Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580)
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics encourages learners to develop their mathematical ability as a key life skill, and as a strong basis for further study of mathematics or to support skills in other subjects. The syllabus:
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develops learners' competency, confidence, and fluency in their use of techniques with and without the use of a calculator, cultivating mathematical understanding. 
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develops learners’ feel for quantity, patterns, and relationships, encouraging learners’ reasoning and analytical skills.  
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places a strong emphasis on solving problems in mathematics and real-life contexts. 
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promotes appropriate presentation and interpretation of results, encouraging learners’ understanding of how to communicate and reason mathematically.
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is tiered to allow candidates of all abilities to achieve and progress in their mathematical studies.
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics - Additional (0606)
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics encourages learners to further develop their mathematical ability in problem solving and provides strong progression for advanced study of mathematics or highly numerate subjects. The syllabus:
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stretches more able candidates and provides a smooth transition to Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics.
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reinforces learners' competency, confidence, and fluency in their use of techniques with and without a calculator, strengthening mathematical understanding and communication skills.
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enriches learners understanding of connections within mathematics, refining learners’ reasoning and analytical skills.
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requires a fluent and confident ability to solve problems in abstract mathematics.
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progresses learners’ ability to communicate mathematically and justify their reasons using structured arguments.
Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics (0607)
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics encourages learners to develop their mathematical ability as a key life skill, and as a strong basis for further study of mathematics or to support skills in other subjects.
The syllabus:
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develops learners' competency, confidence, and fluency in their use of techniques with and without the use of a graphic display calculator, cultivating mathematical understanding
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develops learners’ feel for quantity, patterns, and relationships, encouraging learners’ reasoning and analytical skills
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places a strong emphasis on solving problems in mathematics and real-life contexts
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promotes appropriate presentation and interpretation of results, encouraging learners’ understanding of how to communicate and reason mathematically
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develops learners’ skills in mathematical investigations and/or modelling, building conceptual understanding as well as ability to apply techniques and use approaches
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is tiered to allow candidates of all abilities to achieve and progress in their mathematical studies.
Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Mathematics 0980
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Mathematics encourages learners to develop their mathematical ability as a key life skill, and as a strong basis for further study of mathematics or to support skills in other subjects.
The syllabus:
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develops learners' competency, confidence, and fluency in their use of techniques with and without the use of a calculator, cultivating mathematical understanding.
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develops learners’ feel for quantity, patterns, and relationships, encouraging learners’ reasoning and analytical skills.
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places a strong emphasis on solving problems in mathematics and real-life contexts.
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promotes appropriate presentation and interpretation of results, encouraging learners’ understanding of how to communicate and reason mathematically.
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is tiered to allow candidates of all abilities to achieve and progress in their mathematical studies.
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (US) (0444)
Syllabus overview​
The syllabus enables learners to read, interpret and evaluate texts through the study of literature in English. Learners develop an understanding of literal meaning, relevant contexts and of the deeper themes or attitudes that may be expressed.
Through their studies, they learn to recognise and appreciate the ways in which writers use English to achieve a range of effects, and will be able to present an informed, personal response to the material they have studied.
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The syllabus also encourages the exploration of wider and universal issues, promoting learners' better understanding of themselves and of the world around them.
This syllabus is graded from 9 to 1 but is otherwise the same as Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English (0475).
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Cambridge IGCSE English (as an Additional Language) (0472)
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE English (as an Additional Language) enables learners to develop practical language skills and build their confidence in communicating in English.
The syllabus:
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is suitable for learners whose first language is not English
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develops learners' ability to communicate in English clearly in a range of familiar situations
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builds learners' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in the context of five broad topic areas
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develops all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, with each skill worth 25% of the final assessment.
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Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English (as an Additional Language) (0772)
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English (as an Additional Language) enables learners to develop practical language skills and build their confidence in communicating in English.
The syllabus:
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is suitable for learners whose first language is not English
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develops learners' ability to communicate in English clearly in a range of familiar situations
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builds learners' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in the context of five broad topic areas
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develops all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, with each skill worth 25% of the final assessment.
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This syllabus is graded from 9 to 1 but is otherwise the same as Cambridge IGCSE English (as an Additional Language) (0472).
Cambridge IGCSE Core English as a Second Language (0465)
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE Core English as a Second Language is for learners who already have a working knowledge of the language. The syllabus:
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is suitable for learners whose first language is not English
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develops learners’ ability to understand and use English in a range of situations
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builds learners’ awareness of the nature of language and the three language-learning skills: reading, writing and listening
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focuses on practical communication for everyday use, which can also form the basis for further, more in-depth language study
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develops transferable skills to complement other areas of the curriculum.
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Count-in speaking) (0511)
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language is for learners who already have a working knowledge of the language.
The syllabus:
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is suitable for learners whose first language is not English, but who study through the English-medium.
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develops learners’ ability to understand and use English in a range of situations
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builds learners’ awareness of the nature of language and the four language-learning skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking
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focuses on practical communication for everyday use, which can also form the basis for further, more in-depth language study
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develops transferable skills to complement other areas of the curriculum.
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Marks for the speaking component do contribute to the overall grade. A speaking endorsement component is offered in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (0510).
Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language (Count-in Speaking) (0991)
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language is for learners who already have a working knowledge of the language.
The syllabus:
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is suitable for learners whose first language is not English, but who study through the English-medium.
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develops learners’ ability to understand and use English in a range of situations
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builds learners’ awareness of the nature of language and the four language-learning skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking
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focuses on practical communication for everyday use, which can also form the basis for further, more in-depth language study
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develops transferable skills to complement other areas of the curriculum.
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Marks for the speaking component in Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language (0991) do contribute to the overall grade. A speaking endorsement component is offered in Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language (0993).
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking endorsement) (0510)
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language is for learners who already have a working knowledge of the language. The syllabus:
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is suitable for learners whose first language is not English, but who study through the English-medium
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develops learners’ ability to understand and use English in a range of situations
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builds learners’ awareness of the nature of language and the four language-learning skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking
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focuses on practical communication for everyday use, which can also form the basis for further, more in-depth language study
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​develops transferable skills to complement other areas of the curriculum.​
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Marks for the speaking component in this syllabus do not contribute to the overall grade candidates receive for the written components. A count-in speaking component is offered in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (0511).
Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) (0993)
Syllabus overview​
Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language is for learners who already have a working knowledge of the language. The syllabus:
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is suitable for learners whose first language is not English, but who study through the English-medium
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develops learners’ ability to understand and use English in a range of situations
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builds learners’ awareness of the nature of language and the four language-learning skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking
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focuses on practical communication for everyday use, which can also form the basis for more in-depth language study
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develops transferable skills to complement other areas of the curriculum.
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Marks for the speaking component in Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language (0993) do not contribute to the overall grade candidates receive for the written components. A count-in speaking component is offered in Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language (0991).