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Cambridge International AS and A Level Information Technology (9626)

This syllabus encourages learners to become effective and discerning users of IT. It helps them to develop a broad range of IT skills, knowledge and understanding. Learners study the structure and use of IT systems within a wide range of organisations, including the use of a variety of computer networks. As a result, learners gain an understanding of IT system life cycles, and how these affect the workplace. They also learn about the wider impact of IT on society in general. At A Level, learners also study simple programming for the web relevant to their own use of IT.

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  • 2021 Syllabus (PDF, 430KB)
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  • We review all of our syllabuses regularly to make sure they continue to meet the needs of our schools and are up-to-date with current thinking. We have updated this syllabus and all assessment materials or first examination in 2022.

    How has the syllabus changed?

    • We have made some small changes to the assessment objectives to improve clarity. These changes do not affect the meaning or focus of the assessment objectives.
    • The subject content has been updated and changed to better support progression between Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level.
    • We have moved the subject content to a two-column format and added guidance to help teachers understand the scope of topics. These changes take account of standard command word definitions which have been included in the syllabus.
    • We have updated the list of command words to help learners know what's expected of them in the exam.

    How has the assessment changed?

    • All existing components have been retained and changes are fairly minor, however we have reduced the number of marks on the theory and practical papers.

    When do these changes take place?

    The updated syllabus is for examination from June 2022. Please see the 2022-2024 syllabus above for full details.


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    Endorsed resources

    View supporting resources for Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626).

    Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (Cambridge University Press)

    Cambridge International AS & A Level IT (Hodder)

    Develop theoretical and practical IT skills with this comprehensive Student’s Book written by experienced authors and examiners specially for the new Cambridge International AS & A Level IT syllabus (9626).

    Read more on the Hodder website

    Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (Cambridge University Press)

    IT for Cambridge International AS & A Level (Cambridge University Press)

    Encourage your students to develop their hands-on IT skills with 50% more practical activities than the previous edition. Detailed explanations with examples and exam-style questions provide students with everything they need to practise in class or at home.

    Read more on the Cambridge University press website

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