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\nExams are available in the June and November series.  \nThis syllabus is not available in all administrative zones.  \nPlease 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.  \nVersion 2  \nFor the purposes of screen readers, any mention in this document of Cambridge IGCSE refers to Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education.  \n| Changes to the syllabus for 2026 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| The syllabus has been updated. The latest syllabus is version 2, published June 2026.\u003Cbr>Changes to availability: The availability has been updated to include the Maldives in the November series.\u003Cbr>Changes to version 2, published June 2026\u003Cbr>Changes to availablilty: This syllabus is now offered in the June and November series. This syllabus is not available in all administratve zones. |  |\n| Changes to version 1, published September 2023.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Section 4.2: The topics for Component 3: Essay have been updated.\u003Cbr>Section 4.3: The list of set texts for Component 4: Texts has been updated. | |\n| 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© 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 Arabic?  \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....................................................................................... 17  \n6 Mark Schemes ................................................................................................................. 19  \n6.1 Component 2: Reading and Writing  \n6.2 Component 3: Essay  \n6.3 Component 4: Texts  \n7 Other information   24  \nLanguage  \nMaking entries  \nExam administration  \nRetakes [and carrying forward marks]  \nGrading and reporting  \nHow students, teachers and higher education can use the grades  \nCambridge International AS & A Level Arabic 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. 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