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Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries for 13 series, March 2022 to June 2026, for the qualification as a whole and for each paper. Each table shows the lowest mark that got each grade, copied from Cambridge International's own document, which is linked underneath.
June 2026 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
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| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| A Level linear (components 11, 21, 31, 41) | 200 | 14874% | 13366.5% | 11859% | 10452% | 9145.5% | 7839% |
| A Level linear (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 14874% | 13366.5% | 11859% | 10452% | 9145.5% | 7839% |
| A Level linear (components 13, 23, 33, 43) | 200 | 14874% | 13366.5% | 11859% | 10452% | 9145.5% | 7839% |
| A Level linear (components 50, 60) | 150 | 12684% | 10872% | 9060% | 7248% | 5436% | 3624% |
| A Level staged (components 31, 41, 87) | 200 | 14874% | 13266% | 11658% | 10251% | 8844% | 7537.5% |
| A Level staged (components 31, 41, 97) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13266% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| A Level staged (components 31, 41, 99) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13266% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| A Level staged (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13266% | 11557.5% | 10150.5% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| A Level staged (components 32, 42, 97) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13266% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| A Level staged (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13266% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| A Level staged (components 33, 43, 89) | 200 | 15075% | 13366.5% | 11658% | 10150.5% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| A Level staged (components 33, 43, 98) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13266% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| A Level staged (components 33, 43, 99) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13266% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| A Level staged (components 60, 80) | 150 | 13086.7% | 11476% | 9865.3% | 8154% | 6442.7% | 4832% |
| AS Level (components 11, 21) | 100 | not available | 6262% | 5454% | 4848% | 4242% | 3737% |
| AS Level (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 6262% | 5454% | 4848% | 4242% | 3737% |
| AS Level (components 13, 23) | 100 | not available | 6262% | 5454% | 4848% | 4242% | 3737% |
| AS Level (component 50) | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119489/11 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 139489/13 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 219489/21 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3456.7% | 3151.7% | 2846.7% | 2440% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3456.7% | 3151.7% | 2846.7% | 2440% |
| Component 239489/23 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3456.7% | 3151.7% | 2846.7% | 2440% |
| Component 319489/31 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 339489/33 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 419489/41 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3761.7% | 3456.7% | 2846.7% | 2440% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3761.7% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% |
| Component 439489/43 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3761.7% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% |
| Component 509489/50 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
| Component 609489/60 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
- Staged assessment means the AS Level components were taken in an earlier series.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 June 2026 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
November 2025 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33, 43) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option BQ (components 31, 41, 88) | 200 | 15175.5% | 13467% | 11758.5% | 10351.5% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option BR (components 32, 42, 89) | 200 | 15276% | 13567.5% | 11859% | 10351.5% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option BX (components 31, 41, 87) | 200 | 15075% | 13467% | 11859% | 10452% | 9045% | 7738.5% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 15175.5% | 13467% | 11758.5% | 10351.5% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option BZ (components 33, 43, 89) | 200 | 15276% | 13567.5% | 11859% | 10351.5% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option CX (components 31, 41, 97) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13567.5% | 12160.5% | 10552.5% | 9045% | 7537.5% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13567.5% | 12160.5% | 10552.5% | 9045% | 7537.5% |
| Option CZ (components 33, 43, 99) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13567.5% | 12160.5% | 10552.5% | 9045% | 7537.5% |
| Option EV (components 32, 42, 78) | 200 | 14874% | 13366.5% | 11859% | 10351.5% | 8844% | 7336.5% |
| AS Level option SX (components 11, 21) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5353% | 4646% | 3939% | 3232% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5353% | 4646% | 3939% | 3232% |
| AS Level option SZ (components 13, 23) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5353% | 4646% | 3939% | 3232% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119489/11 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 139489/13 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 219489/21 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3456.7% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3456.7% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% |
