CAIE A Level Books

Official A Level coursebooks for Cambridge International (CAIE) students, published by Cambridge University Press, Hodder Education and other established publishers. This section covers the core sciences, mathematics, business subjects, humanities and computer science, written by subject experts and examiners to match the current CAIE A Level syllabus.

Subjects Covered in CAIE A Level Books

• Sciences — AS & A Level Biology (Mary Jones et al.), AS & A Level Chemistry (Lawrie Ryan & Roger Norris), AS & A Level Physics (David Sang & Graham Jones)
• Mathematics — AS & A Level Pure Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 (Sue Pemberton & Julianne Hughes), Mechanics (Jan Dangerfield et al.), Probability & Statistics 1 (Dean Chalmers & Julian Gilbey)
• Business & Economics — AS & A Level Accounting (David Hopkins et al.), AS & A Level Business (Peter Stimpson & Alastair Farquharson), AS and A Level Economics (Colin Bamford & Susan Grant)
• Computing — AS and A Level Computer Science (Sylvia Langfield & Dave Duddell), International AS & A Level Computer Science (Hodder, David Watson & Helen Williams)
• Humanities & Languages — AS and A Level Law (Jacqueline Martin & Nicholas Price), AS and A Level Sociology (Chris Livesey & Jonathan Blundell), AS & A Level Psychology (Julia Russell et al.), AS and A Level English Language (Mike Gould & Marilyn Rankin), AS Level International History (Phil Wadsworth), A Level Urdu (Barg-e-Rehan Series, M Aseer — Complete, Reference and Selected editions)

What's Included in Each Coursebook

• Complete syllabus coverage in the official CAIE-endorsed structure, written by subject experts and examiners
• Latest available editions — most subjects are on their 2nd to 6th print edition, kept current with syllabus updates
• Published by recognised names — Cambridge University Press, Hodder Education, and other established international publishers
• Worked examples, diagrams, and practice exercises built into the coursebook, not just theory

H2: Why A Level Students Use Official Coursebooks

Past papers test what you know, and notes summarise the key points — but a proper coursebook is what actually teaches the subject from the ground up, with the depth and structure your exam is written to test. Many schools specifically recommend one of these editions as the primary classroom text, so having your own copy for home study keeps you aligned with what's being taught in class.

H2: How to Order the Right Book

Check with your school or tutor which edition they're using in class — most A Level subjects have more than one publisher option (for example, Mathematics has separate Pure, Mechanics and Statistics coursebooks). For Mathematics especially, make sure you're ordering the correct unit, since Pure 1, Pure 2 & 3, Mechanics and Probability & Statistics are sold as separate titles. If you're not sure which book you need, contact our team and we'll help you find it.

H2: Frequently Asked Questions

Are these official CAIE-endorsed coursebooks?
Yes — the books in this section are published by Cambridge University Press, Hodder Education and other recognised international publishers, matching the official A Level syllabus.

Which A Level subjects do you cover in book format?
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Pure, Mechanics, Probability & Statistics), Accounting, Business, Economics, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, English Language, History and Urdu.

How do I know which Mathematics book I need?
A Level Mathematics coursebooks are split by unit — Pure Mathematics 1, Pure Mathematics 2 & 3, Mechanics, and Probability & Statistics 1 — so check your school's syllabus plan for which units you're studying.

Do you have books for the current syllabus edition?
Yes, most titles are on their latest available print edition. If a specific edition isn't listed, get in touch and we'll check availability.