
Cambridge IGCSE Italian Foreign Language (0535 & 7164) FAQs
- Is IGCSE Italian Foreign Language (0535/7164) available to sit in the November series?
- Can native Italian speakers be entered for this exam?
- What is the difference between IGCSE Italian Foreign Language 0535 and 7164?
- Is IGCSE Italian Foreign Language 0535/7164 available to private candidates?
- How many candidates can I have in a room for the Listening examination?
- How will I receive audio files for the Listening exam for IGCSE Italian (0535/7164)?
Cambridge IGCSE Malay - First Language (0696) FAQs
- Is this syllabus available for sitting in the November series?
- Is this syllabus available for private candidates?
- Is the syllabus available in my administrative zone?
- I have a very strong foreign language candidate. Can I enter them for a First Language examination?
- What previous study is recommended?
- What topics should candidates study?
Cambridge Malay - Foreign Language (0546) FAQs
- Is IGCSE Malay Foreign Language (0546) available to sit in the November series?
- Can native Malay speakers be entered for this exam?
- Is IGCSE Malay Foreign Language (0546) available for private candidates?
- How many candidates can I have in a room for the Listening examination?
- How will I receive audio files for the Listening exam for IGCSE Malay Foreign Language 0546?
- Can I listen to the whole Listening examination to check it before I play it to my candidates in the examination?
Cambridge IGCSE Music A*-G (0410) FAQs
- (GENERAL) - Our school is currently transitioning to Cambridge IGCSEs and as part of the preparation, we would like to know what are the minimum requirements for the musical equipment and room setup needed to be able to deliver the syllabus?
- (COMPONENT 1 - LISTENING) - Are there any specimen resources for the new set works or the world focus set topics as I am preparing a mock examination?
- How much extra time is applied in Component 1, the listening exam?
- Do we use Cambridge Global Listening platform to download the audio file for the listening exam?
- (COMPONENT 2: PERFORMING) What is the difference between a solo and an ensemble performance?
- Can solo singers perform with a band?
Cambridge IGCSE Music 9-1 (0978) FAQs
- (GENERAL) - Our school is currently transitioning to Cambridge IGCSEs and as part of the preparation, we would like to know what are the minimum requirements for the musical equipment and room setup needed to be able to deliver the IGCSE Music 0410 syllab
- (COMPONENT 1 - LISTENING) - Are there any specimen resources for the new set works or the world focus set topics as I am preparing a mock examination?
- How much extra time is applied in Component 1, the listening exam?
- Do we use Cambridge Global Listening platform to download the audio file for the listening exam?
- (COMPONENT 2: PERFORMING) What is the difference between a solo and an ensemble performance?
- Can solo singers perform with a band?
Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education (0413 & 0995) FAQs
- Advice on bib numbers
- Can a candidate be assessed in all the four physical activities from one category, such as Games?
- Can I use times and photos from a competitive swim a candidate has performed outside school?
- Can we assess an activity that is not listed in the syllabus?
- Can you advise on what equipment should be used in activities?
- If a candidate has not been selected for a sample but they appear on the video, do they need to be marked as missing / leave blank for that sample?
Cambridge IGCSE Sociology (0495) FAQs
- Is there a preferred order for teaching the new IGCSE Sociology syllabus?
- Can students use a dictionary for these exams?
- Where can I get more information about the differences between the pre-2025 syllabus towards the new syllabus?
- How can I find out about any changes to the syllabus?
- Where can we find more resources for this syllabus?
- What training resources are available for teachers who teach this syllabus?
Cambridge IGCSE First Language Spanish (0502) FAQs
- Is this syllabus available for sitting in the November series?
- Is this syllabus available for private candidates?
- Can students take dictionaries into the Cambridge IGCSE First Language Spanish examinations?
- What set texts are there for this syllabus?
- I have a very strong foreign language candidate. Can I enter them for a First Language examination?
- What are the rules that centres must follow when deciding whether to enter a candidate for syllabus 0530 IGCSE Foreign Language Spanish or syllabus 0502 IGCSE First Language Spanish?
Cambridge IGCSE Foreign Language Spanish (0530 & 7160) FAQs
- Is Spanish Foreign Language 0530 & (9-1) 7160 available to sit in the November series?
- Can native Spanish speakers be entered for this exam?
- What is the difference between IGCSE Spanish Foreign Language 0530 and 7160?
- Is IGCSE Spanish Foreign Language 0530 & 7160 available to private candidates?
- How many candidates can I have in a room for the Listening examination?
- How will I receive audio files for the Listening exam for IGCSE Spanish 0530/7160?