We revise our qualifications regularly to make sure that they continue to meet the needs of learners, schools and higher education institutions around the world and reflect current thinking. Please see the 2023-2025 syllabus document for full details on the changes.
What are the main changes to the syllabus?
To support teachers and learners, we have:
- added or removed some sub-topics and learning outcomes to reflect current ICT thinking
- updated the learning objectives to demonstrate the depth you should teach each topic and better support progression between Cambridge IGCSE and International AS Level & A Level
- moved the subject content to a two-column format. This change has allowed us to restructure the subject content, which now includes notes and guidance designed to help you understand the scope of the topics
- included a list of command words used in the assessment to support teaching, learning and exam preparation.
What are the main changes to the assessment?
- We have reduced the number of marks and duration for the theory and practical papers.
- We have changed the titles of Paper 2 and Paper 3 to reflect the updates to the subject content.
- We have also revised the syllabus aims to reflect the updated subject content.
When do these changes take place?
The updated syllabus is for examination from June 2023 onwards. Examinations are available in March 2023 for India only. Please see the 2023-2025 syllabus for full details.
Support
We are developing a comprehensive range of materials to help you teach the updated syllabus. These resources will be available from June 2021 onwards (before first teaching) through our School Support Hub and include:
- Scheme of work
- Learner guide
- Teacher guide
- Specimen Paper Answers
- Example Candidate Responses (after first examination).
Training
Face-to-face and online training will be available. For up-to-date information, visit our Events and training calendar.
Endorsed resources
View the latest resources that are being developed by our Endorsement Partners for the Cambridge IGCSE Information & Communication Technology syllabus (0417).
Cambridge IGCSE ICT (Third edition) (Collins)
This course provides an engaging approach that uses scenarios to build skills and link theory to the practice of ICT, while showing students how to make progress, help prepare for their exams and achieve their targets.
Read more on the Collins website
Marshall Cavendish Education Cambridge IGCSE ICT (Marshall Cavendish Education)
This series encourages active learning and inquiry-based learning while metacognition is embedded throughout, allowing learners to delve deeper into the concepts presented and to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of technology.
Read more on the Marshall Cavendish Education website
ICT for Cambridge IGCSE (Third edition) (Cambridge University Press)
Develop a solid understanding of how and why technology and communication are core to the world we live in. A focus on practical skills enables students to apply theory to real-life scenarios, building core skills.
Read more on the Cambridge University Press website
Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (Third edition) (Hodder Education)
Written by renowned expert authors, our updated resources enable the learner to effectively navigate through the content of the updated Cambridge IGCSE Information & Communication Technology syllabus.
Read more on the Hodder Education website