Syllabus update - Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) (0993) - Version 6 updates

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Syllabus update detailing changes to Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) English as a Second Language (0993) with Speaking Endorsement for examinations in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The document highlights revisions across multiple versions, with Version 6 published November 2025 as the latest. It specifies updates to wording and assessment descriptions, including clarification of the required level against CEFR B2 and corrections to International recognition text and grading and availability details in earlier versions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Version 6 (published November 2025)

Changes and wording clarifications

Version 5 (published April 2024)

Listening answer sheets location

Speaking test assessment wording

Teacher/Examiner notes updates

Version 4 (published June 2023)

CEFR equivalence wording correction

Grading sentence correction

Version 3 (published November 2022)

Front cover and availability updates

Version 2 (published March 2022)

Paper 3 Speaking marking and submission details

Specimen materials and access information

Syllabus update: Cambridge IGCSE ™ (9–1) English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) (0993) for examination in 2024 , 2025 and 2026 We have updated this syllabus. The latest syllabus is version 6 , published November 2025. Changes to version 6 of the syllabus, published November 2025 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Other changes | • We have updated wording on page 5 to clarify the level required for CEFR B2 . | Changes to version 5 of the syllabus, published April 2024 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • We have added information on where the Listening answer sheets can be found on our public website. Please see the Details of assessment section on page 19.
• We have updated wording in the description of the Speaking test. Please see the Details of the assessment section on page 22. | | | Other changes | • We have updated wording around sample submission and examiner instructions in the Teacher's/Examiner's Notes for the Paper 3 Speaking test. | Changes to version 4 of the syllabus, published June 2023 | | Changes to syllabus content | • The International recognition and acceptance section has been updated to correct a typographical error. The sentence about the CEFR framework now reads: Candidates who achieve grade 4 overall, with merit in Speaking, in Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) English as a Second Language (0993) (Speaking Endorsement) can be considered to be at a level equivalent to B2 on the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR) .
• The Assessment Overview section of the syllabus has been updated to correct a typographical error. The sentence about grading now reads: Instead, where candidates perform to an appropriate standard, certificates record separately the achievements of candidates, with grades pass, merit or distinction. | | --- | --- | --- | Changes to version 3 of the syllabus, published November 2022 | | Changes to
availability | • The front cover and the availability section of the syllabus have been updated. | | --- | --- | --- | Changes to version 2 of the syllabus, published March 2022 | | Other changes | We have added further information about marking and submitting the Paper 3 Speaking test.
Please see the Details of the assessment section from page 21. | | --- | --- | --- | 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 November 2025

FAQs

Which exam years does this syllabus update cover?

It covers examinations in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

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

The latest syllabus is Version 6, published November 2025.

What key change is described for Version 6?

The document updates wording on page 5 to clarify the level required for CEFR B2.

Oct 23, 2026

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