| Component 239489/23 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3456.7% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% |
| Component 319489/31 | 40 | not available | 3177.5% | 2870% | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 3177.5% | 2870% | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% |
| Component 339489/33 | 40 | not available | 3177.5% | 2870% | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% |
| Component 419489/41 | 60 | not available | 4270% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4270% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% |
| Component 439489/43 | 60 | not available | 4270% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 November 2025 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2025 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41) | 200 | 14874% | 13266% | 11658% | 10251% | 8844% | 7437% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13266% | 11557.5% | 10050% | 8643% | 7236% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33, 43) | 200 | 15075% | 13366.5% | 11658% | 10150.5% | 8643% | 7236% |
| Option BX (components 31, 41, 87) | 200 | 14874% | 13266% | 11658% | 10150.5% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 15075% | 13366.5% | 11658% | 10150.5% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| Option BZ (components 33, 43, 89) | 200 | 15075% | 13366.5% | 11658% | 10150.5% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| Option CS (components 31, 41, 99) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13366.5% | 11959.5% | 10351.5% | 8743.5% | 7236% |
| Option CT (components 32, 42, 97) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13366.5% | 11959.5% | 10351.5% | 8743.5% | 7236% |
| Option CU (components 33, 43, 98) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13366.5% | 11959.5% | 10351.5% | 8743.5% | 7236% |
| Option CX (components 31, 41, 97) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13366.5% | 11959.5% | 10351.5% | 8743.5% | 7236% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13366.5% | 11959.5% | 10351.5% | 8743.5% | 7236% |
| AS Level option SX (components 11, 21) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5252% | 4646% | 4040% | 3434% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5151% | 4444% | 3838% | 3232% |
| AS Level option SZ (components 13, 23) | 100 | not available | 6262% | 5252% | 4545% | 3838% | 3232% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119489/11 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 139489/13 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 219489/21 | 60 | not available | 3863.3% | 3355% | 3050% | 2643.3% | 2236.7% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3253.3% | 2846.7% | 2440% | 2033.3% |
| Component 239489/23 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3253.3% | 2846.7% | 2440% | 2033.3% |
| Component 319489/31 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 339489/33 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 419489/41 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3761.7% | 3355% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3761.7% | 3355% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% |
| Component 439489/43 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3761.7% | 3355% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 June 2025 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
March 2025 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 15376.5% | 13668% | 11959.5% | 10351.5% | 8743.5% | 7236% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 15778.5% | 13869% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 15477% | 13869% | 12261% | 10653% | 9045% | 7437% |
| Option EV (components 32, 42, 78) | 200 | 15477% | 13768.5% | 12060% | 10452% | 8844% | 7336.5% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 6060% | 5252% | 4444% | 3737% | 3030% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3761.7% | 3253.3% | 2745% | 2338.3% | 1830% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 3280% | 2870% | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1845% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4473.3% | 3965% | 3558.3% | 3050% | 2440% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 March 2025 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
November 2024 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option 1W (components 32, 42, 96) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7437% |
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13567.5% | 12160.5% | 10552.5% | 9045% | 7537.5% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13567.5% | 12160.5% | 10552.5% | 9045% | 7537.5% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33, 43) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13567.5% | 12160.5% | 10552.5% | 9045% | 7537.5% |
| Option BQ (components 31, 41, 88) | 200 | 15276% | 13567.5% | 11859% | 10452% | 9045% | 7638% |
| Option BR (components 32, 42, 89) | 200 | 15276% | 13567.5% | 11859% | 10452% | 9045% | 7638% |
| Option BX (components 31, 41, 87) | 200 | 15075% | 13467% | 11859% | 10452% | 9045% | 7638% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 15276% | 13567.5% | 11859% | 10452% | 9045% | 7638% |
| Option BZ (components 33, 43, 89) | 200 | 15276% | 13567.5% | 11859% | 10452% | 9045% | 7638% |
| Option CX (components 31, 41, 97) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7437% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7437% |
