Cambridge IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language 0523 - Syllabus for 2026 and 2027 - Version 1

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Cambridge IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language 0523 syllabus for exams in 2026 and 2027 (Version 1) outlines the qualification’s purpose, key benefits, and alignment between curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment. It explains Cambridge International’s educational approach, quality management aligned with ISO 9001:2015, and the structure of assessment including Reading and Writing, Listening, and Speaking components. It also details entry preparation, accessibility and equality, post-exam use of grades, and confirmed syllabus change notes for the period.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages29

Reading Time1 h 13 min

AccessFree to download

Why choose this syllabus?

Key benefits

Syllabus overview

Aims

Content overview

Assessment overview

Assessment objectives

Subject content

Details of the assessment

Paper 1 – Reading and Writing

Paper 2 – Listening

Component 3 Speaking

What else you need to know

Before you start

Making entries

Accessibility and equality

After the exam

How students and teachers can use the grades

Changes to this syllabus for 2026 and 2027

Syllabus ™ Cambridge IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language 0523 Use this syllabus for exams in 2026 and 2027. Exams are available in the June series. Version 1 For the purposes of screen readers, any mention in this document of Cambridge IGCSE refers to Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education. Why choose Cambridge International? Cambridge International prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of the University of Cambridge. Our Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want students to learn – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them. It helps students discover new abilities and a wider world, and gives them the skills they need for life, so they can achieve at school, university and work. Our programmes and qualifications set the global standard for international education. They are created by subject experts, are rooted in academic rigour and reflect the latest educational research. They provide a strong platform for learners to progress from one stage to the next, and are well supported by teaching and learning resources. Learn more about our research [at www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/our-research/](at www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/our-research/) [We believe education works best when curriculum](We believe education works best when curriculum), teaching, learning and assessment are closely aligned. Our programmes develop deep knowledge, conceptual understanding and higher-order thinking skills, to prepare students for their future. Together with schools, we develop Cambridge learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged – equipped for success in the modern world. Every year, nearly a million Cambridge students from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with the Cambridge Pathway. School feedback: ‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’ Feedback from: Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA Quality management Cambridge International is committed to providing exceptional quality. In line with this commitment, our quality management system for the provision of international education programmes and qualifications for students aged 5 to 19 is independently certified as meeting the internationally recognised standard, [ISO 9001:2015. Learn more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/about-us/our-standards/](ISO 9001:2015. Learn more at www.cambridgeinternational.org/about-us/our-standards/) © Cambridge University Press & Assessment September 2023 Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a department of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge University Press & Assessment retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a centre. Contents Why choose Cambridge International? ........................................................................ 2 1 Why choose this syllabus? ........................................................................................ 4 2 Syllabus overview ....................................................................................................... 7 Aims 7 Content overview 8 Assessment overview 9 Assessment objectives 10 3 Subject content .........................................................................................................12 4 Details of the assessment ........................................................................................14 Paper 1 –

FAQs

What exams does this syllabus cover and which version is it?

It is for exams in 2026 and 2027, and the document states it is Version 1.

Which assessment papers and components are included for this course?

The syllabus includes Paper 1 (Reading and Writing), Paper 2 (Listening), and Component 3 (Speaking).

Are there significant changes to the syllabus for 2026 and 2027?

The document says there are no significant changes affecting teaching, and endorsed textbooks from 2020 remain suitable.

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