Use the links below to download GCSE and IGCSE past papers, mark schemes and model answers for the relevant exam board, subject and tier: higher (H) or foundation (F).
Students should practise in timed conditions. Important: they should use the mark scheme and mark their own work so they become familiar with what the examiners are looking for. I can’t stress how important this is.
Useful Textbooks and Revision Guides
How can I get an A or A* in English? Easy. Use this:
Simple Revision List for the Secret of A and A*
Mark Schemes and Model Answers
Get Papers and Mark Schemes for OCR: Language J355 also Literature J360
WJEC produces a fabulous set of ‘exam answers’ with notes from the examiners on what grade the answers would get – for Of Mice and Men and To Kill a Mockingbird so it would be useful for other boards too. Click to see these.
Get Papers and Mark Schemes for AQA: Language 4705 also Literature 4710
For copyright reasons, the AQA online papers are incomplete – though the mark schemes are very helpful. You can BUY the complete papers for £2 each from here. Do this soon!Get Papers and Mark Schemes for Edexcel: First Language English 4EA0 English Literature 4ET0