CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
IGCSE INFORMATION TO PARENTS & CANDIDATES
MAY / JUNE 2016
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
IGCSE MAY/JUNE 2016
A guide for PARENTS and STUDENTS
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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
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SUBJECT
Accounting
CODE
452
Arabic
544
Biology (Extended)
Biology (Core)
Business Studies
Chemistry (Extended)
Chemistry (Core)
Computer Science
Economics
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610
OPTION
AX
Y
CX
610
GX
0450
AX
620
CX
620
GX
478
AX
455
X
PAPERS
Dates
11- Paper 11
21- Paper 21
Friday 27 May 2016 PM
Friday 20 May 2016 PM
22- Reading
03- Speaking
42- Writing
Tuesday 03 May 2016 AM
TBC
Thursday 12 May 2016 AM
21- Multiple Choice (Extended)
41- Theory Extended
61- Alternative to Practical
11- Multiple Choice (Core)
31- Theory Extended
61- Alternative to Practical
11- Short Answer / Structured Response 11
21- Case Study
Tuesday 17 May 2016 PM
Tuesday 17 May 2016 PM
Wednesday 04 May 2016 PM
Tuesday 17 May 2016 PM
Tuesday 17 May 2016 PM
Wednesday 04 May 2016 PM
Monday 16 May 2016 PM
Monday 23 May 2016 PM
21- Multiple Choice
41- Theory Extended
61- Alternative to Practical
Thursday 19 May 2016 PM
Thursday 19 May 2016 PM
Tuesday 10 May 2016 PM
11- Multiple Choice
31- Theory Extended
61- Alternative to Practical
Thursday 19 May 2016 PM
Thursday 19 May 2016 PM
Tuesday 10 May 2016 PM
11- Paper 11Theory
21- Paper 21Problem Solving and Programming
Tuesday 24 May 2016 PM
Thursday 26 May 2016 PM
11- Multiple Choice
21- Structured Questions
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Wednesday 18 May 2016 PM
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SUBJECT
CODE
OPTION
PAPERS
Dates
English As A Second Language
(Count in Speaking)
511
AX
11- Reading and writing(Core)
31- Listening (Core)
51- Oral Communication (Core)
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
TBC
English As A Second Language
(Count in Speaking)
511
CX
11- Reading and writing(Core)
31- Listening (Core)
81- Oral Communication Mark Carried Forward
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
NA
11- Reading and writing(Core)
31- Listening (Core)
86- Oral Communication (Coursework) Mark
Carried Forward
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
NA
English As A Second Language
(Count in Speaking)
511
DX
English As A Second Language
(Count in Speaking)
511
EX
21- Reading and writing(Extended)
41- Listening (Extended)
51- Oral Communication
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
TBC
English As A Second Language
(Count in Speaking)
511
GX
21- Reading and writing(Extended)
41- Listening (Extended)
81- Oral Communication Mark Carried Forward
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
NA
HX
21- Reading and writing(Extended)
41- Listening (Extended)
86- Oral Communication (Coursework) Mark
Carried Forward
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
NA
English As A Second Language
(Count in Speaking)
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SUBJECT
English As A Second Language
(Speaking Endorsement)
English As A Second Language
(Speaking Endorsement)
English As A Second Language
(Speaking Endorsement)
English As A Second Language
(Speaking Endorsement)
English As A Second Language
(Speaking Endorsement)
English As A Second Language
(Speaking Endorsement)
CODE
510
510
510
510
510
510
OPTION
PAPERS
Dates
11- Reading and writing(Core)
31- Listening (Core)
51- Oral Communication
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
NA
11- Reading and writing(Core)
31- Listening (Core)
81- Oral Communication Mark Carried Forward
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
NA
DX
11- Reading and writing(Core)
31- Listening (Core)
86- Oral Communication (Coursework) Mark
Carried Forward
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
NA
EX
21- Reading and writing(Extended)
41- Listening (Extended)
51- Oral Communication
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
NA
GX
21- Reading and writing(Extended)
41- Listening (Extended)51
81- Oral Communication Mark Carried Forward
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
NA
AX
CX
HX
21- Reading and writing(Extended)
41- Listening (Extended)
86- Oral Communication (Coursework) Mark
Carried Forward
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
NA
- Candidates appearing for First Language English (0500) cannot take English as a Second Language (0510 or 0511) in the same session
- For English as a Second Language, please choose subject code: 0510 or 0511
- English as a Second Language 0511: Speaking exam weighs 15%, Listening 15% and Reading & Writing 70%.
