IGCSE Spanish (7160) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
IGCSE Spanish (7160) sits its three written components under the 9-1 grading scale, and the writing tasks are where the paper is most demanding. Component 1 covers shorter reading questions, Component 2 longer comprehension, and Component 4 extended writing, including guided writing at 80–90 words with several bullet points to hit and a longer directed piece at 130–140 words choosing between an email or an article. Form-filling with single-word responses also tests precision under pressure.
This hub holds 82 real 7160 questions from 11 papers set between 2023 and 2025. Jobs and careers under education and work is the most-examined topic, and the extended directed writing task and form-filling questions both recur often on the page. Write your answer online and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge mark scheme, checking whether you covered every bullet point and used the range of language the scheme rewards.
Because Spanish is a smaller set here, drill the guided and directed writing formats specifically, then attempt a full paper — it is free, with no signup.
Past papers by year
2025
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | May–June 2025 | 37 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2025 | 6 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2025 | 3 |
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 22 | May–June 2024 | 6 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2024 | 3 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2024 | 6 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2024 | 3 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 22 | May–June 2023 | 6 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2023 | 3 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2023 | 6 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2023 | 3 |
Practise IGCSE Spanish by topic
- Reading (30 questions)
- Writing (15 questions)
- Culture and the arts (9 questions)
- Personal experiences (9 questions)
- Home life and leisure (7 questions)
- Travel and tourism (6 questions)
- Education and work (5 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 7160 papers and years are covered?
May–June and October–November sessions from 2023 to 2025 across Components 1, 2 and 4, including variants 12, 21, 22, 41 and 42 — 11 papers and 82 questions in total.
What is the difference between 7160 and 0530?
7160 is the 9-1 graded version of IGCSE Spanish – Foreign Language (0530), covering the same content and exam style; the grading scale, 9-1 rather than A*-G, is the only difference.
How does the AI marking work for Spanish writing tasks?
You type your guided or directed writing answer and the AI examiner checks it against the official Cambridge mark scheme, giving feedback on task fulfilment, accuracy and range rather than just a final score.
Does the hub include Spanish listening or speaking practice?
No — the hub's focus is written practice on the transcribed reading and writing questions from real papers; it does not offer listening audio or speaking practice.
Is it really free?
Yes — every 7160 question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers and marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International; Cambridge Papers is an independent, free study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.