Cambridge International AS & A Level Thinking Skills Syllabus - Version 2 - 2028-2030 Exam Information

Oct 23, 2026

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Cambridge International AS & A Level Thinking Skills 9694 syllabus (Version 2) sets out exam provisions and learning purposes for 2028, 2029 and 2030, with June and November series. It explains why Cambridge offers a globally trusted education framework, how schools can adapt curriculum and assessment to local contexts, and how learners build transferable thinking skills. It details assessment structure, assessment objectives, subject content themes like problem solving and critical thinking, and key administrative and accessibility guidance.

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Reading Time1 h 16 min

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Why choose this syllabus?

Key benefits

Syllabus overview

Aims

Content overview

Assessment overview

Assessment objectives

Subject content

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Details of the assessment

Calculators

Language

Stimulus material

Paper 1 – Problem Solving

Paper 2 – Critical Thinking

Paper 3 – Problem Analysis and Solution

Paper 4 – Applied Reasoning

Command words

What else you need to know

Before you start

Making entries

Accessibility and equality

How students, teachers and higher education can use the grades

Changes to this syllabus for 2028, 2029 and 2030

Syllabus Cambridge International AS & A Level Thinking Skills 9694 Use this syllabus for exams in 2028, 2029 and 2030. Exams are available in the June and November series. 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? We work with schools worldwide to build an education that shapes knowledge, understanding and skills. Together, we give learners the confidence they need to thrive and make a positive impact in a changing world. As part of the University of Cambridge, we offer a globally trusted and flexible framework for education from age 3 to 19, informed by research, experience, and listening to educators. With recognised qualifications, high-quality resources, comprehensive support and valuable insights, we help schools prepare every student for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Qualifications that are recognised and valued worldwide From the world’s top-ranked universities to local higher education institutions, Cambridge qualifications open doors to a world of opportunities. Setting a global standard With over 160 years of experience in delivering fair, valid and reliable assessments to students worldwide, we offer a global, recognised performance standard for international education. Your path, your way Schools can adapt our curriculum, high-quality teaching and learning resources and flexible assessments to their local context. Our aligned offer helps Cambridge schools support every learner to reach their potential and thrive. Learning with lasting impact Cambridge learners build subject knowledge and conceptual understanding, and develop a broad range of skills, learning habits and attributes to help make them ready for the world. Improving learning outcomes through data-led insight and action Our trusted baseline and diagnostic assessments, together with our insights and evaluation service, help schools turn data into knowledge and actionable insights, to inform teaching decisions and improve learner outcomes. Bringing together a community of experts We bring together the collective knowledge of experts and our diverse community of educators worldwide, supporting them to learn from one another and share ideas and information. Tackling the climate crisis together We believe that education is key to tackling the climate crisis. Together with Cambridge schools, we can empower young people with the skills and knowledge to take action on climate change, helping them be ready for the world. School feedback: ‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’ Feedback from: Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA © Cambridge University Press & Assessment September 2025 Cambridge International Education is the name of our awarding body and a part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, which 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? ............................................................................................... 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 .........................................................................................................11 Problem solvin

FAQs

Which exam sessions are available for this syllabus (2028–2030)?

Exams are available in the June and November series for 2028, 2029 and 2030.

What transferable skills does Cambridge International AS & A Level Thinking Skills develop?

It develops transferable abilities such as organising and evaluating information, critical thinking, reasoning, and problem solving, which learners can apply across subjects and beyond.

How many papers are included in the assessment, and what are they?

The assessment includes four papers: Paper 1 – Problem Solving, Paper 2 – Critical Thinking, Paper 3 – Problem Analysis and Solution, and Paper 4 – Applied Reasoning.

Oct 23, 2026

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