Syllabus update: Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) Computer Science (0984) - Version 6 - Changes published September 2026

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Syllabus update for Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Computer Science (0984) for examinations in 2026, 2027 and 2028, released in version 6 (published September 2026). The document specifies changes from earlier versions, including updates to ROUND function information on page 41 (version 6), updated syllabus web links and operator/function details across versions 3–5, and revised guidance on algorithms, pseudocode requirements, and the Scenario question across versions 2. It also confirms updated specimen materials and advises reading the full syllabus before teaching.

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Changes to version 6 of the syllabus

Published September 2026

Changes to version 5 of the syllabus

Published December 2025

Changes to version 4 of the syllabus

Published June 2025

Changes to version 3 of the syllabus

Published January 2025

Changes to version 2 of the syllabus

Published May 2024

Updated specimen materials and access information

Syllabus update: Cambridge IGCSE ™ (9–1) Computer Science (0984) for examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028 We have updated this syllabus. The latest syllabus is version 6 , published September 2026 . Changes to version 6 of the syllabus, published September 2026 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • Information on page 41 relating to the ROUND function has been updated. | Changes to version 5 of the syllabus, published December 2025 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Other changes | • The weblink on page 50 has been updated. | Changes to version 4 of the syllabus, published June 2025 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • The names of operators on pages 33 and 40 have been updated.
• The number of parameters for a function and procedure has been updated. | | | Changes to assessment (including changes to specimen papers) | • The question and mark scheme for Question 6 in Specimen paper 2B have been updated. | Changes to version 3 of the syllabus, published January 2025 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • The names of operators on page 28 have been updated. | Changes to version 2 of the syllabus, published May 2024 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • We have updated the guidance at the start of the Algorithms, programming and logic section on page 25 to clarify the following:
- In Paper 2, candidates are expected to write solutions to given problems using the methods and concepts listed in topics 7 to 10.
- Where the solution to a problem involves coding, candidates are required to write solutions in pseudocode. Solutions written in programming code will not be awarded marks. The exception is the 15-mark scenario question.
- In the 15-mark scenario question, candidates are required to write solutions to the given problem using pseudocode or their choice of one of the following programming languages: Python, Visual Basic or Java. Solutions written in other programming languages will not be awarded marks.
• We have updated the guidance at the start of the Paper 02 guidance on page 32 to clarify that the Scenario question is based on the methods and concepts listed in topics 7 to 10. | We have 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 2026

FAQs

What examinations does this syllabus update cover?

It covers Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Computer Science (0984) for examinations in 2026, 2027 and 2028.

What is the key change in version 6 published September 2026?

Information on page 41 relating to the ROUND function has been updated.

What guidance changes were made to algorithms and coding in earlier versions?

Guidance was clarified that Paper 2 solutions should use methods from topics 7 to 10, that coding answers must be written in pseudocode, and that in the 15-mark scenario question solutions must be in pseudocode or specific programming languages (Python, Visual Basic or Java).

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