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. We have consulted and worked with subject experts to review the syllabus, so that the breadth and depth is clearer. 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:
- clarified the assessment objectives and made small changes to their weightings
- five topics now at Cambridge International A Level
- embedded business strategy within the five main topics at Cambridge International A Level. Students are now encouraged to learn this within context
- included formulae for ratios to support the analysis of published accounts
- included a list of command words and their meanings.
What are the main changes to the assessment?
- There are now two papers at Cambridge International A Level, Paper 3 and Paper 4. We have reduced the duration for Paper 3.
- We have retitled all papers to better describe the focus of each one.
- We have revised the levels-based marking criteria for all papers to maintain validity and reliability of assessment.
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 above 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
- 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 International AS & A Level Business syllabus (9609).
Business for Cambridge International AS & A Level (Fourth edition) (Cambridge University Press)
From studying real-life business scenarios, to ESL support with language worksheets, the new edition of this series gives students the support they need to study this course effectively, and helps prepare them for assessment.
Read more on the Cambridge University Press website
Cambridge International AS & A Level Business (Second edition) (Hodder Education)
Build strong subject knowledge and skills and an international outlook with expert author guidance and in-depth coverage of the revised Cambridge International AS & A Level Business syllabus (9609).
Read more on the Hodder Education website