Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language: Exam Structure
Teacher Information Pack: how Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language is assessed, with links to the official documents.
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- Qualification
- Cambridge IGCSE
- Ages
- 14–16
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
Cambridge does not publish entry numbers per IGCSE syllabus (its June 2026 results statistics give only % of candidates at each grade, no counts), so the 15 subjects are the most commonly offered core, science, humanities and business/computing syllabuses (our choice).
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Papers and routes
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) (0510)
exams 2027, 2028 and 2029
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Reading and Writing | 2 h | 60 | 70% |
| Component 2: Listening | 50 min | 40 | 30% |
| Component 3: Speaking Endorsement | 15 min | 40 | Reported separately |
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Count-in Speaking) (0511)
exams 2027, 2028 and 2029
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Reading and Writing | 2 h | 60 | 50% |
| Component 2: Listening | 50 min | 40 | 25% |
| Component 3: Speaking Non-exam assessment | 15 min | 40 | 25% |
Official documents
- Cambridge International: syllabus / specification page
- Cambridge International: syllabus / specification (PDF)
- Cambridge International: past papers
- Cambridge International: grade thresholds / boundaries
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