Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610: online tutoring
One-to-one lessons for Cambridge IGCSE Biology, planned around your child’s exam date, with homework and examiner-style marking.
The exam at a glance
- Syllabus
- For exams in 2026, 2027 and 2028
- Grades
- A* to G
- Routes
- Core (grades C to G) and Extended (grades A* to G)
- Exam series
- June, November, March (India only)
Facts from the board’s own syllabus: official document. Always confirm your child’s entry with the school.
| Paper | Route | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Multiple Choice40 four-option multiple-choice questions | Core | 45 minutes | 40 | 30% |
| Paper 2 Multiple Choice40 four-option multiple-choice questions | Extended | 45 minutes | 40 | 30% |
| Paper 3 TheoryShort-answer and structured questions | Core | 1 hour 15 minutes | 80 | 50% |
| Paper 4 TheoryShort-answer and structured questions | Extended | 1 hour 15 minutes | 80 | 50% |
| Paper 5 Practical Test | Core and Extended (one of Paper 5 or 6) | 1 hour 15 minutes | 40 | 20% |
| Paper 6 Alternative to Practical | Core and Extended (one of Paper 5 or 6) | 1 hour | 40 | 20% |
What the course covers
- Characteristics and classification of living organisms
- Organisation of the organism
- Movement into and out of cells
- Biological molecules
- Enzymes
- Plant nutrition
- Human nutrition
- Transport in plants
- Transport in animals
- Diseases and immunity
- Gas exchange in humans
- Respiration
- Excretion in humans
- Coordination and response
How we teach 0610
Concepts are explained with clear diagrams first, then the calculations, then the exact wording the mark scheme accepts.
Practical and data-handling questions are practised every week, because they carry marks that many students drop.
Long-answer questions are planned in class so your child writes complete, mark-earning explanations.
Where students usually lose marks
- Calculations with units and significant figures
- Practical and experimental skills questions
- Explaining in precise key terms
- Linking ideas across topics
“The paper reviews showed exactly where marks were being lost in O Level Maths and Chemistry, and what to do about it. We had a great experience with Apex Academic.”
Biology on other boards
- Cambridge O Level Biology 5090
- Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology 9700
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Biology 4BI1
- Pearson Edexcel International A Level Biology YBI11
- AQA GCSE Biology 8461
- AQA A-level Biology 7402
- OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science) J247
- OCR A Level Biology A H420
- Pearson Edexcel GCSE Biology 1BI0
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Biology B 9BI0
Questions parents ask
Do you teach the current Cambridge IGCSE Biology syllabus?
Yes. Lessons follow the board’s current syllabus (2026, 2027 and 2028). We check the specification before planning a course, and we tell you if anything changes.
Which route or tier should my child take?
The options are: Core (grades C to G) and Extended (grades A* to G). After the free demo we look at your child’s work and the target grade, and suggest the right one with the school.
Can you help close to the exam?
Yes. Exam-season courses focus on timed practice, the topics that lose the most marks, and marking every paper like the real exam.
Start 0610 lessons with a free demo
Book a free 60-minute one-to-one lesson. You choose the topic; we show you the notes, the practice and how the work is marked.
