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The latest syllabus is version 2 , published December 2025.  \nChanges to version 2 of the syllabus, published December 2025  \n\n| What has changed? |  | Detail |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| | Other changes | • There is clarification on which papers are to be taken for each level and the use of calculators on page 11\u003Cbr>• The weblink on page 43 has been updated. |\n\nChanges to version 1 of the syllabus, published September 2023  \n\n| What has changed? |  | Detail |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| | Changes to assessment (including changes to specimen papers) | • For Paper 4, source files given will not contain binary files. |\n\nWe have not updated the specimen materials for this syllabus.  \nPlease check the updated syllabus for further information.  \nThe syllabus has been updated. You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme.  \nWe are committed to making our documents accessible in accordance with the WCAG 2.1 Standard. We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our documents. If you find any problems or you think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us at [info@cambridgeinternational.org](info@cambridgeinternational.org) with the subject heading: Digital accessibility. If you need this document in a different format, contact us and supply your name, email address and requirements and we will respond within 15 working days.  \nLearn more! For more details, [visit](visit www.cambridgeinternational.org)[ www.cambridgeinternational.org](visit www.cambridgeinternational.org) or contact Customer Services on +44 (0)1223 553554  \n© Cambridge University Press & Assessment December 2025","cbCaiq0PIv6e56DZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq0PIv6e56DZ","pdf",114445,"English","# Changes to version 2 of the syllabus\n## Summary of updates\n# Changes to version 1 of the syllabus\n## Assessment modifications\n# Accessibility and Support\n## Contact information","[{\"question\":\"What are the primary changes in version 2 of the 2026 Computer Science syllabus?\",\"answer\":\"Version 2 includes clarifications regarding which papers must be taken for each level, specific guidance on calculator usage, and an updated weblink.\"},{\"question\":\"Were the specimen materials updated alongside the syllabus?\",\"answer\":\"No, the specimen materials for this syllabus have not been updated.\"},{\"question\":\"What change was implemented for Paper 4 in version 1 of the syllabus?\",\"answer\":\"It was clarified that the source files provided for Paper 4 will not contain binary files.\"}]","Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science - 2026 Syllabus Update | PDF"]