Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478 Exam Accelerator
Aligned with Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478 for examinations in 2026–2028.
This is a focused six-week revision accelerator, not a substitute for a full IGCSE Computer Science course of study.
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Prices shown are proposed launch prices and may change before enrolment opens.€299 per student
Paper structure
Paper 1: Computer Systems
Topics 1–6 · 1 hour 45 minutes · 75 marks · 50%
Paper 2: Algorithms, Programming and Logic
Topics 7–10 · 1 hour 45 minutes · 75 marks · 50%
Syllabus areas
- 1.Data representation
- 2.Data transmission
- 3.Hardware
- 4.Software
- 5.The internet and its uses
- 6.Automated and emerging technologies
- 7.Algorithm design and problem-solving
- 8.Programming
- 9.Databases
- 10.Boolean logic
Six-week programme
| Week | Focus | Student outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baseline and exam strategy | Understand the two-paper structure, command words, current gaps and revision priorities. |
| 2 | Data, transmission and systems | Explain representations and system concepts precisely; complete calculation and application questions. |
| 3 | Hardware, software, internet and emerging technology | Connect technical knowledge to unfamiliar scenarios and justify choices. |
| 4 | Algorithms and problem-solving | Decompose problems, construct and trace algorithms, and use Cambridge-style pseudocode accurately. |
| 5 | Programming, databases and Boolean logic | Read, debug, test and improve solutions while applying database and logic concepts. |
| 6 | Timed application and correction | Complete original timed tasks, analyze errors and leave with a final revision plan. |
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Cohort dates for the next IGCSE Computer Science Exam Accelerator will be announced soon. Contact us to register interest or start with a diagnostic first.