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The latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2023.\u003Cbr>Changes to version 1 of the syllabus, published September 2023\u003Cbr>Section 4.2: The topics for Component 3: Essay have been updated.\u003Cbr>Section 4.5: The texts for Component 4: Texts have been updated.\u003Cbr> Significant changes to the syllabus are indicated by black vertical lines either side of the text. \u003Cbr>You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme. |\n\n[TO FIND OUT WHETHER THERE ARE ENDORSED TEXTBOOKS CHECK THE SYLLABUS PAGE ON OUR PUBLIC WEBSITE. CLICK ON THE SUPPORT MATERIAL TAB.]  \n© Cambridge University Press & Assessment September 2023  \nCambridge Assessment International Education is part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a department of the University of Cambridge.  \nCambridge 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.  \nContents  \nIntroduction   4  \nWhy choose Cambridge International?  \nWhy choose Cambridge International AS & A Levels?  \nWhy choose Cambridge International AS & A Level Tamil?  \nSupporting teachers  \n1 Assessment at a glance .................................................................................................. 10  \n2 Syllabus aims and assessment objectives ................................................................... 12  \n2.1 Syllabus aims  \n2.2 Assessment objectives  \n3 Syllabus content .............................................................................................................. 13  \n4 Description of components ............................................................................................ 14  \n4.1 Component 2: Reading and Writing  \n4.2 Component 3: Essay  \n4.3 Component 4: Texts  \n4.4 Component 5: Prose  \n4.5 Set texts for Component 4  \n5 Topic areas – further guidance....................................................................................... 18  \n6 Mark schemes .................................................................................................................. 20  \n6.1 Component 2: Reading and Writing  \n6.2 Component 3: Essay  \n6.3 Component 4: Texts  \n7 Other information   25  \nLanguage  \nAccessibility and equality  \nMaking entries  \nExam administration  \nRetakes  \nGrading and reporting  \nHow students, teachers and higher education can use the grades  \nCambridge International AS & A Level Tamil syllabus. Introduction Syllabus for examination in 2026.  \nWhy choose Cambridge International?  \nCambridge International prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a  \nlasting passion for learning. We are part of the University of Cambridge.  \nOur 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","cbCaiivLvoz6aQeN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiivLvoz6aQeN","pdf",511341,29,"English","# Introduction\n# Assessment at a glance\n# Syllabus aims and assessment objectives\n## Syllabus aims\n## Assessment objectives\n# Syllabus content\n# Description of components\n## Component 2: Reading and Writing\n## Component 3: Essay\n## Component 4: Texts\n## Component 5: Prose\n## Set texts for Component 4\n# Topic areas – further guidance\n# Mark schemes\n## Component 2: Reading and Writing\n## Component 3: Essay\n## Component 4: Texts\n# Other information\n## Language\n## Accessibility and equality\n## Making entries\n## Exam administration\n## Retakes\n## Grading and reporting\n## How students, teachers and higher education can use the grades","[{\"question\":\"Which exam series and locations are covered for the 2026 syllabus?\",\"answer\":\"Exams are available in the June series. 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