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Cambridge International A level History past papers

Cambridge International has published 8 question papers for History (9489) from 2024, each with its mark scheme. They are listed newest first, and each one opens the PDF on cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab. The grade boundaries for 13 series are on their own page, in our own tables. The specification (9489) is linked below as well.

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Specimen (2027)

4 papers

June 2024

5 papers · grade boundaries

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Where can I find History past papers from Cambridge International?

This page links every History paper Cambridge International publishes for everyone to download, newest first, starting with Specimen (2027). Each link opens the PDF on Cambridge International's own website. The most recent series is usually released a year or so after the exam, and it will appear here once Cambridge International makes it public.

Are there mark schemes for these History papers?

Yes, every question paper here has a mark scheme, and one has an examiner report as well, which is worth reading for the mistakes that cost the most marks.

What were the History grade boundaries in June 2026?

In June 2026, an A needed 133 out of 200 and an E needed 78 on A Level linear (components 11, 21, 31, 41). On A Level linear (components 12, 22, 32, 42), an A needed 133 out of 200 and an E needed 78. The grade boundaries for every series from March 2022 to June 2026 are on this course's grade boundaries page, and each series of papers here links to its own year's table, so you can mark a paper and read your grade.

Where is the History specification?

It is linked at the top of this page: Cambridge International's own History specification (9489), a PDF on its website, which sets out what you can be examined on and how the exams are marked.

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Once you have worked through the papers, cookie has a practice deck for this course with fresh questions based on the specification and past papers, feedback on what you write, and spaced repetition.

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