IGCSE : English - Literature (0486)

The syllabus enables learners to read, interpret and evaluate texts through the study of literature in English. Learners develop an understanding of literal meaning, relevant contexts and of the deeper themes or attitudes that may be expressed. Through their studies, they learn to recognise and appreciate the ways in which writers use English to achieve a range of effects, and will be able to present an informed, personal response to the material they have studied. The syllabus also encourages the exploration of wider and universal issues, promoting learners' better understanding of themselves and of the world around them.

Current Syllabus

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

2013 Syllabus (429Kb)

Future Syllabuses

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

2014 Syllabus (429Kb)
2015 Syllabus (355Kb)

Past Papers and Examiner Reports

You can download one or more papers for a previous session (November 2011 ). Please note that these papers may not reflect the content of the current syllabus.

November 2011 Examiner Report (7196Kb)
November 2011 Question Paper 11 (142Kb)

November 2011 Paper 11 Mark Scheme (99Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 12 (141Kb)

November 2011 Paper 12 Mark Scheme (99Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 13 (142Kb)

November 2011 Paper 13 Mark Scheme (99Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 31 (655Kb)

November 2011 Paper 31 Mark Scheme (98Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 32 (127Kb)

November 2011 Paper 32 Mark Scheme (98Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 33 (127Kb)

November 2011 Paper 33 Mark Scheme (97Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 41 (1949Kb)

November 2011 Paper 41 Mark Scheme (99Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 42 (181Kb)

November 2011 Paper 42 Mark Scheme (99Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 43 (232Kb)

November 2011 Paper 43 Mark Scheme (99Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 51 (505Kb)

November 2011 Paper 51 Mark Scheme (99Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 52 (408Kb)

November 2011 Paper 52 Mark Scheme (99Kb)

November 2011 Question Paper 53 (407Kb)

November 2011 Paper 53 Mark Scheme (99Kb)

Teachers registered with Cambridge can access our password-protected Teacher Support website, where a much wider selection of syllabus materials is available to download.