IGCSE English As A Second Language (0993) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
Reading comprehension dominates the topic table in IGCSE English as a Second Language (0993), a 9-1 graded route through the same course family as 0510 and 0511. Four components sit on this hub, and multiple-choice and note-making exercises test how precisely you can extract and reorganise factual information from a passage under time pressure. The mark scheme rewards exact wording over a roughly-right answer, so vague summary loses marks that specific detail would win.
This hub holds 619 real 0993 questions from 20 papers set between 2023 and 2025. Reading comprehension leads the most-examined topics, followed by note-making and multiple-choice reading exercises. Type your answer to any question and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge mark scheme, showing point by point which detail your answer captured and which slipped past.
Sweep the reading comprehension questions first, since that is where the bulk of the marks sit, then time a full paper. Free, no signup.
Past papers by year
2025
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2025 | 17 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2025 | 17 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2025 | 40 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2025 | 40 |
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2024 | 17 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2024 | 17 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2024 | 5 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2024 | 5 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2024 | 17 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2024 | 5 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2023 | 13 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2023 | 14 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2023 | 15 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2023 | 7 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2023 | 8 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2023 | 8 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2023 | 15 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2023 | 16 |
| Paper 31 | October–November 2023 | 7 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2023 | 8 |
Practise IGCSE English As A Second Language by topic
- Listening (133 questions)
- Reading comprehension (98 questions)
- Writing (33 questions)
- Summary and note-making (27 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 0993 papers and years are covered?
All four components across every May–June and October–November session from 2023 to 2025 — 20 papers in total.
How does the AI marking work for ESL reading answers?
You type your answer to a comprehension, note-making or multiple-choice reading question, and an AI examiner checks it against the real Cambridge mark scheme, showing which specific detail your answer captured.
How is 0993 different from 0510 and 0511?
0993 is a 9-1 graded route through the same English as a Second Language course family, testing the same reading and writing skills. Check your own school's entry code for the exact speaking arrangement, as that sits outside this hub.
Is it really free?
Yes — every question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.
How should I revise ESL with 0993 past papers?
Sweep the reading comprehension questions topic by topic first, since that is where most marks sit, then move to timed full papers and check your feedback.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers, and answers are marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International. Cambridge Papers is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.