446 Replies to “Cambridge International AS & A Level Past Exam Papers”

  1. Hi IGCSE centre, I appeared for 2020 May-June series which had the grading system. I worked really hard and got A’s in my mock. My school gave me a predicted grade of A and my results came out as 3 B’s and one A. I really feel dejected and wonder how is it going to affect my future. Did not expect CAIE to give me such an unfair judgement. 🙁

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    • Hello Shifana,

      We are very sorry to hear what happened.

      Please do not lose hope. You may still be able to progress to the next stage of your education
      or future employment as planned with your grade(s). Contact your school, prospective university/higher education institution or prospective employer to discuss your options.

      You can also ask your school to request to review the grades for the
      candidates in your entry group in the syllabus to check specific parts of the ‘statistical standardisation’ calculations. CAIE call these reviews ‘post-results checks’

      We hope that CAIE will address this issue as we have received similar complaints from other students and parents as well.

      Alternatively, you may consider resitting the respective subjects in the coming November 2020 examination series.

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  3. Hi!
    I just entered AS level and our school is giving us an option from these three English syllabuses 8021,9093, and 8693, but I don’t know which one to choose so I was wondering if you could help by giving an intro and differences with these three for me to decide which one suits me best.
    Thank you so much for creating this website.

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    • Hello there,

      Here are short descriptions of each subject:

      1. English General Paper (AS Level only) (8021) – It encourages learners to engage with a variety of topics, including knowledge and understanding gained from study of other subjects. They learn to become confident in analysing knowledge and opinion from a variety of sources, to build arguments and to communicate through written English. It enables learners to develop these skills which are of great use for further study and employment.

      2. English Language (9093) – Learners will be encouraged to respond critically to a wide variety of texts in a range of forms, styles and contexts, and to promote skills of communication, reading, research and analysis. Through their study, learners will develop an ability to read and analyse material, gaining further knowledge and understanding of English language features and issues. Learners will also develop the skills of writing clearly, accurately, creatively and effectively for different purposes and audiences.

      3. There is no AS Level subject that has a subject code of 8693. But if you meant, English – Language and Literature (AS Level only) 8695. It aims to encourage an appreciation of literature in English – prose, poetry and drama – of different types and from different cultures; and to develop the key skills required to read, analyse and communicate effectively in English. By studying a range of texts, learners understand more about writers’ choices of language, form and structure, and develop their ability to form independent opinions about what they read. Learners also improve their understanding of the English language and how it is used, extending their skills across a range of writing styles, including imaginative, discursive and argumentative.

      We strongly suggest that you download the subject syllabus here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-international-as-a-level-syllabuses/ and make a comparison.

      We hope this helps.

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      • Ok, thank you so much this was super useful but I would like to confirm that if the language which is 9093 is the only syllabus for both AS and A level.

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      • Thank you so much this was extremely helpful but I would just like to clarify if 9093 is the only English subject where I can do both in AS and A level.

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    • Hi Emily,

      We’re still missing the Feb-March papers of English General Paper (8021). We will upload it once we get a hold of it. Please kindly check our page from time to time.

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  5. I am planning on doing a Computer Science Degree after my A-Levels. I would like to know whether Computer Science is needed to do such a degree or if Information Technology enough. Also, I would like to know what the main difference is between them.

    Thank You!

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    • Hello Clancy,

      We strongly suggest that you get in touch with your preferred college/university regarding their subject entry requirements for Computer Science degree. In this way, you would have 100% assurance that you have chosen the right subjects for your future studies.

      As to your second question, Computer Science focuses on fundamental principles of computer science and how computer programs work in a range of contexts. It encourages learners to think creatively, through applying practical programming solutions, demonstrating that they are effective uses of technology. On the other hand, Information Technology is studying the structure and use of IT systems within a wide range of organisations, including the use of a variety of computer networks. As a result, learners gain an understanding of IT system life cycles, and how these affect the workplace. To get a better understanding of these two subjects, we encourage you to download the subject syllabus here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-international-as-a-level-syllabuses/

      We hope this helps.

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