Which edition of Cambridge International AS & A Level IT should I use?

We know it’s important for you to have the right resources that meet your students’ needs. The updated syllabus for Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626) comes into effect from September 2023. The third edition of our supporting resources will publish in June 2024. You need to know which resources are available and when. You also need to know of any gaps where support will be needed before the new edition is published.

This chart will help you understand how to approach your teaching and with which edition of the resources. View the chart and then find out more about each edition below.

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Cambridge International AS & A Level IT (Second edition)

Paul Long, Sarah Lawrey and Victoria Ellis

This second edition supports the 2022-2024 version of the Cambridge International AS & A Level IT syllabus (9626) for first examination from 2022.

The series includes:

• Detailed explanations of concepts supported by examples, activities and highlighted key vocabulary
• Learning objectives, self-assessment, end-of-unit progress checks and reflection features encourage students to keep track of their own progress and develop independent learners
• Exam-style questions and a practical workbook provide a wealth of opportunities to practise in class and at home

NEW Cambridge International AS & A Level IT (Third edition)

Ceredig Cattanach-Chell, Bernie Fishpool, Neil Rickus and David Waller

This third edition supports the updated 2025-2027 version of the Cambridge International AS & A Level syllabus (9626) for first examination from 2025.

Bring important IT topics to life with our new resources, with engaging features to spark refreshing discussions about technology and society. Support your students as they explore new and emerging technologies, such as blockchains and the Internet of Things (IoT), and discover the workings of data analysis and management.

Coursebook with digital access

• Varied activities on and off the computer help students understand key concepts and practise new technological skills
• Projects at the end of each chapter, such as presentations or debates, support students to work independently and apply their knowledge in pairs or groups
• Practice questions at the end of each chapter cover key skills and provide an opportunity for you to track your students’ progress
• ‘Did you know?’ facts bring key topics to life and link to real-life contexts to engage learners
• Key terms included for each chapter support students, with clear definitions explained in context

Practical skills workbook with digital access

• Worked examples demonstrate key skills and provide guidance on how to approach each activity
• Practical tasks enable students to practise new skills and test their knowledge
• Summary checklists encourage students to assess their own progress

Digital teacher’s resource

• Teaching ideas help you bring new ideas into the classroom and guide you and your students through the syllabus
• Differentiation advice for activities ensure all your students are suitably challenged
• Guidance on how to set up end-of-chapter projects and support for assessment
• Suggested answers to questions in the coursebook and practical skills workbook