Syllabus - Cambridge O Level Sinhala 3205 - Tamil 3226 - Version 1

Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge O Level Sinhala 3205 and Tamil 3226 syllabus for examinations in 2026, in Version 1 (published September 2023). The document explains exam availability in the June series and notes that latest materials and endorsed textbooks from 2017 remain suitable. It outlines key updates, assessment structure, aims and assessment objectives, and provides guidance on teacher and exams-officer support, including resources, training, and accessibility considerations.

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Pages13

Reading Time33 min

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1. Introduction

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

2.1 Support materials

2.2 Endorsed resources

2.3 Training

3. Sinhala and Tamil

3.1 Assessment

3.2 Aims

3.3 Assessment objectives

3.4 Description of papers

4. Other information

4.1 Accessibility and equality

4.2 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 subjects are covered by this syllabus and what are their syllabus codes?

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

When are exams for this syllabus available in 2026?

Exams are available in the June series in 2026.

What does Version 1 indicate and are there significant changes for teaching?

The latest syllabus is Version 1, published September 2023. There are no significant changes affecting teaching, and centres are strongly advised to read the full syllabus before planning.

Oct 23, 2026

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