| Option CZ (components 33, 43, 99) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7437% |
| Option DV (components 32, 42, 78) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7437% |
| Option P2 (components 50, 60) | 150 | 12684% | 10872% | 9060% | 7248% | 5436% | 3624% |
| AS Level option SX (components 11, 21) | 100 | not available | 6262% | 5555% | 4747% | 3939% | 3232% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 6262% | 5555% | 4747% | 3939% | 3232% |
| AS Level option SZ (components 13, 23) | 100 | not available | 6262% | 5555% | 4747% | 3939% | 3232% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119489/11 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 139489/13 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 219489/21 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3558.3% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3558.3% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% |
| Component 239489/23 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3558.3% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% |
| Component 319489/31 | 40 | not available | 3177.5% | 2870% | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 3177.5% | 2870% | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% |
| Component 339489/33 | 40 | not available | 3177.5% | 2870% | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% |
| Component 419489/41 | 60 | not available | 4270% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4270% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% |
| Component 439489/43 | 60 | not available | 4270% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% |
| Component 509489/50 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
| Component 609489/60 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 November 2024 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2024 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41) | 200 | 15175.5% | 13467% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 15376.5% | 13567.5% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33, 43) | 200 | 15376.5% | 13567.5% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| Option BX (components 31, 41, 87) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13366.5% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 15276% | 13366.5% | 11457% | 9949.5% | 8442% | 7035% |
| Option BZ (components 33, 43, 89) | 200 | 15276% | 13366.5% | 11457% | 9949.5% | 8442% | 7035% |
| Option CS (components 31, 41, 99) | 200 | 15075% | 13467% | 11859% | 10251% | 8643% | 7135.5% |
| Option CT (components 32, 42, 97) | 200 | 15075% | 13467% | 11859% | 10251% | 8643% | 7135.5% |
| Option CU (components 33, 43, 98) | 200 | 15075% | 13467% | 11859% | 10251% | 8643% | 7135.5% |
| Option CX (components 31, 41, 97) | 200 | 15075% | 13467% | 11859% | 10251% | 8643% | 7135.5% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 15075% | 13467% | 11859% | 10251% | 8643% | 7135.5% |
| Option P2 (components 50, 60) | 150 | 12684% | 10872% | 9060% | 7248% | 5436% | 3624% |
| AS Level option SX (components 11, 21) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5252% | 4545% | 3939% | 3333% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 6262% | 5252% | 4545% | 3939% | 3333% |
| AS Level option SZ (components 13, 23) | 100 | not available | 6262% | 5252% | 4545% | 3939% | 3333% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119489/11 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 139489/13 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 219489/21 | 60 | not available | 3863.3% | 3355% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 2135% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3253.3% | 2948.3% | 2440% | 2033.3% |
| Component 239489/23 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3253.3% | 2948.3% | 2440% | 2033.3% |
| Component 319489/31 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 339489/33 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 419489/41 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% |
| Component 439489/43 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2846.7% | 2338.3% |
| Component 509489/50 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
| Component 609489/60 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 June 2024 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
March 2024 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 15477% | 13768.5% | 12060% | 10452% | 8844% | 7336.5% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 15678% | 13668% | 11658% | 10150.5% | 8643% | 7236% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 15477% | 13768.5% | 12060% | 10452% | 8844% | 7336.5% |
| Option EV (components 32, 42, 78) | 200 | 16281% | 14271% | 12261% | 10653% | 9045% | 7537.5% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% | 3838% | 3131% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3863.3% | 3355% | 2846.7% | 2440% | 1931.7% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 3280% | 2870% | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1845% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4473.3% | 3965% | 3558.3% | 3050% | 2440% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 March 2024 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
November 2023 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AW (components 12, 21, 32, 42) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33, 43) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13467% | 11959.5% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7537.5% |
| Option BQ (components 31, 41, 88) | 200 | 15175.5% | 13366.5% | 11557.5% | 10150.5% | 8743.5% | 7437% |
