Sanskrit

Sanskrit is an unusual subject but it is available as an International GCSE from Cambridge. Do check you have a centre who will accept entries. 
== Cambridge (CAIE) IGCSE Sanskrit ==
* Exams from: 2019
* Available in Summer series
* Specification code: 0499 (A*- G)
What CAIE say: " The Cambridge IGCSE Sanskrit syllabus inspires learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of Sanskrit language and literature. Learners focus on skills of translation as well as appreciating literature which forms some of the foundations of Eastern traditions. Study of the literature is enriched through the Epic Civilisation element of the IGCSE which places the texts in their philosophical, cultural, social and historical contexts."
=== Subject Content ===
The Sanskrit IGCSE covers:
* Language - vocabulary and grammar
* Literature and Epic Civilisation - covers 4 prescribed texts which are outlined in the specification
=== Assessment ===
100% exam based
* Paper 1 - Language - 1hr 30mins - 90 marks - 50%
** Comprehension including use of sandhi rules
** Translation: Sanskrit to English, English to Sanskrit
* Paper 2 - Literature and Epic Civilisation - 1hr 30 mins - 90 marks - 50%
** Set texts (prose and verse) and Sanskrit Epic Civilisation
=== Resources ===
There are no published books for this specification 
Really good support including videos, vocab lists, list of appropriate books and all past papers is available from the International Sanskrit Examination Resource. ISER This site also links to courses (usually Saturdays) which offer IGCSE Sanskrit. The site is very dated so do check content matches current spec. 
The Sanskrit Channel on YouTube seems useful. 
Past papers can be found on the specification page or sites such as pastpapers.co and papacambridge. Each series has 2 sets of papers available. These are because they were sat in different time zones. They are the same syllabus and useful for practice. 
St James School in London W14 have offered the opportunity for External Candidates to sit the IGCSE with them
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