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Option A is the Foundation level examination. The syllabus refers to this as 'core' material because it also forms the basis of the Option B examination requirement.

Grades for this level are C - G

IGCSE syllabus for 2018 for Option A and Option B

Note: This syllabus contains the Epic Civilisation booklet used 2010 - 2018