Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460
Geography
One-to-one online tuition for Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460, aligned to the learner's confirmed course, current assessment route and target.
How we teach Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460
A clear four-step plan to close gaps and improve assessed performance.
Confirm the route
We check the exact qualification, level, syllabus year, entry route and target.
Find the gaps
Targeted questions show what is secure and what needs attention first.
Teach one to one
Lessons build knowledge and skills while staying aligned with current schoolwork.
Practise for assessment
Practice becomes mixed, timed and reviewed against the current criteria.
Matched with a tutor who knows Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460
We match the learner with a tutor whose experience fits Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460, its current assessment and the agreed target.
Course-specific teaching
The tutor follows the confirmed official course and assessment requirements.
Criteria-focused feedback
Practice is reviewed against current assessment objectives and mark schemes.
Built for online lessons
Shared working, clear explanations and saved practice keep lessons focused.
Consistent support
The same tutor teaches each week and keeps agreed priorities in view.
How Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460 is assessed
For 2025–2026, Papers 1 and 2 plus coursework or Paper 4 are required. From 2027, Physical Geography and Human Geography papers each carry 36%, plus coursework or Geographical Investigations at 28%.
PAPER
WHAT IT TESTS
DETAILS
HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS
2025–2026 COMPULSORY PAPERS - PAPERS 1 AND 21
Geographical ThemesPaper 1
Population, natural environment and economic development themes
1h 45m
75 marks / 45%
Practise Population (Geography 0460; Geographical Themes; 2025–2026).
2
Geographical SkillsPaper 2
Maps, graphs, photographs, data and geographical techniques
1h 30m60 marks / 27.5%- Practise Maps (Geography 0460; Geographical Skills; 2025–2026).
2027–2029 COMPULSORY PAPERS - PHYSICAL + HUMAN GEOGRAPHY3
Physical GeographyPaper 1
Five physical-geography topics, skills and source-based questions
1h 45m75 marks / 36%- Practise Five (Geography 0460; Physical Geography; 2027–2029).
4
Human GeographyPaper 2
Five human-geography topics, skills and source-based questions
1h 45m75 marks / 36%- Practise Five human-geography (Geography 0460; Human Geography; 2027–2029).
2025–2026 CENTRE-SELECTED ROUTE - COURSEWORK OR ALTERNATIVE5
CourseworkComponent 3
Centre-based geographical investigation
Coursework window60 marks / 27.5%- Practise Centre-based (Geography 0460; Coursework; 2025–2026).
6
Alternative to CourseworkPaper 4
Fieldwork methods, data and enquiry skills
1h 30m60 marks / 27.5%- Practise Fieldwork methods (Geography 0460; Alternative to; 2025–2026).
2027–2029 CENTRE-SELECTED ROUTE - COURSEWORK OR GEOGRAPHICAL INVESTIGATIONS7
CourseworkComponent 3
One centre-based fieldwork assignment of 1800–2200 words
Coursework window60 marks / 28%- Practise One centre-based (Geography 0460; Coursework; 2027–2029).
8
Geographical InvestigationsPaper 4
Two compulsory geographical-investigation questions
1h 30m60 marks / 28%- Practise Two compulsory (Geography 0460; Geographical; 2027–2029).
Assessment details follow the cited official source. The school or centre must confirm the learner's current entry, level, series and permitted route.
2025–2026 COMPULSORY PAPERSPAPERS 1 AND 2Geographical Themes
Paper 1
- WHAT IT TESTS
- Population, natural environment and economic development themes
- DETAILS
- 1h 45m75 marks / 45%
- HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS
- Practise Population (Geography 0460; Geographical Themes; 2025–2026).
Geographical Skills
Paper 2
- WHAT IT TESTS
- Maps, graphs, photographs, data and geographical techniques
- DETAILS
- 1h 30m60 marks / 27.5%
- HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS
- Practise Maps (Geography 0460; Geographical Skills; 2025–2026).
2027–2029 COMPULSORY PAPERSPHYSICAL + HUMAN GEOGRAPHYPhysical Geography
Paper 1
- WHAT IT TESTS
- Five physical-geography topics, skills and source-based questions
- DETAILS
- 1h 45m75 marks / 36%
- HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS
- Practise Five (Geography 0460; Physical Geography; 2027–2029).
Human Geography
Paper 2
- WHAT IT TESTS
- Five human-geography topics, skills and source-based questions
- DETAILS
- 1h 45m75 marks / 36%
- HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS
- Practise Five human-geography (Geography 0460; Human Geography; 2027–2029).
2025–2026 CENTRE-SELECTED ROUTECOURSEWORK OR ALTERNATIVECoursework
Component 3
- WHAT IT TESTS
- Centre-based geographical investigation
- DETAILS
- Coursework window60 marks / 27.5%
- HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS
- Practise Centre-based (Geography 0460; Coursework; 2025–2026).
Alternative to Coursework
Paper 4
- WHAT IT TESTS
- Fieldwork methods, data and enquiry skills
- DETAILS
- 1h 30m60 marks / 27.5%
- HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS
- Practise Fieldwork methods (Geography 0460; Alternative to; 2025–2026).
2027–2029 CENTRE-SELECTED ROUTECOURSEWORK OR GEOGRAPHICAL INVESTIGATIONSCoursework
Component 3
- WHAT IT TESTS
- One centre-based fieldwork assignment of 1800–2200 words
- DETAILS
- Coursework window60 marks / 28%
- HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS
- Practise One centre-based (Geography 0460; Coursework; 2027–2029).
Geographical Investigations
Paper 4
- WHAT IT TESTS
- Two compulsory geographical-investigation questions
- DETAILS
- 1h 30m60 marks / 28%
- HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS
- Practise Two compulsory (Geography 0460; Geographical; 2027–2029).
Assessment details follow the cited official source. The school or centre must confirm the learner's current entry, level, series and permitted route.
The page shows both official cohort routes. The centre enters either coursework or Paper 4; use the 2025–2026 route or the revised 2027–2029 route according to the examination year.
What Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460 covers
We teach the current course, starting with the knowledge and skills that matter most for progress and assessment.
The exact syllabus year, selected options, prescribed works and school requirements are confirmed before the tuition plan is finalised.
Physical geography
Human geography
Climate change and sustainability
Geographical skills and source analysis
Fieldwork and enquiry
Detailed examples and case studies
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Questions parents ask about Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460
Do you teach the current Cambridge IGCSE Geography 0460 course?+-
Yes. We confirm the learner's exact qualification, level, syllabus year and school or centre requirements before teaching.
How is Geography assessed?+-
For 2025–2026, Papers 1 and 2 plus coursework or Paper 4 are required. From 2027, Physical Geography and Human Geography papers each carry 36%, plus coursework or Geographical Investigations at 28%.
Can lessons follow current schoolwork?+-
Yes. Lessons can follow the school's sequence while keeping a separate plan for gaps, retrieval and assessed practice.
How are learning gaps identified?+-
Targeted questions, recent work and discussion show which gaps have the greatest effect on progress.
Can you support coursework or internal assessment?+-
Where the course includes internal work, we teach planning, method and review within academic-integrity rules; we do not create assessed work for the learner.
How often should lessons take place?+-
Most learners start weekly, adjusted for the assessment date, current level and priority gaps.
How is progress reviewed?+-
Through current-course tasks, recurring checks and evidence of improvement against the confirmed criteria.