- English as a Second Language 0510: Speaking exam weighs 0%, Listening 30% and Reading & Writing 70%.
- Candidates appearing for First Language Arabic (508) cannot take Arabic (0544) in the same session.
- Entries with asterisks * refer to a note through text.
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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
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SUBJECT
Environmental Management
Environmental Management
First language Arabic
CODE
680
680
OPTION
PAPERS
Dates
BX
11- Paper 11
21- Paper 21
41- Alternative To Coursework 41
Monday 06 June 2016 PM
Wednesday 08 June 2016 PM
Friday 10 June 2016 PM
CX
11- Paper 11
21- Paper 21
83- Coursework Mark Carried Forward
Monday 06 June 2016 PM
Wednesday 08 June 2016 PM
NA
1- Reading
2- Writing
508
Monday 16 May 2016 AM
Thursday 19 May 2016 AM
First language English
(Oral Endorsement)
500
CR
21-Reading Passages (Extended)
31-Directed Writing & Composition
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
First language English
(Oral Endorsement)
500
ER
11-Reading Passages (Core)
84-Directed Writing & Composition
Tuesday 03 May 2016 PM
Friday 06 May 2016 PM
First language French
(Oral Endorsement)
501
1-Reading
2-Writing
Monday 16 May 2016 AM
Thursday 19 May 2016 AM
520
11-LIstening
21-Reading
03-Speaking
41-Writing
Monday 09 May 2016 PM
Friday 13 May 2016 PM
TBC
Monday 09 May 2016 PM
French
French
Geography
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520
460
X
XC
BY
11-Listening
21-Reading
41-Writing
83-Speaking Mark Carried Forward
Monday 09 May 2016 PM
Friday 13 May 2016 PM
Monday 09 May 2016 PM
NA
12-Geographical Themes
22-Geographical Skills
42-Alternative to Coursework
Tuesday 03 May 2016 AM
Friday 06 May 2016 AM
Tuesday 24 May 2016 AM
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SUBJECT
Geography
History
History
Information & Communication Technology
CODE
OPTION
460
CY
12-Geographical Themes
22-Geographical Skills
83-Coursework Mark Carried Forward
Tuesday 03 May 2016 AM
Friday 06 May 2016 AM
470
BY
12-Paper 12
22-Paper 22
42- Alternative to Coursework
Monday 09 May 2016 AM
Friday 13 May 2016 AM
Monday 06 June 2016 AM
470
CY
12-Paper 12
22-Paper 22
83-Coursework Mark Carried Forward
Monday 09 May 2016 AM
Friday 13 May 2016 AM
NA
DY
12- Theory
22- Document Production, Data Manipulation
and Presentations
32- Data Analysis and Website Authoring
Wednesday 18 May 2016 AM
TBC
Wednesday 04 May 2016 PM
Wednesday 11 May 2016 PM
417
PAPERS
Dates
TBC
Islamiyat
493
AX
11-Paper 11
21-Paper 21
Literature (English)
486
AY
12-Poetry and Prose
22-Drama
Monday 23 May 2016 AM
Friday 27 May 2016 AM
Literature (English)
486
BY
12-Poetry and Prose
32-Drama ( Open Text )
42-Unseen
Monday 23 May 2016 AM
Friday 27 May 2016 AM
Friday 27 May 2016 AM
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SUBJECT
CODE
OPTION
PAPERS
Dates
Literature (English)
486
EY
12-Poetry and Prose
32-Drama ( Open Text )
82-Coursework Mark Carried Forward from
0486/05
Mathematics
( without coursework)
580
AY
12-Paper 12 (Core)
32-Paper 32 (Core)
Wednesday 04 May 2016 AM
Wednesday 11 May 2016 AM
Mathematics
( without coursework)
580
BY
22-Paper 22 (Extended)
42-Paper 22 (Extended)
Wednesday 04 May 2016 AM
Wednesday 11 May 2016 AM
21-Multiple Choice (Extended)
41-Theory (Extended)
61-Alternative to practical
Wednesday 25 May 2016 PM
Wednesday 25 May 2016 PM
Thursday 12 May 2016 PM
Physics
Monday 23 May 2016 AM
Friday 27 May 2016 AM
NA
625
CX
625
GX
11-Multiple Choice (Core)
31-Theory (Core)
61-Alternative to practical
Wednesday 25 May 2016 PM
NA
Thursday 12 May 2016 PM
495
AY
12-Paper 12
22- Paper 22
Wednesday 01 June 2016 AM
Friday 03 June 2016 AM
471
A
1-Written Paper
2-Alternative to coursework
Wednesday 25 May 2016 AM
Thursday 09 June 2016 AM
471
C
1-Written Paper
83-Coursework Mark Carried Forward
Wednesday 25 May 2016 AM
NA
Physics
Sociology
Travel And Tourism
Travel And Tourism
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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
