Syllabus update - Cambridge A Level Chinese Language & Literature (9868) - Version 3 - Changes published September 2025

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Syllabus update for Cambridge A Level Chinese Language & Literature (9868) for examinations in 2027, 2028 and 2029. The document introduces Version 3, published September 2025, and specifies changes from earlier versions. Version 3 provides the specific stories to study within the short story collection in Section B for examination in 2028 and 2029. Prior updates include a corrected poem name in Version 2 and reviewed Set Texts in Version 1. Access and reading guidance are included, along with accessibility commitments and contact details.

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Syllabus update overview

Version 3 changes (September 2025)

Version 2 changes (August 2025)

Version 1 changes (September 2024)

Specimen materials and guidance

Syllabus update: Cambridge A Level Chinese Language & Literature (9868) for examination in 2027, 2028 and 2029 We have updated this syllabus. The latest syllabus is version 3 , published September 2025 . Changes to version 3 of the syllabus, published September 2025 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • The specific stories to study within the short story collection in Section B for examination in 2028 and 2029 have been provided. | Changes to version 2 of the syllabus, published August 2025 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • The name of one of the poems listed in Section A for examination in 2027 and 2028 has been corrected. | Changes to version 1 of the syllabus, published September 2024 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • The Set Texts have been reviewed and updated for examinationsin 2027, 2028 and 2029. | We have not updated the specimen materials for this syllabus. Please check the updated syllabus for further information. The syllabus has been updated. You are strongly advised to read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme. We 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. Learn 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 © Cambridge University Press & Assessment September 2025

FAQs

What is the latest syllabus version and when was it published?

The latest syllabus is Version 3, published September 2025.

What key change does Version 3 introduce for examinations in 2028 and 2029?

It provides the specific stories to study within the short story collection in Section B.

Were there changes in earlier syllabus versions (Version 2 and Version 1)?

Yes. Version 2 corrects the name of one poem in Section A for 2027 and 2028, and Version 1 reviews and updates the Set Texts for 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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