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Cambridge O Level Syllabus

Cambridge International O Level qualification widely taken at secondary level in Pakistan, covering core sciences, mathematics, English, and Pakistan-specific humanities subjects.. The complete Cambridge O Level outline — 7 subjects, 55 chapters and 163 topics — laid out so you can see exactly what has to be covered and tick each item off as you go.

7Subjects
55Chapters
163Topics
0Sub-topics
371Flashcards
~120hEst. first pass

Cambridge O Level subjects

Each subject below has its own page with the full chapter → topic → sub-topic tree and a set of real exam-style flashcards.

Mathematics (Syllabus D) 4024

8 chapters · 28 topics

~20h first pass · 50 flashcards Physics 5054

9 chapters · 28 topics

~20h first pass · 51 flashcards Chemistry 5070

12 chapters · 34 topics

~25h first pass · 51 flashcards Biology 5090

11 chapters · 28 topics

~20h first pass · 51 flashcards English Language 1123

5 chapters · 15 topics

~10h first pass · 51 flashcards Pakistan Studies 2059

5 chapters · 17 topics

~15h first pass · 51 flashcards Islamiyat 2058

5 chapters · 13 topics

~10h first pass · 66 flashcards

Cambridge O Level flashcard decks

371 question-and-answer cards across 7 decks, written against this syllabus. Preview any deck free.

How to work through the Cambridge O Level syllabus

The outline on this page is arranged the way the syllabus itself is: subject, then chapter, then topic, then sub-topic. That last level is what most study plans skip, and it is where coverage actually goes wrong — a chapter marked "done" often has three sub-topics inside it that were never touched.

Weight your plan accordingly: Chemistry 5070 carries 34 topics while Islamiyat 2058 carries 13. Giving both the same number of weeks is the most common planning mistake for Cambridge O Level.

The ~120 hour estimate above is a first pass only: roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic. Revision cycles, past papers and mocks sit on top of that number.

Cambridge O Level syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the Cambridge O Level syllabus?

Cambridge O Level covers 7 subjects: Mathematics (Syllabus D) 4024, Physics 5054, Chemistry 5070, Biology 5090, English Language 1123, Pakistan Studies 2059 and Islamiyat 2058. Together they contain 55 chapters and 163 named topics.

How much do you have to study for Cambridge O Level?

The full Cambridge O Level outline breaks down into 55 chapters, 163 topics and 0 sub-topics. Chemistry 5070 is the largest single subject with 34 topics across 12 chapters.

How long does it take to cover the whole Cambridge O Level syllabus?

Roughly 120 hours for one full pass. That estimate allows about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, so it is first-pass coverage — revision, past papers and mock tests sit on top of it. At 3 hours a day that is about 6 weeks.

Are there Cambridge O Level flashcards?

Yes — 371 question-and-answer flashcards across 7 decks, one per subject, written against this syllabus. A sample of every deck is readable on this site for free, and the complete decks are in the Examius app.

Is this Cambridge O Level syllabus free to use?

Yes. Every page here is free to read, and importing the Cambridge O Level syllabus into the Examius app to tick off topics as you finish them is free too, in Pakistan and everywhere else. No account is needed to start.

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