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Cambridge A Level Information Technology
Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 9626
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- A Level
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Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge A Level Information Technology (9626) only.
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AS Level
Topics 1–11. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.
- AS topic 1
Data processing and information
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- AS topic 2
Hardware and software
Covers Mainframe computers and supercomputers, System software, Utility software, Custom-written software and off-the-shelf software, User interfaces
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- AS topic 3
Monitoring and control
Covers Monitoring and measurement technologies, Control technologies
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- AS topic 4
Algorithms and flowcharts
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- AS topic 5
eSecurity
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- AS topic 6
The digital divide
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- AS topic 7
Expert systems
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- AS topic 8
Spreadsheets
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- AS topic 9
Modelling
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- AS topic 10
Database and file concepts
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- AS topic 11
Video and audio editing
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A Level
Topics 12–21. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.
- A Level topic 12
IT in society
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- A Level topic 13
New and emerging technologies
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- A Level topic 14
Communications technology
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- A Level topic 15
Project management
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- A Level topic 16
System life cycle
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- A Level topic 17
Data analysis and visualisation
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- A Level topic 18
Mail merge
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- A Level topic 19
Graphics creation
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- A Level topic 20
Animation
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- A Level topic 21
Programming for the web
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Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2025-2027 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- Cambridge A Level Information Technology
- Spec code
- 9626
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Harris Khan
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 63 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus
- Topic checklist
- Printable 9626 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.
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The qualification
Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology gives learners the knowledge and skills to select and use a range of applications software to solve problems, and an understanding of how key applications are used in the outside world.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
Valid for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 series. Staged: AS (sections 1-11) and A Level (adds 12-21), assessed across four papers (Theory, Practical, Advanced Theory, Advanced Practical).
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Staged qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Theory | 1h 45m | 70 | 25% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Practical | 2h 30m | 90 | 25% | Practical |
| Paper 3: Advanced Theory | 1h 45m | 70 | 25% | Written exam |
| Paper 4: Advanced Practical | 2h 30m | 90 | 25% | Practical |
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official PDF's "Assessment overview" (Syllabus overview, p.10-11): Paper 1 Theory (1h45/70 marks, 50% of AS / 25% of A Level) and Paper 2 Practical (2h30/90 marks, 50% of AS / 25% of A Level) form the AS Level; Paper 3 Advanced Theory (1h45/70 marks, 25% of A Level only) and Paper 4 Advanced Practical (2h30/90 marks, 25% of A Level only) complete the full A Level. Weighting figures recorded here are the "% of A Level" figures (25+25+25+25=100); the AS-only route uses the separate 50%/50% figures instead, not modeled as a distinct record. All four papers externally assessed. Same staged three-route structure (AS-only / staged A-Level / same-series A-Level) as sibling Computer Science 9618. Examination-series window 2025-2027; no separate first-teaching date published.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Information Technology (9626) assessed?
Cambridge Information Technology (9626) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Theory) — 1h 45m, 70 marks, 25% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Practical) — 2h 30m, 90 marks, 25% of the qualification; Paper 3 (Advanced Theory) — 1h 45m, 70 marks, 25% of the qualification; Paper 4 (Advanced Practical) — 2h 30m, 90 marks, 25% of the qualification. It is a staged qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does Cambridge A Level Information Technology (9626) cover?
21 topics in the current syllabus: Data processing and information; Hardware and software; Monitoring and control; Algorithms and flowcharts; eSecurity; The digital divide; Expert systems; Spreadsheets; Modelling; Database and file concepts; Video and audio editing; IT in society; New and emerging technologies; Communications technology; Project management; System life cycle; Data analysis and visualisation; Mail merge; Graphics creation; Animation; Programming for the web. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Cambridge A Level Information Technology (9626)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge A Level Information Technology (9626) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free Cambridge A Level Information Technology (9626) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 63 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
ICT teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Information Technology at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
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