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Cambridge O Level Global Perspectives (2069)

Syllabus overview

Cambridge O Level Global Perspectives encourages learners to think about and explore solutions to significant global issues.

The syllabus:

develops learners’ ability to consider significant global issues from different perspectives
encourages learners to work collaboratively and individually and to apply their knowledge in different contexts
develops transferable skills to complement learning in other curricular areas.

Syllabuses

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

Syllabus updates

Syllabus changes
- To better meet the needs of learners, we have introduced a single list of topics to be used in all three components.
  
  We have increased the weighting for the Team Element in the Team Project to support the importance of the work done as a team. We have also included a list of command words in the syllabus.
  
  For full details of the changes, please see the 2025-2027 syllabus above.
Teaching and learning resources
- Coming soon
  
  We are developing a comprehensive range of resources to help teachers deliver this updated syllabus.
  
  We aim to provide a scheme of work and other relevant classroom resources. Example Candidate Responses will be available following the first examination in 2025. Visit the School Support Hub from June 2025 onwards for details
  
  Endorsed resources
  View the latest endorsed resources that are being developed by our endorsement partners for this syllabus.
  
  Cambridge IGCSE™ Global Perspectives (Collins)
  
  This course fully covers the Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Global Perspectives syllabuses (0457/2069). It develops students’ skills, preparing them for assessment as they explore contemporary global issues, rich international texts, data and case studies.
  
  Read more on the Collins website
  
  Cambridge IGCSE™ Global Perspectives 2nd edition (Cambridge University Press)
  
  Help your students become global citizens and develop 21st century skills, including communication and analysis. Encourage students to value and understand other peoples’ perspectives, exploring global topics such as climate change. Digital teacher’s resource available.
  
  Read more on the Cambridge University Press website

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Cambridge O Level Global Perspectives (2069)

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Coming soon

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