The fourth edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE English Student's Book covers in depth every skill and topic in the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990), showing students how to make progress.


This Student's Book supports the syllabuses for examination from 2027.


Exam Board: Cambridge International Education


Level & Subject: Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990)


For examination from 2027


We are working towards endorsement of this series for the Cambridge Pathway to support the syllabus (0500/0990) for examination from 2027.




Revised and updated to support the 2027 syllabuses.
Show students how to progress with a clear structure that moves from building key reading, writing and technical skills to applying these skills to a range of question types and tasks.
Engage students with rich and diverse text extracts from around the world, representing varied writing forms and purposes.
Help students to make progress with regular ‘Check your progress’ checklists and annotated sample answers to exemplify best practice.
Prepare students for success with practice questions at the end of each chapter and two complete practice papers at the end of the book. Detailed guidance and annotated sample answers in the Teacher's Guide help you and your classes to make the most of the practice questions in the Student's Book.
Build confidence in speaking and listening with clear guidance, activities and exemplification of presentation and discussion tasks.
Written and developed by a team of experienced Cambridge IGCSE English teachers from a range of regions.