IGCSE English Literature Revision
Doing well on your IGCSE English literature exam depends a lot on your understanding of the written word. You’ll need to study all the past masters, as well as some more modern experts in drama, poetry, fiction and prose. It takes a lot of knowledge and critical thinking to score a high grade, which is where our IGCSE English literature revision resources come in handy. They’ll show you everything you need to know to get the top marks, and can even help teachers plan lessons more effectively.
IGCSE English Literature Revision Resources
IGCSE English Literature Exam Boards
Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE English Literature
Cambridge (CIE) English Literature resources by exam board
Edexcel IGCSE English Literature
Edexcel English Literature resources by exam board
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IGCSE English Literature Grade Boundaries
To understand how your IGCSE English Literature exam might be graded, it’s helpful to look at previous years’ grade boundaries. These show how many marks were needed for each grade in past exam sessions and can give you a general sense of what to expect. To achieve a grade 9 on the CIE exam in 2025, you needed a score of 72.
IGCSE English Literature Specifications
Focus your revision more effectively by getting to grips with the exam specifications. They tell you which topics are likely to be covered in your IGCSE English literature exam, meaning you can spend your time studying them over other topics. Currently, the texts you can choose from include To Kill a Mockingbird, The War of the Worlds, and Things Fall Apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IGCSE English literature hard?
A lot of people think that doing well in English literature is a challenge. This is because it requires time - both to read the books that are being covered in the exam, and also to dig beneath the surface to understand what they’re really about. Both your memory and creative thinking will be tested in your exam.
Is 75% an A in IGCSE English literature?
There is no ‘A’ grade in IGCSE English literature. Instead, the exam is scored up to grade 9, which would require a score over 72 to achieve. Make sure you check the full grade boundaries for your exam to know what you need to do.
Is it OK to fail IGCSE English literature?
Worrying about failing your exam is normal, but you have nothing to fear. If English literature isn’t your strong suit, you should revise this subject more to give you a good chance of getting a passing grade. If you do well in English language instead, you should still be able to move forward with your education.
