Cambridge O Level Sinhala 3205 and Tamil 3226 - Syllabus for examination in 2026

Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge O Level Sinhala 3205 and Tamil 3226 syllabus sets out the framework for examinations in 2026, with exams offered in the June series. Version 1 is the latest syllabus, published September 2023, with no significant teaching-impacting changes. The document explains Cambridge International’s educational approach and the learner aims, provides guidance for teachers and exams officers, and outlines key components including assessment, aims, assessment objectives, and the structure of examination papers. It also covers accessibility, equality, and additional administrative information.

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Introduction

Why choose Cambridge International?

Why choose Cambridge O Level?

Why choose Cambridge O Level Sinhala and Tamil?

How can I find out more?

Support for teachers

Support materials

Endorsed resources

Training

Sinhala and Tamil

Assessment

Aims

Assessment objectives

Description of papers

Other information

Accessibility and equality

Additional information

Syllabus Cambridge O Level Sinhala 3205 Tamil 3226 Use this syllabus for exams in 2026. Exams are available in the June series. Version 1 Please check the syllabus [page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/olevel](page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/olevel)[ ](page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/olevel)[to see if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone.](to see if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone.) 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 latest syllabus is version 1, published September 2023.
There are no significant changes which affect teaching.
You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme. | | Any textbooks endorsed to support the syllabus for examination from 2017 are still suitable for use with this syllabus. | © 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 1. Introduction 4 1.1 Why choose Cambridge International? 1.2 Why choose Cambridge O Level? 1.3 Why choose Cambridge O Level Sinhala and Tamil? 1.4 How can I find out more? 2. Teacher support ................................................................................................................. 7 2.1 Support materials 2.2 Endorsed resources 2.3 Training 3. Sinhala and Tamil 8 3.1 Assessment 3.2 Aims 3.3 Assessment objectives 3.4 Description of papers 4. Other information 11 4.1 Accessibility and equality 4.2 Additional information Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 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 Cambridge University Press & Assessment, which is a department 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, rooted in academic rigour and reflect the latest educational research. They provide a strong platform for students to progress from one stage to the next, and are well supported by teaching and learning resources. Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners from 10 000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with the Cambridge Pathway. Cambridge learners Our mission is to provide educational benefit through provision of international programmes and qualifications for school education and to be the world leader in this field. Together with schools, we develop Cambridge learners who are: • confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others • responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others • reflective as learners, developing their ability to learn • innovative and equipped for new and future challenges • engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference. Recognition Our

FAQs

Which Cambridge O Level subjects and codes are included in this syllabus?

The syllabus covers Cambridge O Level Sinhala (3205) and Cambridge O Level Tamil (3226).

When are the exams available in 2026?

Exams are available in the June series in 2026.

Are there significant changes to the syllabus for 2026?

Version 1, published September 2023, is the latest syllabus and there are no significant changes that affect teaching.

Oct 23, 2026

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