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OxfordAQA IGCSE English Language
OxfordAQA International GCSE English Language (9270). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
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- Topic 1
Literary non-fiction and composition
Covers Section A, Section B
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Practice questions
- Topic 2
Source-based reading and directed writing
Covers Section A, Section B
Revision notes
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- Topic 3
Non-exam assessment
No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.
- Topic 4
Speaking and listening (optional endorsement)
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Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
Study guides
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Revision notes
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Practice questions
Source: OxfordAQA — official International GCSE English Language (9270) specification PDF — Version 5.1, for exams May/June 2018 onwards. Verified 2026-09-16. 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
- OxfordAQA IGCSE English Language
- Spec code
- 9270
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Lubna Waseem · Ammar Bilal
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 7 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- OxfordAQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 9270 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification
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The qualification
OxfordAQA International GCSE English Language (9270)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Thanks to its rigorous summative assessment of students' skills and abilities, this International English GCSE specification offers excellent preparation for International AS and A-level English Language, as well as giving students a grounding in a wide variety of language that will stay with them for life.
The board's own description is on the official OxfordAQA syllabus page.
Paper 1 (Literary Non-Fiction and Composition) is sat by all candidates; Paper 2 offers a choice between a Source-Based Reading and Directed Writing exam or a teacher-assessed, board-moderated non-exam assessment, weighted 60/40 with Paper 1. An optional Speaking and Listening endorsement is separately certificated. First teaching September 2016, first examined May/June 2018.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OxfordAQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Mixed assessment model
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Paper 1 – Literary Non-Fiction and Composition (all candidates) | 2h | 80 | 60% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Route A – Paper 2: Source-Based Reading and Directed Writing | 2h | 80 | 40% | Written exam |
| NEA: Route B – Non-Exam Assessment (written task and commentary) | — | 60 | 40% | Non-exam assessment |
This qualification offers alternative routes built from the components above — candidates complete one full route, not every component listed. See the source notes below for exactly which components make up each route.
Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: a linear qualification with two routes. All candidates sit Paper 1 (Literary Non-Fiction and Composition, 60% of GCSE). The remaining 40% is EITHER Route A's Paper 2 (Source-Based Reading and Directed Writing, an exam) OR Route B's Non-Exam Assessment (a written task and commentary, teacher assessed and AQA moderated) – shown as two routes, mirroring Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English 0475's compulsory-component-plus-routes pattern. An optional, separately certificated Speaking and Listening endorsement also exists but carries no marks toward this qualification's grade and is not modeled as a component. First teaching September 2016, first examined May/June 2018.
Questions about this course
How is OxfordAQA English Language (9270) assessed?
OxfordAQA English Language (9270) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Paper 1 – Literary Non-Fiction and Composition (all candidates)) — 2h, 80 marks, 60% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Route A – Paper 2: Source-Based Reading and Directed Writing) — 2h, 80 marks, 40% of the qualification; NEA (Route B – Non-Exam Assessment (written task and commentary)) — no fixed duration, 60 marks, 40% of the qualification. It is a mixed qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does OxfordAQA IGCSE English Language (9270) cover?
4 topics in the current syllabus: Literary non-fiction and composition; Source-based reading and directed writing; Non-exam assessment; Speaking and listening (optional endorsement). The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA IGCSE English Language (9270)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches OxfordAQA IGCSE English Language (9270) 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 OxfordAQA IGCSE English Language (9270) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 7 free resources for this course (exam preparation guides, practice questions, revision notes, study guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
English Language teaching and study resources, organised by level, board and topic.
English 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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