Pali
Syllabus 2017What is GCE A/L Pali?
Pali focuses on classical Pali grammar, canonical Buddhist texts (Tipitaka), commentarial literature, prose, verse, translation, and linguistic study.
Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Pali.
Aims
- 1.Master Pali grammar, sandhi, declensions, and vocabulary.
- 2.Read, translate, and analyze Pali canonical and non-canonical texts.
Syllabus
| # | Topic | Periods |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pali Grammar, Sandhi, Declensions, and Conjugations | 90 |
| 2 | Prescribed Pali Canonical Texts (Suttas and Gathas) | 90 |
| 3 | Pali Non-Canonical and Commentarial Literature | 70 |
| 4 | Pali Composition and Translation into Sinhala/English | 70 |
Past papers
6 Pali A/L past papers available, from GCE A/L 2015 to GCE A/L 2025.