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Resources for International GCSE Geography (9230)
Specification
Familiarise yourself with the syllabus content and assessment structure of this qualification.
Scheme of Work
Plan your course with the help of a suggested pathway through the syllabus so you can be sure you are covering the essential content.
Summary of changes
Quickly see the differences between the old International GCSE Geography specification and the new OxfordAQA specification.
Switching guide
Quickly see the differences between your old International GCSE Geography specification and the OxfordAQA specification.
Geography training
To understand the specification and our assessment approach, you can register for all upcoming sessions and watch the webinar recordings.
Teaching guidance document
Useful information for teachers, including course planning and more detail about our assessments.
Teaching guidance video
Preparing to teach International GCSE Geography? Watch our ‘Teaching Guidance’ video to fully orient yourself with the specification and assessment requirements.
Textbooks
Textbooks are also available from Oxford University Press. If you would like a closer look at the Oxford University Press textbook that supports this qualification, click on the link below. This will allow you to create an account that will give you free access to a 30-day online evaluation copy, meaning you can explore the resource and make sure it is right for you and your students.
Specimen papers and mark schemes
See how the International GCSE Geography specification will be assessed, so you can help your students prepare for their exams.
Mock papers and mark schemes
The following sample papers and mark schemes can be used for mock exams in preparation for the main exam. They can only be downloaded by teachers who are logged into our secure area.
November 2023 past papers and mark schemes
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2023 exam series.
May/June 2023 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2023 exam series.
November 2022 past papers and mark schemes
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2022 exam series.
May/June 2022 past papers, mark schemes and examiners’ reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2022 exam series.
November 2020 past papers and mark schemes
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the Nov 2020 exam series.
Marked exemplars
Prepare your students in exam technique with the help of exemplar student answers and examiner commentaries that show how examiners interpret the mark scheme.
Command words
Make sure your students understand what skills they are expected to demonstrate in each exam question.
Enhanced Results Analysis™ tool
Our free Enhanced Results Analysis™ tool (ERA™) gives you instant analysis of your students’ results. You’ll see how students performed in each unit and topic, and the marks they received for each question. This allows you to see which questions proved the most challenging, or how different classes performed, so you know what areas to focus on in following years. ERA™ is available after results are published.
International GCSE Plus
OxfordAQA International GCSE Geography is available with International GCSE Plus. This is an optional endorsed component in which students can explore any aspect of Geography through a research-based piece of analytic work. Visit the International GCSE Plus page to learn more and access the accompanying resources.
Specification
Familiarise yourself with the syllabus content and assessment structure of this qualification.
Scheme of Work
Plan your course with the help of a suggested pathway through the syllabus so you can be sure you are covering the essential content.
Summary of changes
Quickly see the differences between the old International GCSE Geography specification and the new OxfordAQA specification.
Switching guide
Quickly see the differences between your old International GCSE Geography specification and the OxfordAQA specification.
Geography training
To understand the specification and our assessment approach, you can register for all upcoming sessions and watch the webinar recordings.
Teaching guidance document
Useful information for teachers, including course planning and more detail about our assessments.
Teaching guidance video
Preparing to teach International GCSE Geography? Watch our ‘Teaching Guidance’ video to fully orient yourself with the specification and assessment requirements.
Textbooks
Textbooks are also available from Oxford University Press. If you would like a closer look at the Oxford University Press textbook that supports this qualification, click on the link below. This will allow you to create an account that will give you free access to a 30-day online evaluation copy, meaning you can explore the resource and make sure it is right for you and your students.
Command words
Make sure your students understand what skills they are expected to demonstrate in each exam question.
International GCSE Plus
OxfordAQA International GCSE Geography is available with International GCSE Plus. This is an optional endorsed component in which students can explore any aspect of Geography through a research-based piece of analytic work. Visit the International GCSE Plus page to learn more and access the accompanying resources.
Specimen papers and mark schemes
See how the International GCSE Geography specification will be assessed, so you can help your students prepare for their exams.
Mock papers and mark schemes
The following sample papers and mark schemes can be used for mock exams in preparation for the main exam. They can only be downloaded by teachers who are logged into our secure area.
November 2023 past papers and mark schemes
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2023 exam series.
May/June 2023 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2023 exam series.
November 2022 past papers and mark schemes
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2022 exam series.
May/June 2022 past papers, mark schemes and examiners’ reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2022 exam series.
November 2020 past papers and mark schemes
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the Nov 2020 exam series.
Marked exemplars
Prepare your students in exam technique with the help of exemplar student answers and examiner commentaries that show how examiners interpret the mark scheme.
Enhanced Results Analysis™ tool
Our free Enhanced Results Analysis™ tool (ERA™) gives you instant analysis of your students’ results. You’ll see how students performed in each unit and topic, and the marks they received for each question. This allows you to see which questions proved the most challenging, or how different classes performed, so you know what areas to focus on in following years. ERA™ is available after results are published.
