Syllabus update - Cambridge IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language (0523) - Version 4

Oct 23, 2026

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Syllabus update outlining the Cambridge IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language (0523) examination arrangements for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The document states that the latest syllabus is version 4, published in November 2023, and summarizes changes made from version 3 (November 2022), version 2 (March 2022), and version 1 (September 2020). It highlights updates affecting the Assessment overview for Paper 2 Listening and revisions to speaking test structure references, plus guidance on audio material delivery and accessibility support.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Syllabus update overview

Version history and changes

Changes to version 3 (November 2022)

Changes to version 2 (March 2022)

Changes to version 1 (September 2020)

Additional guidance

Syllabus update: Cambridge IGCSE Chinese as a Second Language (0523) for examination in 2023, 2024 and 2025 We have updated this syllabus. The latest syllabus is version 4 , published November 2023. Changes to version 3 of the syllabus, published November 2022 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Other changes | • Information in the Assessment overview section has been changed for Paper 2 Listening to correct the component duration. | Changes to version 2 of the syllabus, published March 2022 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Other changes | • Information about the Structure of the Speaking Test has been changed so that references to the speaking assessment criteria are correct for each part of the test. Please see page 14 for details. | Changes to version 1 of the syllabus, published September 2020 | What has changed? | | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | | Other changes | • We have changed references to a CD provided by Cambridge International with the audio material for Paper 2 Listening to only make reference to the audio material. This is to ensure that when new technology for delivering the audio material is available the syllabus remains correct.
• Centres should check the Cambridge Handbook for the year candidates are taking the assessment for information on when the audio materials will be available and how to access the materials. | 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 November 2023

FAQs

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

The latest syllabus is version 4, published in November 2023.

Which assessment component’s timing was corrected in the changes to version 3?

Information in the Assessment overview section for Paper 2 Listening was changed to correct the component duration.

What updates were made to the speaking test references in version 2?

The information about the Structure of the Speaking Test was updated so references to the speaking assessment criteria are correct for each part of the test.

Oct 23, 2026

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