Cambridge International IGCSE Business Studies grade boundaries
Cambridge International IGCSE Business Studies grade boundaries for 14 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 IGCSE Business Studies 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 | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Components 11, 21 | 160 | 9559.4% | 8050% | 6540.6% | 5031.3% | 4226.3% | 3421.3% | 2616.3% | 1811.3% |
| Components 12, 22 | 160 | 10565.6% | 8955.6% | 7345.6% | 5735.6% | 4830% | 3924.4% | 2918.1% | 1911.9% |
| Components 13, 23 | 160 | 9760.6% | 8050% | 6339.4% | 4628.8% | 3924.4% | 3220% | 2616.3% | 2012.5% |
| Component 50 | 90 | 7280% | 6268.9% | 5257.8% | 4347.8% | 3640% | 2932.2% | 2224.4% | 1516.7% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 110450/11 | 80 | not available | 4556.3% | 3746.3% | 2835% | 2430% | 1923.8% | 1417.5% | 911.3% |
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 4758.8% | 3948.8% | 3037.5% | 2531.3% | 2025% | 1417.5% | 810% |
| Component 130450/13 | 80 | not available | 4252.5% | 3442.5% | 2531.3% | 2126.3% | 1721.3% | 1417.5% | 1113.8% |
| Component 210450/21 | 80 | not available | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 4252.5% | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2328.8% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1113.8% |
| Component 230450/23 | 80 | not available | 3847.5% | 2936.3% | 2126.3% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 500450/50 | 90 | not available | 6268.9% | 5257.8% | 4347.8% | 3640% | 2932.2% | 2224.4% | 1516.7% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 June 2026 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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March 2026 Cambridge International IGCSE Business Studies grade boundaries
| Qualification | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Components 12, 22 | 160 | 10062.5% | 8452.5% | 6842.5% | 5333.1% | 4427.5% | 3521.9% | 2616.3% | 1710.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 4758.8% | 3847.5% | 3037.5% | 2531.3% | 2025% | 1518.8% | 1012.5% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1113.8% | 78.8% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 March 2026 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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November 2025 Cambridge International IGCSE Business Studies 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 | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option W (components 12, 21) | 160 | 10364.4% | 8452.5% | 6540.6% | 4628.8% | 3823.8% | 3119.4% | 2415% | 1710.6% |
| Option X (components 11, 21) | 160 | 9961.9% | 8150.6% | 6339.4% | 4628.8% | 3823.8% | 3119.4% | 2415% | 1710.6% |
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 10565.6% | 8754.4% | 6943.1% | 5232.5% | 4226.3% | 3320.6% | 2515.6% | 1710.6% |
| Option Z (components 13, 23) | 160 | 10666.3% | 8754.4% | 6842.5% | 4930.6% | 4025% | 3220% | 2415% | 1610% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 110450/11 | 80 | not available | 4556.3% | 3645% | 2733.8% | 2227.5% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 4860% | 3847.5% | 2733.8% | 2227.5% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 130450/13 | 80 | not available | 4455% | 3442.5% | 2328.8% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 210450/21 | 80 | not available | 3645% | 2733.8% | 1923.8% | 1620% | 1417.5% | 1113.8% | 810% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 3948.8% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 2025% | 1620% | 1215% | 810% |
| Component 230450/23 | 80 | not available | 4353.8% | 3442.5% | 2632.5% | 2126.3% | 1721.3% | 1215% | 78.8% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 November 2025 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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June 2025 Cambridge International IGCSE Business Studies 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 | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7785.6% | 6774.4% | 5763.3% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3336.7% | 2426.7% | 1516.7% |
| Option WA (components 11, 22) | 160 | 10364.4% | 8653.8% | 6943.1% | 5333.1% | 4427.5% | 3521.9% | 2716.9% | 1911.9% |
| Option X (components 11, 21) | 160 | 9760.6% | 8150.6% | 6540.6% | 4930.6% | 4025% | 3220% | 2515.6% | 1811.3% |
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 10666.3% | 8955.6% | 7245% | 5635% | 4729.4% | 3823.8% | 2817.5% | 1811.3% |
| Option Z (components 13, 23) | 160 | 10465% | 8754.4% | 7043.8% | 5433.8% | 4528.1% | 3723.1% | 2817.5% | 1911.9% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 110450/11 | 80 | not available | 4455% | 3543.8% | 2733.8% | 2227.5% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 4758.8% | 3847.5% | 3037.5% | 2531.3% | 2025% | 1417.5% | 810% |
| Component 130450/13 | 80 | not available | 4556.3% | 3645% | 2835% | 2328.8% | 1923.8% | 1417.5% | 911.3% |
| Component 210450/21 | 80 | not available | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 4252.5% | 3442.5% | 2632.5% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1417.5% | 1012.5% |
| Component 230450/23 | 80 | not available | 4252.5% | 3442.5% | 2632.5% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1417.5% | 1012.5% |
| Component 500450/50 | 90 | not available | 6774.4% | 5763.3% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3336.7% | 2426.7% | 1516.7% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 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 IGCSE Business Studies grade boundaries
| Qualification | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 10867.5% | 9257.5% | 7647.5% | 6037.5% | 5031.3% | 4125.6% | 3320.6% | 2515.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 5062.5% | 4151.3% | 3240% | 2733.8% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1417.5% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 4252.5% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2328.8% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1113.8% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 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 IGCSE Business Studies 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 | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7785.6% | 6774.4% | 5763.3% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3336.7% | 2426.7% | 1516.7% |
| Option W (components 12, 21) | 160 | 10163.1% | 8351.9% | 6540.6% | 4830% | 4025% | 3220% | 2415% | 1610% |
| Option X (components 11, 21) | 160 | 10263.8% | 8351.9% | 6440% | 4628.8% | 3924.4% | 3220% | 2415% | 1610% |
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 10263.8% | 8553.1% | 6842.5% | 5232.5% | 4326.9% | 3521.9% | 2716.9% | 1911.9% |
