Syllabus update: Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English Literature (0992) - Version 2 - Changes for 2028-2030

Oct 23, 2026

Syllabus update outlines changes to Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Literature in English (0992) for examinations in 2028, 2029 and 2030. It specifies that the latest syllabus is version 2, published September 2026, and summarizes revisions introduced in this version. Key updates include removal of wording about printed passages from Stories of Ourselves, adjustments to assessment details for new open text exams, and clarifications that both prose and poetry texts may be taken into Paper 1. Guidance also emphasizes reading the full updated syllabus before planning teaching.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Changes to version 2 of the syllabus

What has changed?

Accessibility and document access guidance

Syllabus update: Cambridge IGCSE ™ (9–1) Literature in English (0992) for examination in 2028, 2029 and 2030 We have updated this syllabus. The latest syllabus is version 2 , published September 2026 . Changes to version 2 of the syllabus, published September 2026 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Other changes | • The statement ‘Passages from these stories in the paper will be printed as in this text’, that appeared in section 3 Subject content below the list of stories from Stories of Ourselves, has been removed because the passages from stories are no longer printed in the paper. Candidates now take a copy of the text into the exam.
• The words ‘poetry and prose’ and ‘drama’ have been added to the descriptions of the new open text exams in the Details of the assessment section, to clarify which texts candidates may take into the exams. The words ‘and poetry’ have also been added to the outline of changes to Paper 1 in the description in the ‘Changes to this syllabus for 2028, 2029 and 2030’ listing to make clear both prose and poetry texts may be taken into the exam. | 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

Which syllabus is covered and for which examination years?

The update covers Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Literature in English (0992) for examinations in 2028, 2029 and 2030.

What is the publication and version information for the latest syllabus?

The latest syllabus is version 2, published September 2026.

What major change affects how candidates use passages from Stories of Ourselves in the exam?

The statement about printed passages has been removed because passages from stories are no longer printed; candidates now take a copy of the text into the exam.

Oct 23, 2026

Upload by A glass of water