| Option BR (components 32, 42, 89) | 200 | 15175.5% | 13366.5% | 11557.5% | 10150.5% | 8743.5% | 7437% |
| Option BX (components 31, 41, 87) | 200 | 14874% | 13366.5% | 11859% | 10452% | 9045% | 7738.5% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 15175.5% | 13366.5% | 11557.5% | 10150.5% | 8743.5% | 7437% |
| Option BZ (components 33, 43, 89) | 200 | 15175.5% | 13366.5% | 11557.5% | 10150.5% | 8743.5% | 7437% |
| Option CX (components 31, 41, 97) | 200 | 14472% | 13065% | 11658% | 10150.5% | 8643% | 7135.5% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 14572.5% | 13165.5% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7236% |
| Option CZ (components 33, 43, 99) | 200 | 14572.5% | 13165.5% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7236% |
| Option DV (components 32, 42, 78) | 200 | 15778.5% | 13969.5% | 12160.5% | 10653% | 9145.5% | 7738.5% |
| Option EX (components 31, 41, 78) | 200 | 15778.5% | 13969.5% | 12160.5% | 10653% | 9145.5% | 7738.5% |
| AS Level option P1 (component 50) | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
| AS Level option SW (components 12, 21) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% | 3838% | 3131% |
| AS Level option SX (components 11, 21) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% | 3838% | 3131% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% | 3838% | 3131% |
| AS Level option SZ (components 13, 23) | 100 | not available | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% | 3838% | 3131% |
| Option WG (components 32, 42, 96) | 200 | 14472% | 13065% | 11658% | 10150.5% | 8643% | 7135.5% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119489/11 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 139489/13 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 219489/21 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% | 1931.7% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% | 1931.7% |
| Component 239489/23 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2440% | 1931.7% |
| Component 319489/31 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1947.5% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1947.5% |
| Component 339489/33 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1947.5% |
| Component 419489/41 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3965% | 3558.3% | 3151.7% | 2541.7% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3965% | 3558.3% | 3151.7% | 2541.7% |
| Component 439489/43 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3965% | 3558.3% | 3151.7% | 2541.7% |
| Component 509489/50 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 November 2023 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2023 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AO (components 12, 22, 44) | 200 | 14773.5% | 12864% | 10954.5% | 9447% | 7939.5% | 6532.5% |
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41) | 200 | 14974.5% | 13366.5% | 11758.5% | 10251% | 8743.5% | 7336.5% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 15276% | 13366.5% | 11457% | 9949.5% | 8442% | 7035% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33, 43) | 200 | 15276% | 13366.5% | 11457% | 9949.5% | 8442% | 7035% |
| Option BO (components 44, 88) | 200 | 14271% | 12562.5% | 10854% | 9346.5% | 7839% | 6432% |
| Option BX (components 31, 41, 87) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13165.5% | 11557.5% | 10050% | 8542.5% | 7135.5% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13065% | 11356.5% | 9849% | 8341.5% | 6934.5% |
| Option BZ (components 33, 43, 89) | 200 | 14773.5% | 13065% | 11356.5% | 9849% | 8341.5% | 6934.5% |
| Option CO (components 44, 98) | 200 | 14170.5% | 12663% | 11155.5% | 9547.5% | 7939.5% | 6331.5% |
| Option CS (components 31, 41, 99) | 200 | 14673% | 13165.5% | 11658% | 10050% | 8442% | 6834% |
| Option CT (components 32, 42, 97) | 200 | 14572.5% | 13065% | 11557.5% | 9949.5% | 8341.5% | 6733.5% |
| Option CU (components 33, 43, 98) | 200 | 14673% | 13165.5% | 11658% | 10050% | 8442% | 6834% |
| Option CX (components 31, 41, 97) | 200 | 14572.5% | 13065% | 11557.5% | 9949.5% | 8341.5% | 6733.5% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 14673% | 13165.5% | 11658% | 10050% | 8442% | 6834% |
| AS Level option P1 (component 50) | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
| Option P2 (components 50, 60) | 150 | 12684% | 10872% | 9060% | 7248% | 5436% | 3624% |
| Option P3 (components 60, 80) | 150 | 13086.7% | 11476% | 9865.3% | 8154% | 6442.7% | 4832% |
| AS Level option SX (components 11, 21) | 100 | not available | 6060% | 5252% | 4545% | 3939% | 3333% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 6060% | 4949% | 4242% | 3636% | 3030% |
| AS Level option SZ (components 13, 23) | 100 | not available | 6060% | 4949% | 4242% | 3636% | 3030% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119489/11 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 139489/13 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 219489/21 | 60 | not available | 3761.7% | 3253.3% | 2846.7% | 2440% | 2033.3% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3863.3% | 3050% | 2643.3% | 2236.7% | 1830% |
| Component 239489/23 | 60 | not available | 3863.3% | 3050% | 2643.3% | 2236.7% | 1830% |
| Component 319489/31 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 339489/33 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2767.5% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% |
| Component 419489/41 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2338.3% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2338.3% |
| Component 439489/43 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3863.3% | 3456.7% | 2948.3% | 2338.3% |
