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Cambridge IGCSE Urdu Language
Cambridge IGCSE Urdu as a Second Language (0539) — the Cambridge syllabus for exams in 2025–2027. What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
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- Topic 1
Paper 1 – Reading and Writing
Covers Exercise 1: Short answer questions, Exercise 2: Multiple matching, Exercise 3: Note-making, Exercise 4: Summary, Exercise 5: Writing exercise, Exercise 6: Extended writing exercise
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- Topic 2
Paper 2 – Listening
Covers Exercise 1: Short answer questions, Exercise 2: Gap-fill sentences, Exercise 3: Multiple matching, Exercise 4: Multiple-choice questions
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- Topic 3
Component 5 – Speaking (optional, separately endorsed)
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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 IGCSE Urdu Language
- Spec code
- 0539
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Farheen Zehra
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 8 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus for 2025–2027
- Topic checklist
- Printable 0539 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-25, official Cambridge specification
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The qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Urdu as a Second Language (0539)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Cambridge IGCSE Urdu as a Second Language encourages learners to develop practical communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Urdu.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
All candidates take Paper 1 (Reading and Writing, 67%, six exercises) and Paper 2 (Listening, 33%, four exercises). Centres can additionally enter candidates for the optional, separately-endorsed Component 5 Speaking, which does not count toward the overall qualification grade. Exams are offered in the June series only (no November series for this syllabus). Current syllabus is valid for 2025, 2026 and 2027; the published successor for 2028 and 2029 (745678-2028-2029-syllabus.pdf, Version 1) keeps the identical Paper 1/Paper 2/Component 5 structure and weightings.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Reading and Writing (Second Language) | 2h | 60 | 67% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Listening (Second Language) | approx. 35–45m | 30 | 33% | Written exam |
| Component 5: Speaking (optional, separately endorsed) (Second Language) | approx. 10–12m | 60 | 0% | Oral |
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-10-04. Cambridge IGCSE Urdu as a Second Language. Component 5 Speaking is OPTIONAL and internally-assessed/externally-moderated – it does NOT contribute to the overall IGCSE grade (separately endorsed 1-5), so it is shown with a weighting of 0% rather than left out. Its duration is "approximately 10–12 minutes" and Paper 2's is "approximately 35–45 minutes" (syllabus Version 2, pp.9, 15 and 16); both are shown as those ranges.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Urdu Language (0539) assessed?
Cambridge Urdu Language (0539) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Reading and Writing) — 2h, 60 marks, 67% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Listening) — approximately 35–45 minutes, 30 marks, 33% of the qualification; Component 5 (Speaking (optional, separately endorsed)) — approximately 10–12 minutes, 60 marks, 0% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-10-04.
What topics does Cambridge IGCSE Urdu Language (0539) cover?
3 topics in the current syllabus: Paper 1 – Reading and Writing; Paper 2 – Listening; Component 5 – Speaking (optional, separately endorsed). The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Cambridge IGCSE Urdu Language (0539)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge IGCSE Urdu Language (0539) 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 IGCSE Urdu Language (0539) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 8 free resources for this course (study guides, exam preparation guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Urdu Language teaching and study resources, organised by level, board and topic.
Urdu Language 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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