Creative and professional
- Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design A*-G (0400) FAQs
- Is this syllabus available to private students?
- What grades are available for this syllabus?
- GENERAL - What training and professional development is available for my subject?
- What resources are available to support Cambridge syllabuses?
- What textbooks are available for my subject?
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- Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science A*-G (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?
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- Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology A*-G (0445) FAQs
- Cambridge IGCSE Drama (0411) A*-G FAQs
- 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?
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- 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?
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- Cambridge IGCSE Food and Nutrition A*-G (0648) FAQs
- What support materials are available?
- Could you provide detailed requirements for the kitchen setup, particularly regarding the European-style stove mentioned in the syllabus?
- Who can examine the practical component and what guidance is available for them?
- Is it mandatory to have exactly 7 days between the Planning Session and the Practical Test? Our Centre is considering a 16-day gap due to a holiday—would this be acceptable?
- Can candidates sit the Planning Session on different days?
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- Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology A*-G (0417) FAQs
- Cambridge IGCSE Music A*-G (0410) FAQs
- General FAQ - 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?
- General FAQ - Where can we find more resources for this 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?
- Component 1 - How much extra time is applied in Component 1, the listening exam?
- Component 1 - Do we use Cambridge Global Listening platform to download the audio file for the listening exam?
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English Language and Literature
- Cambridge IGCSE English - First Language (0500/0990) FAQs
- Can students take dictionaries into the Cambridge IGCSE English – First Language examinations?
- Can a student take IGCSE English First Language if they have already taken the IGCSE English as a Second Language in a previous series?
- Does Cambridge IGCSE English - First Language 0500 & (9-1) 0990 count towards UK league tables?
- How strict is the word count in each component?
- Is there an issue in candidates using American/Australian spelling versus British English spelling?
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- Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language A*-G (0510/0511) FAQs
- What is the difference between syllabus 0510 (speaking endorsement) and 0511 (count in speaking)?
- What is the difference between the Speaking Test (Paper 3) for Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (0510 and 0511) and the Speaking and Listening Test (Component 4) for Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500)?
- How do we select the speaking test card - where is the randomisation grid?
- 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?
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- Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language 9-1 (0991/0993) FAQs
- 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?
- How do we select the speaking test card - where is the randomisation grid?
- Do teachers have to complete all Speaking tests in the same day?
- Do I need to record all the candidates for English as a Second Language Speaking test?
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- Cambridge IGCSE English as an Additional Language (0472/0772) FAQs
- What is the difference between 0472 and (9-1) 0772?
- Should my students study English as an Additional Language or English as a Second Language?
- What is the equivalent CEFR level for this syllabus?
- Is English as an Additional Language acceptable at UK universities?
- Speaking test: If a student hesitates a lot, should the examiner stop at the time limit or continue until all questions have been asked?
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- Cambridge IGCSE World Literature (0408) FAQs
- How can I check the texts I choose for the coursework (Component 1) are suitable?
- Are the Empathic and Critical coursework pieces penalised for going over the word count?
- How far can candidates make use of AI in their coursework?
- Can students in the same class answer the same question on the same text?
- Should coursework be typed or handwritten?
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- Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (0475/0992) FAQs
- What is the difference between Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (0475) and Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (9-1) (0992)?
- Can a candidate do ALL passage-based questions or ALL essay-based questions in Component 1 and Component 2?
- Why don't the specimen papers contain questions on the set texts?
- Can dictionaries be used in the examination?
- What are the set texts for 2026/2027?
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Humanities and Social Science
- Cambridge IGCSE Geography A*-G (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?
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- Cambridge IGCSE History A*-G (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?
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- 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?
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- 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?
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Mathematics
- Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580 & 0980) FAQs
Languages
- Cambridge IGCSE Literature in Spanish (0474)
- What is the difference between Cambridge IGCSE Literature (Spanish) 0488 and Cambridge IGCSE Literature in Spanish 0474?
- Do centres need to use a specific edition for the set texts?
- Cambridge IGCSE French Foreign Language (0520 & 7156) FAQs
- Can Interactive boards be used to play the audio for Foreign Language listening exams?
- 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?
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- Cambridge IGCSE German Foreign Language (0525 & 7159) FAQs
- Can Interactive boards be used to play the audio for Foreign Language listening exams?
- 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?
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- Cambridge IGCSE Foreign Language Spanish (0530 & 7160) FAQs
- Can Interactive boards be used to play the audio for Foreign Language listening exams?
- 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?
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- Cambridge IGCSE Italian Foreign Language (0535 & 7164) FAQs
- Can Interactive boards be used to play the audio for Foreign Language listening exams?
- 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?
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- 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?
- Can we use headphones during the listening exam?
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- 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?
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- 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 Interactive boards be used to play the audio for Foreign Language listening exams?
- 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 we use headphones during the listening exams?
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- 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 IGCSE First Languages?
- Can students take dictionaries into the Cambridge IGCSE First Language French examinations?
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- 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 IGCSE First Languages?
- I have a very strong foreign language candidate. Can I enter them for a First Language examination?
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- 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?
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- 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?
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- 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?
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- 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?
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Science
- 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?
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- 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?
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- Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science (0653) FAQs
- What is the difference between the IGCSEs in Combined Science and Coordinated Science?
- What is the difference between Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science and England combined science qualifications (e.g. OCR Combined A or Combined B)?
- Have there been many changes to the new Combined Science 0653 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 Combined Science 0653? And should this time be split equally between the 3 sciences?
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- 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?
- 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?
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- 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?
- 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?
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- Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry A*-G (0620) FAQs
- What is the difference between IGCSE Chemistry Core and Extended?
- Can students take dictionaries into IGCSE Chemistry examination?
- 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?
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- 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?
- 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?
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- 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?
- 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?
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- 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?
- 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?
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- Cambridge IGCSE Science Practical exam (0610/0970/0620/0971/0625/0972/0654/0973/0653) FAQ
- What if we have more candidates entered for a practical exam than can be accommodated at one time?
- What are confidential instructions?
- How do I store the confidential instructions?
- What if I can’t find some chemicals or materials?
- Where do I find chemicals and materials?
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- 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?
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General IGCSE information
- General queries
- Grade Descriptions
- Where can I find Cambridge IGCSE results statistics?
- What is Cambridge IGCSE?
- Can students take dictionaries into Cambridge IGCSE examinations?
- What is the difference between IGCSE Core and Extended?
- Entries
- Grading and Marking
- Where can I find grade thresholds for Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses?
- Which grades are available at IGCSE?
- Resources
- FAQs for Resource Plus
- Where can I find a list of resources for Cambridge IGCSE?
- Where can I find the audio files for past listening papers?
- Teaching
- How is Cambridge IGCSE taught?
- How long do Cambridge IGCSEs take to complete?
- Is Cambridge IGCSE linear or modular?
- What are the recommended number of teaching hours for Cambridge IGCSE?
- What are the Teaching Groups mentioned on the Coursework Assessment Summary Form?
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