| Component 449489/44 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3660% | 3151.7% | 2745% | 2135% |
| Component 509489/50 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
| Component 609489/60 | 75 | not available | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 June 2023 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
March 2023 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 15376.5% | 13567.5% | 11758.5% | 10150.5% | 8542.5% | 7035% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 14271% | 12663% | 11055% | 9547.5% | 8040% | 6633% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 14170.5% | 12763.5% | 11356.5% | 9748.5% | 8140.5% | 6532.5% |
| Option EV (components 32, 42, 78) | 200 | 14070% | 12562.5% | 11055% | 9447% | 7839% | 6231% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 6666% | 5555% | 4747% | 4040% | 3333% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 4371.7% | 3558.3% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 2972.5% | 2665% | 2460% | 2152.5% | 1640% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4066.7% | 3660% | 3151.7% | 2643.3% | 2135% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 March 2023 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
November 2022 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AW (components 12, 21, 32, 42) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12663% | 10954.5% | 9346.5% | 7738.5% | 6231% |
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12663% | 10954.5% | 9346.5% | 7738.5% | 6231% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 14472% | 12763.5% | 11055% | 9447% | 7839% | 6331.5% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33, 43) | 200 | 14472% | 12763.5% | 11055% | 9447% | 7839% | 6331.5% |
| Option BP (components 33, 43, 87) | 200 | 14572.5% | 12763.5% | 10954.5% | 9447% | 8040% | 6633% |
| Option BQ (components 31, 41, 88) | 200 | 14572.5% | 12663% | 10753.5% | 9246% | 7839% | 6432% |
| Option BR (components 32, 42, 89) | 200 | 14572.5% | 12663% | 10753.5% | 9246% | 7839% | 6432% |
| Option BX (components 31, 41, 87) | 200 | 14572.5% | 12763.5% | 10954.5% | 9447% | 8040% | 6633% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 14572.5% | 12663% | 10753.5% | 9246% | 7839% | 6432% |
| Option BZ (components 33, 43, 89) | 200 | 14572.5% | 12663% | 10753.5% | 9246% | 7839% | 6432% |
| Option CX (components 31, 41, 97) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12562.5% | 10753.5% | 9045% | 7437% | 5829% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12562.5% | 10753.5% | 9045% | 7437% | 5829% |
| Option CZ (components 33, 43, 99) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12562.5% | 10753.5% | 9045% | 7437% | 5829% |
| A2-only option CZN (components 33, 43) | 100 | 8080% | 6969% | 5858% | 4848% | 3838% | 2828% |
| AS Level option SW (components 12, 21) | 100 | not available | 5757% | 5050% | 4242% | 3434% | 2727% |
| AS Level option SX (components 11, 21) | 100 | not available | 5757% | 5050% | 4242% | 3434% | 2727% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 5858% | 5151% | 4343% | 3535% | 2828% |
| AS Level option SZ (components 13, 23) | 100 | not available | 5858% | 5151% | 4343% | 3535% | 2828% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119489/11 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 139489/13 | 40 | not available | 2255% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1435% | 1230% |
| Component 219489/21 | 60 | not available | 3558.3% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% | 1525% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3660% | 3151.7% | 2643.3% | 2135% | 1626.7% |
| Component 239489/23 | 60 | not available | 3660% | 3151.7% | 2643.3% | 2135% | 1626.7% |
| Component 319489/31 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2665% | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2665% | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% |
| Component 339489/33 | 40 | not available | 3075% | 2665% | 2255% | 1845% | 1537.5% |
| Component 419489/41 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3355% | 2948.3% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3355% | 2948.3% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% |
| Component 439489/43 | 60 | not available | 3965% | 3355% | 2948.3% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 November 2022 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2022 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AX (components 11, 21, 31, 41) | 200 | 14572.5% | 12864% | 11155.5% | 9648% | 8241% | 6834% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 14572.5% | 12763.5% | 10954.5% | 9447% | 8040% | 6633% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33, 43) | 200 | 14572.5% | 12763.5% | 10954.5% | 9447% | 8040% | 6633% |
| Option BX (components 31, 41, 87) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12663% | 10954.5% | 9447% | 7939.5% | 6432% |
| A2-only option BXJ (components 31, 41) | 100 | 8080% | 7070% | 6060% | 5050% | 4040% | 3131% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 14673% | 12864% | 11055% | 9447% | 7939.5% | 6432% |
| A2-only option BYJ (components 32, 42) | 100 | 8080% | 7070% | 6060% | 5050% | 4040% | 3131% |
| Option BZ (components 33, 43, 89) | 200 | 14673% | 12864% | 11055% | 9447% | 7939.5% | 6432% |
| A2-only option BZJ (components 33, 43) | 100 | 8080% | 7070% | 6060% | 5050% | 4040% | 3131% |
| Option CS (components 31, 41, 99) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12663% | 10954.5% | 9246% | 7638% | 6030% |
| Option CT (components 32, 42, 97) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12663% | 10954.5% | 9246% | 7638% | 6030% |
