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OxfordAQA IGCSE Urdu Language

Urdu Language for OxfordAQA IGCSE (syllabus 9264) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9264
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
OxfordAQA IGCSE Urdu Language
Spec code
9264
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 9 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
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 Urdu (9264)

Our International GCSE Urdu has been designed to develop your students' multilingualism alongside their communication and analytical skills. — OxfordAQA, official syllabus page

Built around three themes — identity and culture; local, national, international and global areas of interest; and current and future study and employment — assessed through a Reading, Grammar and Meaning paper (including English-to-Urdu translation) and a Writing paper, equally weighted with no coursework. OxfordAQA's official title for this qualification is simply Urdu, not Urdu Language. First teaching September 2024, first examined June 2026 onwards. OxfordAQA does not offer Urdu 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 Urdu Language 9264
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Paper 1 -- Reading 1h 45m 70 50% Written exam
Paper 2: Paper 2 -- Writing 1h 45m 70 50% Written exam

Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: linear qualification, two equally weighted papers (Reading, including English-to-Urdu translation, and Writing), no coursework. OxfordAQA's official title for this qualification is simply "Urdu," not "Urdu Language"; Marlbridge's matrix uses the subjectSlug urdu-language. First teaching September 2024, first examined June 2026 onwards -- already examined as of this record's verification date. OxfordAQA does not offer Urdu at AS or A-level.

Assessment FAQs

How is OxfordAQA Urdu Language (9264) assessed?

OxfordAQA Urdu Language (9264) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Paper 1 -- Reading) — 1h 45m, 70 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Paper 2 -- Writing) — 1h 45m, 70 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

The subject

Urdu Language teaching and study resources, organised by level, board and topic.

All Urdu Language at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 3 topics below are the official subject content of OxfordAQA International GCSE Urdu (9264), for the Version 1.1 examination series, reproduced from the OxfordAQA syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 3 of 3 topics.

  1. 1 Theme 1 – Identity and Culture

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Me, My Family, Friends and People I Know · Technology in Everyday Life · Free-Time Activities

  2. 2 Theme 2 – Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Home, Town, Neighbourhood and Region · Social Issues · Global Issues · Travel and Tourism

  3. 3 Theme 3 – Current and Future Study and Employment

    3 Marlbridge resources

    My Studies · Life at School/College · Education Post-16 · Jobs, Career Choices and Ambitions

Source: OxfordAQA International Qualifications — official specification PDF — Version 1.1 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

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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