Cambridge IGCSE past exam papers are now updated up to November 2024 examination series. Year 2026 Specimen papers are now available.
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Cambridge IGCSE is being offered by CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) board from The University of Cambridge. These Cambridge IGCSE past exam papers are copyrighted by UCLES.
- Updated up to November 2024 series past exam papers. YAY!
- 2027 Specimen papers are now available.
- “Specimen Papers” would be available when there is a change of syllabus for that year. Otherwise, “Specimen Papers” would not be available when the syllabus stays the same.
- DO NOT download the past papers at last minute. We strongly suggest you to download everything you need at least 4 months before the exam.
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Hello Cambridge,
I am DHARSHAN from INDIA,just want to know how will you calculate the scores of core students.You say that the max percentage is 70% then my pass mark will be 59 right.. I can’t understand your system.. please can u explain it.. waiting for your reply…
Hello Dharshan,
We’d like to clarify that we are not Cambridge. We are a different organisation that provides assistance to students and parents worldwide.
Please kindly read this article to guide you in CAIE’s marking and grading process: https://www.igcsecentre.com/guide-to-the-marking-and-grading-process-of-exam-papers/
The papers will be corrected by the examiners and the highest grade in core is a C.
You will be graded according to the grade threshold hence the grading system will change every time.
hello igcse team,
I just want to know when will the 2020 May/June series exams will be conducted. Please tell because I’m nervous and preparing for my examinations.
hello igcse team,
i just want to know when will the may june series of this year start. Due to the pandemic corona virus the exams have been cancelled.
Hello Agnes,
All Cambridge International exams scheduled in May-June are cancelled. There will be no new exam dates. All students who registered to the June exam series will receive a grade and a certificate from Cambridge International. CAIE is working with schools to assess students’ achievements using the best available evidence.
For more details please kindly read CAIE’s full announcement here: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/news/news-details/view/update-from-cambridge-international-on-may-june-2020-exams-20200323/ ; https://help.cambridgeinternational.org/hc/en-gb/articles/360006532458-Novel-coronavirus-Information-for-schools-about-the-COVID-19-coronavirus-outbreak#anchor_2
If you wish for a proper qualification, we suggest that you withdraw your June entry now and re-enter for the November exam series. Kindly inform your school immediately as the last day of withdrawing is fast approaching. Please refer to the key dates here: https://www.igcsecentre.com/exam-registration-dates/.
You might be interested in our proven A* courses. We offer A/A* guarantee for candidates who follow our programme diligently. To understand how it works, please kindly read this page: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-revision-courses/
If you need further clarifications, please do not hesitate to write to us again.
What about private candidates
Hello Linda,
Private candidates will be treated the same way as school candidates, in that all the grades will be based on evidence. Some centres may not able to find enough evidence for some of their private candidates. It is unlikely to be possible therefore to give grades to all private candidates.
As such, suggest that you withdraw your June entry and re-enter to November exam series to ensure that your qualification will reflect your true capability. Meanwhile, you might consider enrolling to our A* courses. We will help you prepare with our proven A* courses, and build your confidence to scoring A* in the upcoming exams. Have a read at this page to learn how it works: https://www.igcsecentre.com/cambridge-igcse-revision-courses/
If you have further questions, feel free to write to us.
Hi i just wanted to know if CAIE is the same as igcse and if no what is to become to students who are sitting for igcse in may/june. Thank you.
Hello Lily,
CAIE is the exam board and one of their exams includes IGCSE. According to the latest CAIE announcement, they will no longer run their international examinations in the May/June 2020 series in all countries. This is because of the extended school closures into May and June, making it impossible for many of the schools to hold examinations.
For candidates who registered for the June exam series, CAIE is currently working with schools to assess students’ achievements using the best available evidence and that students will receive a grade and a certificate from Cambridge International.
If you are concerned with the possibility of the unfair grading process, we strongly suggest that you withdraw your June entry and re-enter it in the November exam series. This will be beneficial for you in the long run because your certificate will reflect your true capability. If you wish to move your entry, please inform your school/exam centre and they can help you in this process.
We suggest that you also write to CAIE to express your concern. You may reach them through their website: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/
If you need further clarifications, please do not hesitate to write again. Thank you.
Hello,
As the latest announcement of the CAIE, they say that May/June 2020 series examinations have been canceled, so I want to know-how will caie work out work results for the May/June 2020 please let me know because I’m applying to the university next year.
Hello Hamad,
CAIE will be working with schools to assess students’ achievements using the best available evidence. Students will receive a grade and a certificate from Cambridge International, given the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their programmes of study.
They are also talking to universities worldwide, and they are factoring these unprecedented circumstances into admissions decisions, so students can continue with their education journeys as soon as possible.
If you wish for a certificate that shows your true capability, we suggest that you withdraw your June entry and re-enter in the November exam series. Your school/exam centre can guide you in this process.
If you’re concerned about the unfairness of grading, we suggest you write to CAIE and address this issue. Many parents and students have addressed this concern with us.