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Resources for International GCSE English Language (9270)
May/June 2024 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2024 exam series.
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.
English Language and English Literature training
To understand the specification and our assessment approach, you can register for all upcoming sessions and watch the webinar recordings.
Teaching guidance document
Prepare for your year ahead by accessing the essential information you need to deliver the International GCSE English Language specification.
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 English Language specification will be assessed, so you can help your students prepare to sit 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 examiner’s 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 November 2020 exam series.
November 2019 past papers and mark schemes
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2019 exam series.
May/June 2019 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2019 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.
Speaking and listening exemplars
Prepare your students for their Speaking and Listening optional endorsement with the help of these exemplars.
Command words
Make sure your students understand what skills they are expected to demonstrate in each exam question.
CEFR equivalency grid
CEFR is an internationally recognised benchmark for language proficiency, used by educational institutions and employers across the world. Students can use our International GCSEs in English Language and English as a Second Language as evidence of English proficiency, with the grades they receive being equivalent to specific CEFR levels.
Candidate record forms
We produce candidate record forms for all coursework and controlled assessment components. They are for students and teachers to authenticate the work, and teachers to record their assessments and supporting information.
Centre declaration sheets
Centre declaration sheets are for schools/colleges to authenticate students’ internally-assessed work and confirm the internal standardisation of marking.
Resource pack (full version)
Prepare your students for International GCSE English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 with this pack of thematically-linked texts and associated activities. They are designed to develop understanding of ideas, encourage use and examination of textual detail, and explore the effects of linguistic features. There are also writing tasks that link to the source material.
Resource pack (review version)
Prepare your students for International GCSE English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 with this pack of thematically-linked texts and associated activities. They are designed to develop understanding of ideas, encourage use and examination of textual detail, and explore the effects of linguistic features. There are also writing tasks that link to the source material.
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.
Classroom activity sheets
Access worksheets developed by teachers for teachers, providing a useful set of practical resources to use in the classroom.
Key Stage 3 Mapping Documents
See how Oxford University Press’s lower secondary resources prepare students for the OxfordAQA International GCSE English Language specification.
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.
CEFR equivalency grid
CEFR is an internationally recognised benchmark for language proficiency, used by educational institutions and employers across the world. Students can use our International GCSEs in English Language and English as a Second Language as evidence of English proficiency, with the grades they receive being equivalent to specific CEFR levels.
Key Stage 3 Mapping Documents
See how Oxford University Press’s lower secondary resources prepare students for the OxfordAQA International GCSE English Language specification.
English Language and English Literature training
To understand the specification and our assessment approach, you can register for all upcoming sessions and watch the webinar recordings.
Teaching guidance document
Prepare for your year ahead by accessing the essential information you need to deliver the International GCSE English Language specification.
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.
Resource pack (full version)
Prepare your students for International GCSE English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 with this pack of thematically-linked texts and associated activities. They are designed to develop understanding of ideas, encourage use and examination of textual detail, and explore the effects of linguistic features. There are also writing tasks that link to the source material.
Resource pack (review version)
Prepare your students for International GCSE English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 with this pack of thematically-linked texts and associated activities. They are designed to develop understanding of ideas, encourage use and examination of textual detail, and explore the effects of linguistic features. There are also writing tasks that link to the source material.
Classroom activity sheets
Access worksheets developed by teachers for teachers, providing a useful set of practical resources to use in the classroom.
May/June 2024 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2024 exam series.
Specimen papers and mark schemes
See how the International GCSE English Language specification will be assessed, so you can help your students prepare to sit 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 examiner’s 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 November 2020 exam series.
November 2019 past papers and mark schemes
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the November 2019 exam series.
May/June 2019 past papers, mark schemes and examiner’s reports
Download OxfordAQA past papers and other resources from the May/June 2019 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.
Speaking and listening exemplars
Prepare your students for their Speaking and Listening optional endorsement with the help of these exemplars.
Candidate record forms
We produce candidate record forms for all coursework and controlled assessment components. They are for students and teachers to authenticate the work, and teachers to record their assessments and supporting information.
Centre declaration sheets
Centre declaration sheets are for schools/colleges to authenticate students’ internally-assessed work and confirm the internal standardisation of marking.
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.