Syllabus update - Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990) - Version 4 Update

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Updated Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990) syllabus for examinations in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The document announces that the latest syllabus is version 4, published April 2023, and summarizes changes from versions 3 and 2. Version 4 updates the Assessment Overview to correct a typographical error in the grading statement, while earlier versions adjust grading/reporting and availability wording. Guidance is provided to review the full syllabus before planning teaching programmes.

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Changes to version 4 of the syllabus

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Changes to version 3 of the syllabus

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Syllabus update: Cambridge IGCSE ™ (9–1) First Language English (0990) for examination in 2024, 2025 and 2026 We have updated this syllabus. The latest syllabus is version 4 , published April 2023. Changes to version 4 of the syllabus, published April 2023 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to syllabus content | • 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 achievement of grades pass, merit or distinction. | Changes to version 3 of the syllabus, published October 2022 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Other changes | • The Grading and reporting section on page 34 of the syllabus has been updated. | Changes to version 2 of the syllabus, published April 2022 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Changes to availability | • The front cover and the availability section of the syllabus have been updated to clarify the availability of the syllabus. | 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 April 2023

FAQs

What exam years does the updated Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0990) syllabus cover?

The updated syllabus applies to examinations in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

When was the latest syllabus version published and what is the latest version number?

The latest syllabus is version 4, published April 2023.

What specific change is made in version 4 regarding assessment and grading?

The Assessment Overview sentence about grading is corrected to reflect that certificates record achievement of grades pass, merit, or distinction when candidates perform to an appropriate standard.

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