Cambridge IGCSE English Literature
Why Study Cambridge IGCSE English Literature
The ability to read, interpret and evaluate texts through the study of IGCSE English Literature will improve a person’s ability to communicate with others, and stimulate their creativity. Our Cambridge IGCSE English Literature homeschooling course will inspire and challenge your child as they delve deeply into a range of fascinating books and poems.
Studying IGCSE English Literature will enable your child to visit new places, gain new experiences, and meet new people – without ever leaving the house!
For more details see IGCSE Exam Information and take a look at our latest Exam Results.
Key Topics Covered in the Course
By the end of your Cambridge IGCSE English Literature course your child should be able to:
- Read, evaluate and interpret texts
- Recognise and analyse the ways writers achieve a range of effects
- Create and articulate, well-informed, justified personal responses to the texts they have studied
Prior Requirements and Hours of Study
- The Cambridge IGCSE course assumes that our young learners will have studied English Language from the English National Curriculum (Years 7 – 9) or an equivalent national educational framework. However, we always welcome enquiries from mature students who may have alternative experiences.
- Your child should allow for up to 150 hours’ study time to complete the course plus additional time for completing assignments. Please note that 150 hours is an approximate figure which depends on their learning abilities and the pace at which they work.
- We offer Study Skills Sessions for those students who need some extra help managing their studies.
The Syllabus and Exam
The course will prepare your child for the Cambridge (CAIE) IGCSE English Literature syllabus 0475 or 0992.
- The set texts to be studied for 2019 and 2020 are: Shakespeare: Macbeth, Fourteen poems from Songs of Ourselves, a Cambridge anthology of 19th and 20th Century verse (the poems for 2020 are a different selection than those for 2019), Alan Paton: Cry the Beloved Country
- The set texts to be studied for 2021 are: Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Fourteen poems from Songs of Ourselves (same selection as those for 2020), a Cambridge anthology of 19th and 20th Century verse, Alan Paton: Cry the Beloved Country
- The set texts to be studied for 2022 are: Shakespeare: Twelfth Night, Fifteen poems from Songs of Ourselves Volume 2, a Cambridge anthology of 19th and 20th Century verse, Jhumpa Lahiri: The Namesake
The exam comprises three written papers:
Paper 1: Set texts, poetry and prose: 1 hour and 30 minutes (50% of the total mark)
Paper 3: Set text, drama: 45 minutes (25%)
Paper 4: Unseen: 1 hour and 15 minutes (25%)
There are Cambridge exam centres in over 150 countries. We can provide details of those most convenient.
Course Fee
The fee for Cambridge IGCSE English Literature is £495 via instalments, or £470 if paid in full.
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Meet Our IGCSE English Literature Tutors
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Aline Boundy
I love languages and am fascinated by how they work. I enjoy guiding young people to achieve their full potential. I look forward to working with you and supporting you on your learning journey.
BA, PGCE Subject: English Language & Literature View Profile -
Sarah Wilson
I am a warm, caring and perceptive tutor who enjoys unearthing my students’ literary interests. I have substantial experience tutoring students for whom English is not their first language.
MA, PGCE, PGDip Subject: English Language & Literature View Profile -
Fiona Macdonald
I love to hear how my students respond to their reading and am committed to supporting them in developing clear, thoughtful, organised and persuasive writing skills of their own.
BA, MSt, DPhil, PGCE Subject: English Language, English Literature View Profile -
Alexander Rhodes
I have high expectations of my students. I aim to equip my students with reading and writing skills that are useful in all their endeavours and a curiosity about the written word for its own sake.
MA, DPhil Subject: English Language & LIterature View Profile -
Leanne Johnson
I encourage my pupils to take an active approach to their studies. If my student isn’t enjoying an activity, I’ll stop and find another approach. I believe this mentality is why homeschooling works well
BA, PGCE Subject: English Language & Literature View Profile -
FIona Williams
I believe there is a different educational route for everybody. It is our job to find a way for that person to access education. There is nothing more rewarding than that “light-bulb” moment
MA Subject: English Language & Literature View Profile -
Mandy Lloyd
I love writing, reading, studying and researching! I am here to help you achieve your potential: to accomplish and achieve your goals! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or queries.
BA, MA, PGCE, PhD Subject: English Language & Literature & Psychology View Profile -
Beverley Molyneux
Learning the rules with which to manipulate language can be life changing. It takes time but it’s worth it and I’ll be here to guide you. I have also been an examiner and understand the exam process.
BA (Hons), QTS Subject: English Language and English Literature View Profile -
Sarah Keeler
I love all types of storytelling. I always like to encourage my pupils to read as much as possible and I like to offer book suggestions. I look forward to sharing my passion for English with you!
BSc, PGCE Subject: English Language & Literature View Profile -
Stephen Follows
Words are extraordinary. I love the way they can take you to places you’ve never been. I love the way they can seem to be telling you one thing and actually be saying something else entirely.
MA, PGCE Subject: English Language & Literature View Profile
Kevin Loh, Homeschooling Student, Singapore
I received an A* for my IGCSE English Literature. It came as a wonderful surprise as I received only a C for my preliminary mock exams in school. What really helped me were the notes that Wolsey Hall Oxford provided. This was particularly so because there were hardly any available resources on the stories and poems I had to learn for the exam. The notes provided were excellent – in depth yet easy to understand. Literature was not my best subject and to get an A* was truly awesome – thank you Wolsey Hall Oxford!
