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OxfordAQA IGCSE Geography

OxfordAQA International GCSE Geography (9230). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9230
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
IGCSE
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Topics and resources

10 free resources, 3 of 3 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International GCSE Geography (9230), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA IGCSE Geography (9230) only.

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  1. Topic 1 3 resources

    Living with the Physical Environment

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. Topic 2 3 resources

    Challenges in the Human Environment

    Covers Urban growth and challenges (Section A), World cities – London and New York (Section A)

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  3. Topic 3 3 resources

    Geographical and Fieldwork Skills

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides

No study guide for this course yet.

Revision notes

No revision notes for this course yet.

Practice questions

Source: OxfordAQA — official specification PDF — Version 4.3. 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 Geography
Spec code
9230
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Not at the moment — free study resources only
Are resources available?
Yes — 10 published
Is enrolment open?
No — classes are not currently offered in this subject
Official specification
OxfordAQA specification
Topic checklist
Printable 9230 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OxfordAQA specification on 2026-08-18.

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The qualification

OxfordAQA International GCSE Geography (9230)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

OxfordAQA International GCSE Geography is a globally relevant course which introduces students to the fundamental theories, concepts and processes of geography at global, regional and local scales, with the opportunity for teachers to use relevant local examples.

The board's own description is on the official OxfordAQA syllabus page.

Living with the Physical Environment and Challenges in the Human Environment are assessed through two written papers, with a third paper on geographical and fieldwork skills; no coursework component. First teaching September 2018, first examined May/June 2020.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OxfordAQA syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for OxfordAQA Geography 9230
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Paper 1 – Living with the Physical Environment 1h 30m 80 36% Written exam
Paper 2: Paper 2 – Challenges in the Human Environment 1h 30m 80 36% Written exam
Paper 3: Paper 3 – Geographical and Fieldwork Skills 1h 15m 60 28% Written exam

Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: linear qualification, three papers weighted 36/36/28, no coursework. The page also notes exams for this specification now take place in May/June only, with no November series from 2026. First teaching September 2018, first examined May/June 2020.

Questions about this course

How is OxfordAQA Geography (9230) assessed?

OxfordAQA Geography (9230) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Paper 1 – Living with the Physical Environment) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 36% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Paper 2 – Challenges in the Human Environment) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 36% of the qualification; Paper 3 (Paper 3 – Geographical and Fieldwork Skills) — 1h 15m, 60 marks, 28% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does OxfordAQA IGCSE Geography (9230) cover?

3 topics in the current syllabus: Living with the Physical Environment; Challenges in the Human Environment; Geographical and Fieldwork Skills. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA IGCSE Geography (9230)?

Not at the moment. Marlbridge publishes free study resources for OxfordAQA IGCSE Geography (9230) but is not offering classes in it.

Are there free OxfordAQA IGCSE Geography (9230) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 10 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

Geography study resources, organised by level and topic. Marlbridge is not offering classes in this subject at the moment.

All Geography at Marlbridge

Geography 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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