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Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology (0417)

Syllabus overview

Students develop an understanding of the implications of technology in society and the ways Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can help at home, work and the wider world. Through practical and theoretical studies, students solve problems using a variety of common software such as word processors and interactive presentation software.

Learners will analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate ICT systems, making sure that they are fit for purpose. There is an emphasis on developing lifelong skills, which are essential across the curriculum and their future career.

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The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.

  • 2023 - 2025 Syllabus (PDF, 430KB)

Syllabus updates

  • Summary of the changes
    • 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.

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      Cambridge IGCSE ICT (Third edition) (Collins) front cover

      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 front cover

      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)

      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 & Communication Technology (Third edition) (Hodder) front cover

      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

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Important notices

  • Grade descriptions
    • For some subjects, the syllabus states that Grade Descriptions will be made available after first assessment in 2020, 2021 or 2022.

      Publication of grade descriptions was paused in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the temporary changes to the grading standard that have been in place for 2020, 2021 and 2022. We are currently working on producing these grade descriptions. This work will make sure that grade descriptions reflect examination outcomes appropriately and are based on the more stable grading standard that we expect to have in place for June 2023 onwards.

  • Front covers
    • From 2020, we have made some changes to the wording and layout of the front covers of our question papers to reflect the new Cambridge International branding and to make instructions clearer for candidates - learn more.

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