Cambridge IGCSE Latin 0480 - Version 2 - Syllabus for exams 2026, 2027 and 2028

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Cambridge IGCSE Latin 0480 syllabus (Version 2) sets out assessment and learning aims for exams in the June series for 2026, 2027 and 2028. It explains how Cambridge International supports international education and describes programme quality, alignment between curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment, and pathways for learners aged 5 to 19. The syllabus provides an overview of papers on Language and Literature, assessment objectives, subject content, vocabulary lists, entry information, accessibility guidance, and details on changes for the stated exam years.

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Reading Time1 h 36 min

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Why choose this syllabus?

Key benefits

Syllabus overview

Aims

Content overview

Assessment overview

Assessment objectives

Subject content

Paper 1 – Language

Paper 2 – Literature

Details of the assessment

Paper 1 – Language

Paper 2 – Literature

Vocabulary list

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, 2027 and 2028

Syllabus ™ Cambridge IGCSE Latin 0480 Use this syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Exams are available in the June series. This syllabus is not available in all administrative zones. Please check the syllabus [page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/0480 to see](page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/0480 to see) if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone. Version 2 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 8 Assessment objectives 9 3 Subject content .......

FAQs

Which exam series and years does this syllabus cover?

This syllabus is for exams available in the June series for 2026, 2027 and 2028.

What do Paper 1 and Paper 2 cover?

Paper 1 focuses on Language, and Paper 2 focuses on Literature, with each paper detailed under the assessment and subject content sections.

What are the key aims for learners studying Cambridge IGCSE Latin 0480?

The syllabus aims to develop learners’ ability to understand Latin vocabulary, morphology and syntax, and to read, understand and appreciate selected Latin literature.

How can teachers and students use the grades and handle accessibility needs?

The syllabus includes guidance on how students and teachers can use the grades, and it provides accessibility and equality information in the section covering what else you need to know.

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