Cambridge International AS & A Level Tamil 8689/9689 Syllabus for 2026 - Version 1 - Updated September 2023

Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge International AS & A Level Tamil 8689/9689 syllabus for examinations in 2026, available in June and November series in Mauritius for eligible centres. The syllabus may not be offered in all administrative zones, and availability should be checked on the Cambridge International website. Version 1 is the latest syllabus, published September 2023, with updates to Component 3 essay topics and Component 4 texts, and clear guidance on major changes and classroom planning.

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Introduction

Assessment at a glance

Syllabus aims and assessment objectives

Syllabus aims

Assessment objectives

Syllabus content

Description of components

Component 2: Reading and Writing

Component 3: Essay

Component 4: Texts

Component 5: Prose

Set texts for Component 4

Topic areas – further guidance

Mark schemes

Component 2: Reading and Writing

Component 3: Essay

Component 4: Texts

Other information

Language

Accessibility and equality

Making entries

Exam administration

Retakes

Grading and reporting

How students, teachers and higher education can use the grades

Syllabus Cambridge International AS & A Level Tamil Language 8689 Tamil 9689 Use this syllabus for exams in 2026. Exams are available in the June series. Exams are also available in the November series in Mauritius only. This syllabus is not available in all administrative zones. Please check the syllabus [page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/8689/9689 to see](page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/8689/9689 to see) if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone. 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. | Changes to the syllabus for 2026 | | --- | | The syllabus has been updated. The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2023.
Changes to version 1 of the syllabus, published September 2023
Section 4.2: The topics for Component 3: Essay have been updated.
Section 4.5: The texts for Component 4: Texts have been updated.
Significant changes to the syllabus are indicated by black vertical lines either side of the text.
You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme. | [TO FIND OUT WHETHER THERE ARE ENDORSED TEXTBOOKS CHECK THE SYLLABUS PAGE ON OUR PUBLIC WEBSITE. CLICK ON THE SUPPORT MATERIAL TAB.] © 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 Introduction 4 Why choose Cambridge International? Why choose Cambridge International AS & A Levels? Why choose Cambridge International AS & A Level Tamil? Supporting teachers 1 Assessment at a glance .................................................................................................. 10 2 Syllabus aims and assessment objectives ................................................................... 12 2.1 Syllabus aims 2.2 Assessment objectives 3 Syllabus content .............................................................................................................. 13 4 Description of components ............................................................................................ 14 4.1 Component 2: Reading and Writing 4.2 Component 3: Essay 4.3 Component 4: Texts 4.4 Component 5: Prose 4.5 Set texts for Component 4 5 Topic areas – further guidance....................................................................................... 18 6 Mark schemes .................................................................................................................. 20 6.1 Component 2: Reading and Writing 6.2 Component 3: Essay 6.3 Component 4: Texts 7 Other information 25 Language Accessibility and equality Making entries Exam administration Retakes Grading and reporting How students, teachers and higher education can use the grades Cambridge International AS & A Level Tamil syllabus. Introduction Syllabus for examination in 2026. 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, a

FAQs

Which exam series and locations are covered for the 2026 syllabus?

Exams are available in the June series. They are also available in the November series in Mauritius only.

What updates distinguish Version 1 for 2026?

The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2023. Changes to version 1 include updated topics for Component 3: Essay and updated texts for Component 4: Texts.

How can centres check whether the syllabus is available in their administrative zone?

Centres should check the syllabus page on the Cambridge International website to confirm availability for their administrative zone.

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