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.
Coming soon
We are developing a wide range of support to help you plan and teach the 2022-2024 syllabus.
Support
We are developing a range of materials to help you teach the updated syllabus including a Scheme of work, Next Steps guide, Learner guide and Example Candidate Responses. These resources will be available from April 2020 onwards (before first teaching) through our School Support Hub
Training
Online Introductory Training will be available from June 2020 and online Extension Training from September 2021.
Endorsed resources
View the latest resources that are being developed for Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626).
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
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