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Frequently Asked Questions
What arrangements are there for special needs candidates?
We make every effort to cater for candidates with special needs. If you require special
arrangements to be made (for example extra time, enlarged print papers etc.) you must
make this request when you register for your exam. All special consideration requests are
subject to Cambridge approval.
What if a candidate suddenly falls sick?
We have trained first aiders at all our exams venue to attend to such cases. At the first
instance, we take the candidate away from exam hall to rest. We try to assess the
candidates’ condition as quickly as possible and contact the parent. If the candidate
recovers within 15 minutes, we allow the candidate to continue the exam. However,
additional time will only be permitted at the discretion of the Exams Officer/Supervisor.
What items are permitted into the exam hall?
Candidates must bring black/blue pen, pencil, eraser, non-programmable calculator,
geometrical instruments and any other permitted materials required for the exam along
with the Statement of Entry (SOE) and a valid National ID/passport.
What happens if a candidate forgets to bring passport or SOE?
It is very important that you bring your SOE to prove your identity to take an exam. If
for any reason you do not have your documents you must inform the supervisor/exams
officer at the venue. Although we will make every effort to ensure that you sit for the test,
we cannot guarantee that this will be possible.
What is the reporting time for the exam and what if a candidate reports late to the
venue?
The reporting time is time at which the candidate should report to the exam venue.
Please refer to the venue letter for the reporting time. British Council reserves the right
not to allow entry into the exam if this requirement is not met. Candidates are not
allowed to enter the exam room while instructions are being read and question papers
distributed. Late candidates will only be allowed entry once the exam has started and
will not receive extra time. However, these candidates will have access to printed copy of
“Instructions to candidates” to read before entering the examination hall.
How do we contact candidates?
We use several methods to communicate with our registered candidates. We may contact
you through emails, SMS for quick updates, our website and facebook page.
What facilities are there for parents?
Our primary concern is the security and comfort of the students. Wherever possible we
try to cater to the needs of any accompanying parent/guardian. These facilities may vary
from venue to venue. Please note that there may not be a waiting area for
parents/guardians at some venues.
Procedures for feedback or complaints
If you want to give feedback or make a complaint, you must do this immediately after the
exam with the exams officer/supervisor at the venue or write to us at
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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
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Important points to note about your examinations
 Bring your original SoE and valid original ID/passport to every exam.
 Upon receipt of SoE please check very carefully and make sure that all your
personal details and subjects that you have registered are recorded. If you find
any information is incorrect please email info@kw.britishcouncil.org immediately.
Unreported errors could result in receiving incorrect or incomplete results or incur
late penalty fees.
 Be on time for all your exams.
 Involvement in any type of misbehaviour or malpractice at the exam venue may
lead to disqualification.
 Only take exam materials and equipment that are permitted in the examination
room.
 Do not talk to or disturb other candidates during exam.
 If you leave exam room unattended by an invigilator, you will not be allowed to
return to examination room.
All the best for your examination.
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