Syllabus - Cambridge International AS & A Level Arabic Language 8680/Arabic 9680 - Version 2 - For exams in 2026

Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge International AS & A Level Arabic Language 8680 and Arabic 9680 syllabus (Version 2) sets out examination requirements for 2026, including the June and November exam series and notes on availability by administrative zone. The document explains how changes across versions affect teaching planning, including updates to components and set texts. It also provides assessment structure at a glance, aims and assessment objectives, component descriptions and topic guidance, plus mark schemes, grading and reporting information, and exam administration details.

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Pages28

Reading Time1 h 11 min

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Introduction

1 Assessment at a glance

2 Syllabus aims and assessment objectives

3 Syllabus content

4 Description of components

5 Topic areas – further guidance

6 Mark Schemes

7 Other information

Syllabus Cambridge International AS & A Level Arabic Language 8680 Arabic 9680 Use this syllabus for exams in 2026. Exams are available in the June and November series. This syllabus is not available in all administrative zones. Please check the syllabus [page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/8680/9680 to see](page at www.cambridgeinternational.org/8680/9680 to see) if this syllabus is available in your administrative zone. 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. | Changes to the syllabus for 2026 | | | --- | --- | | The syllabus has been updated. The latest syllabus is version 2, published June 2026.
Changes to availability: The availability has been updated to include the Maldives in the November series.
Changes to version 2, published June 2026
Changes to availablilty: This syllabus is now offered in the June and November series. This syllabus is not available in all administratve zones. | | | Changes to version 1, published September 2023.

Section 4.2: The topics for Component 3: Essay have been updated.
Section 4.3: The list of set texts for Component 4: Texts has 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. | | © 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 Arabic? 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....................................................................................... 17 6 Mark Schemes ................................................................................................................. 19 6.1 Component 2: Reading and Writing 6.2 Component 3: Essay 6.3 Component 4: Texts 7 Other information 24 Language Making entries Exam administration Retakes [and carrying forward marks] Grading and reporting How students, teachers and higher education can use the grades Cambridge International AS & A Level Arabic 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 lear

FAQs

Which exam series are available for this syllabus in 2026?

Exams are available in the June and November series.

What does Version 2 indicate in the 2026 syllabus?

The syllabus is updated to the latest version, published June 2026, and includes changes to availability and certain component content.

Are all administrative zones able to use this syllabus?

No. The syllabus is not available in all administrative zones, so availability should be checked for the relevant zone.

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