| A2-only option CTN (components 32, 42) | 100 | 8080% | 7070% | 6060% | 5050% | 4040% | 3131% |
| Option CU (components 33, 43, 98) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12663% | 10954.5% | 9246% | 7638% | 6030% |
| Option CX (components 31, 41, 97) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12663% | 10954.5% | 9246% | 7638% | 6030% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 14371.5% | 12663% | 10954.5% | 9246% | 7638% | 6030% |
| AS Level option P1 (component 50) | 75 | not available | 5168% | 4256% | 3344% | 2432% | 1520% |
| Option P2 (components 50, 60) | 150 | 12080% | 10268% | 8456% | 6644% | 4832% | 3020% |
| Option P3 (components 60, 80) | 150 | 12784.7% | 11174% | 9563.3% | 7852% | 6140.7% | 4530% |
| AS Level option SX (components 11, 21) | 100 | not available | 5858% | 5050% | 4343% | 3737% | 3131% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 5757% | 4848% | 4141% | 3535% | 2929% |
| AS Level option SZ (components 13, 23) | 100 | not available | 5757% | 4848% | 4141% | 3535% | 2929% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 119489/11 | 40 | not available | 2152.5% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2152.5% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 139489/13 | 40 | not available | 2152.5% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1332.5% | 1127.5% |
| Component 219489/21 | 60 | not available | 3761.7% | 3253.3% | 2846.7% | 2440% | 2033.3% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3660% | 3050% | 2643.3% | 2236.7% | 1830% |
| Component 239489/23 | 60 | not available | 3660% | 3050% | 2643.3% | 2236.7% | 1830% |
| Component 319489/31 | 40 | not available | 2972.5% | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 2972.5% | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% |
| Component 339489/33 | 40 | not available | 2972.5% | 2562.5% | 2255% | 1947.5% | 1640% |
| Component 419489/41 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3660% | 3151.7% | 2643.3% | 2135% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3660% | 3151.7% | 2643.3% | 2135% |
| Component 439489/43 | 60 | not available | 4168.3% | 3660% | 3151.7% | 2643.3% | 2135% |
| Component 509489/50 | 75 | not available | 5168% | 4256% | 3344% | 2432% | 1520% |
| Component 609489/60 | 75 | not available | 5168% | 4256% | 3344% | 2432% | 1520% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 June 2022 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
March 2022 Cambridge International A level History grade boundaries
| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Option AY (components 12, 22, 32, 42) | 200 | 13668% | 12060% | 10452% | 8944.5% | 7437% | 5929.5% |
| Option BY (components 32, 42, 88) | 200 | 13969.5% | 12261% | 10552.5% | 9045% | 7537.5% | 6130.5% |
| A2-only option BYJ (components 32, 42) | 100 | 7373% | 6464% | 5555% | 4646% | 3737% | 2828% |
| Option CY (components 32, 42, 98) | 200 | 13668% | 12060% | 10452% | 8844% | 7236% | 5728.5% |
| A2-only option CYN (components 32, 42) | 100 | 7373% | 6464% | 5555% | 4646% | 3737% | 2828% |
| AS Level option SY (components 12, 22) | 100 | not available | 5656% | 4848% | 4040% | 3232% | 2525% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | ||
| Component 129489/12 | 40 | not available | 2152.5% | 1845% | 1537.5% | 1230% | 1025% |
| Component 229489/22 | 60 | not available | 3558.3% | 3050% | 2541.7% | 2033.3% | 1525% |
| Component 329489/32 | 40 | not available | 2665% | 2357.5% | 2050% | 1742.5% | 1537.5% |
| Component 429489/42 | 60 | not available | 3863.3% | 3355% | 2948.3% | 2541.7% | 1931.7% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- AS Level rows have no A* grade, and no component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 9489 March 2022 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
Common questions
What were the History grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, an A needed 133 out of 200 and an E needed 78 on A Level linear (components 11, 21, 31, 41). On A Level linear (components 12, 22, 32, 42), an A needed 133 out of 200 and an E needed 78. On A Level linear (components 13, 23, 33, 43), an A needed 133 out of 200 and an E needed 78. The full table, with the boundaries for each paper, is at the top of this page.
Where do these Cambridge A level History grade boundaries come from?
Every number is copied from Cambridge International's own published grade boundary document for that series, which is linked under each table. We lay them out by course so you don't have to search a document covering every subject, and nothing is changed or estimated.
Why do grade boundaries change every year?
Boundaries are set after each exam has been marked, so that a grade means the same standard even when one year's paper is harder than another's. A harder paper usually has lower boundaries. That is why an old paper is best marked against its own year's boundaries, which is what the tables here are for.
When are new History grade boundaries published?
Cambridge publishes grade threshold tables when results are released: in August for the June series, in January for November and in May for March. We add them here after that.
More grade boundaries: every Cambridge course or every board.
cookie is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any exam board. Every paper here is a link to the board's own copy on its own website, and the papers belong to the boards that set them. If a link has stopped working, the board's own past paper page is linked on each course. The grade boundaries are copied from the boards’ own published documents, each linked under its table.