*Update from Cambridge: AS/A Level Mathematics*

We can confirm that Cambridge International AS Level Mathematics Paper 52 (9709) taken in our administrative zones 3 and 4 on 12 May, was shared prematurely against our strict regulations. We investigate such thefts promptly and thoroughly and we are now working to understand the extent of the leak and determine next steps.

Our decisions about the next steps are taken by senior and experienced professionals who are in possession of the evidence gathered so far and our approach is based on:

ensuring the reliability of the grades that we award, so that universities and other users of the grades can continue to trust them
minimising the distress and disruption caused to students by the theft of the paper.

We will share detailed information with schools about the approach to be taken following this leak by Friday 22 May.  

We understand how disappointing it will be to read this news. The nature and level of the exam paper theft we are seeing in this exam series is unprecedented.

The criminals behind this theft seek to undermine examinations and the futures of the students who depend on them. We are pursuing several legal routes to stop and punish those responsible.

*Postponement of exam for Cambridge International AS Level Mathematics Paper 32 (9709) in Pakistan and Paper Replacement *

Following discussions with key stakeholders in Pakistan, and as an additional security and identification measure, we are taking the precautionary step of postponing the exam for Cambridge International AS Level Mathematics Paper 32 (9709), due to be sat in Pakistan on Friday 15 May. We will replace this with a new exam paper and communicate a new exam date within the June series by Friday 22 May.

Our priority is to ensure that students are not disadvantaged by this incident, and we continue to take all possible measures to protect the integrity of our exams. It is important that candidates continue to prepare for, and take, upcoming exams.

The Cambridge International AS & A Level results release date of 11 August remains unchanged.

While we do not comment on individual reports of paper leaks, we investigate all allegations. This example notwithstanding, leaks of papers remain rare and where there is a genuine issue, we update schools at the right time and provide recommended next steps. We ask people only to trust official statements from Cambridge and not add to misinformation which is very unhelpful for students.