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OxfordAQA IGCSE Pakistan Studies

OxfordAQA International GCSE Pakistan Studies (9236). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9236
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
IGCSE
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Topics and resources

7 free resources, 2 of 2 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International GCSE Pakistan Studies (9236), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA IGCSE Pakistan Studies (9236) only.

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  1. Topic 1 3 resources

    Paper 1 – The History and Culture of Pakistan

    Covers The Pakistan Movement (1857–1947), Pakistan into the 21st Century: From Independence to 2022, Islam in the Subcontinent (c700–c1831) (optional), The Mughal Empire (c1526–c1850s) (optional)

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  2. Topic 2 3 resources

    Paper 2 – The Human and Physical Geography of Pakistan

    Covers The Landscape and Natural Resources of Pakistan, The People and Economy of Pakistan, Globalisation, Transport and Communication in Pakistan (optional), Creating a Sustainable Future for Pakistan (optional)

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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 International Qualifications — official specification PDF — Version 1.9. 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
OxfordAQA IGCSE Pakistan Studies
Spec code
9236
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes, one-to-one only (Rs 6,000 per class; other currencies) — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Azam Siddique
Are resources available?
Yes — 7 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official specification
OxfordAQA specification
Topic checklist
Printable 9236 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 Pakistan Studies (9236)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

With a unique and modern syllabus, our International GCSE Pakistan Studies course offers students a thorough understanding of Pakistan's human and physical geography and its people's experiences throughout history and in recent times.

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

Paper 1 covers the Pakistan Movement (1857-1947) and Pakistan into the 21st century, with a choice between Islam in the subcontinent or the Mughal Empire; Paper 2 covers landscape and natural resources and people and economy, with a choice between globalisation and transport or a sustainable future. Two equally weighted written papers, no coursework. First examined May/June 2026 onwards. OxfordAQA does not offer Pakistan Studies at AS or A-level — International GCSE is the only level offered.

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 Pakistan Studies 9236
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: The History and Culture of Pakistan 1h 30m 77 50% Written exam
Paper 2: The Human and Physical Geography of Pakistan 1h 30m 77 50% Written exam

Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-10-04. Specification (Version 1.9), for International GCSE exams May/June 2026 onwards – no separate first-teaching date is stated in the document. Each paper: written exam, 1h30, 77 marks, 50% of GCSE, with three sections (two compulsory topics + one choice of two optional topics) worth 28/28/21 raw marks.

Questions about this course

How is OxfordAQA Pakistan Studies (9236) assessed?

OxfordAQA Pakistan Studies (9236) is assessed through: Paper 1 (The History and Culture of Pakistan) — 1h 30m, 77 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (The Human and Physical Geography of Pakistan) — 1h 30m, 77 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-10-04.

What topics does OxfordAQA IGCSE Pakistan Studies (9236) cover?

2 topics in the current syllabus: Paper 1 – The History and Culture of Pakistan; Paper 2 – The Human and Physical Geography of Pakistan. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA IGCSE Pakistan Studies (9236)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches OxfordAQA IGCSE Pakistan Studies (9236) live online, one-to-one only, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.

Are there free OxfordAQA IGCSE Pakistan Studies (9236) 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

Pakistan Studies teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Pakistan Studies at Marlbridge

Pakistan Studies at other qualifications

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