- 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?
- How far are candidates allowed to make use of AI in their coursework?
- How many hours are students allowed to complete their coursework?
- 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?
- Should teachers note the errors when marking Component 3 (Coursework Portfolio)?
- How does Cambridge mark Component 3 (Coursework Portfolio)?
- How should teachers mark an incomplete coursework folder for component 3 (Coursework Portfolio)?
- What do I need to submit to Cambridge for moderation for component 3 (Coursework Portfolio)?
- What do I need to submit to Cambridge for moderation for Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test)?
- What will happen if a candidate does not attend/attempt Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test) and/or Component 3 (Coursework Portfolio)?
- Will candidates be penalised for speaking over the recommended amount of time for Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test)?
- Component 4, Speaking and Listening: Are candidates penalised if they don’t speak for long enough?
- Can candidates use the same topic for Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test) as they used for Component 3 (Coursework Portfolio)?
- Are students allowed to supply teachers with pre-prepared questions that the teacher can then ask for Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test)?
- Can candidates bring notes into Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test)?
- Can we conduct a mock/trial of Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test)?
- Can schools repeat the Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test)?
- Is Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test) compulsory?
- Do centres need to record all candidates entered for Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test)?
- What happens if I have not recorded Component 4 (Speaking and Listening Test)?
- Can we carry forward marks for internally assessed components from a previous series?
- How are marks awarded for SPaG?