| Option Z (components 13, 23) | 160 | 10263.8% | 8351.9% | 6440% | 4528.1% | 3723.1% | 3018.8% | 2415% | 1811.3% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 110450/11 | 80 | not available | 4455% | 3442.5% | 2531.3% | 2126.3% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 4455% | 3543.8% | 2733.8% | 2227.5% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 130450/13 | 80 | not available | 4455% | 3442.5% | 2328.8% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 210450/21 | 80 | not available | 3948.8% | 3037.5% | 2126.3% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1113.8% | 78.8% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 4151.3% | 3341.3% | 2531.3% | 2126.3% | 1822.5% | 1417.5% | 1012.5% |
| Component 230450/23 | 80 | not available | 3948.8% | 3037.5% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 500450/50 | 90 | not available | 6774.4% | 5763.3% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3336.7% | 2426.7% | 1516.7% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 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 IGCSE Business Studies 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 | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7785.6% | 6774.4% | 5763.3% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3336.7% | 2426.7% | 1516.7% |
| Option X (components 11, 21) | 160 | 9156.9% | 7546.9% | 5936.9% | 4427.5% | 3723.1% | 3018.8% | 2415% | 1811.3% |
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 10565.6% | 8754.4% | 6943.1% | 5232.5% | 4326.9% | 3421.3% | 2616.3% | 1811.3% |
| Option Z (components 13, 23) | 160 | 9358.1% | 7748.1% | 6138.1% | 4528.1% | 3823.8% | 3119.4% | 2515.6% | 1911.9% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 110450/11 | 80 | not available | 3645% | 2733.8% | 1923.8% | 1620% | 1316.3% | 1113.8% | 911.3% |
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 4961.3% | 3948.8% | 3037.5% | 2430% | 1822.5% | 1316.3% | 810% |
| Component 130450/13 | 80 | not available | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 210450/21 | 80 | not available | 3948.8% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 2126.3% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 3847.5% | 3037.5% | 2227.5% | 1923.8% | 1620% | 1316.3% | 1012.5% |
| Component 230450/23 | 80 | not available | 4050% | 3138.8% | 2227.5% | 1923.8% | 1620% | 1316.3% | 1012.5% |
| Component 500450/50 | 90 | not available | 6774.4% | 5763.3% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3336.7% | 2426.7% | 1516.7% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 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 IGCSE Business Studies grade boundaries
| Qualification | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 10364.4% | 8855% | 7345.6% | 5936.9% | 5031.3% | 4125.6% | 3320.6% | 2515.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 4657.5% | 3847.5% | 3138.8% | 2733.8% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1417.5% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 4252.5% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2328.8% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1113.8% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 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 IGCSE Business Studies 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 | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7785.6% | 6774.4% | 5763.3% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3336.7% | 2426.7% | 1516.7% |
| Option X (components 11, 21) | 160 | 10666.3% | 8653.8% | 6641.3% | 4729.4% | 3924.4% | 3220% | 2415% | 1610% |
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 10263.8% | 8553.1% | 6842.5% | 5131.9% | 4226.3% | 3320.6% | 2515.6% | 1710.6% |
| Option Z (components 13, 23) | 160 | 10565.6% | 8754.4% | 6943.1% | 5131.9% | 4226.3% | 3421.3% | 2616.3% | 1811.3% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 110450/11 | 80 | not available | 4657.5% | 3645% | 2632.5% | 2126.3% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 4252.5% | 3442.5% | 2632.5% | 2126.3% | 1620% | 1215% | 810% |
| Component 130450/13 | 80 | not available | 4353.8% | 3442.5% | 2531.3% | 2025% | 1620% | 1113.8% | 67.5% |
| Component 210450/21 | 80 | not available | 4050% | 3037.5% | 2126.3% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1113.8% | 78.8% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 4353.8% | 3442.5% | 2531.3% | 2126.3% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 230450/23 | 80 | not available | 4455% | 3543.8% | 2632.5% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1215% |
| Component 500450/50 | 90 | not available | 6774.4% | 5763.3% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3336.7% | 2426.7% | 1516.7% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 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 IGCSE Business Studies 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 | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7785.6% | 6774.4% | 5763.3% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3336.7% | 2426.7% | 1516.7% |
| Option X (components 11, 21) | 160 | 9961.9% | 8251.3% | 6540.6% | 4930.6% | 4025% | 3220% | 2515.6% | 1811.3% |
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 9861.3% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5031.3% | 4125.6% | 3220% | 2415% | 1610% |
| Option Z (components 13, 23) | 160 | 9861.3% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5031.3% | 4125.6% | 3220% | 2415% | 1610% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 110450/11 | 80 | not available | 4353.8% | 3442.5% | 2531.3% | 2126.3% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 3948.8% | 3138.8% | 2430% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1113.8% | 78.8% |
| Component 130450/13 | 80 | not available | 3948.8% | 3138.8% | 2430% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1113.8% | 78.8% |
| Component 210450/21 | 80 | not available | 3948.8% | 3138.8% | 2430% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 4353.8% | 3543.8% | 2632.5% | 2227.5% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 230450/23 | 80 | not available | 4353.8% | 3543.8% | 2632.5% | 2227.5% | 1721.3% | 1316.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 500450/50 | 90 | not available | 6774.4% | 5763.3% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3336.7% | 2426.7% | 1516.7% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 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 IGCSE Business Studies grade boundaries
| Qualification | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 9257.5% | 7848.8% | 6440% | 5131.9% | 4226.3% | 3320.6% | 2515.6% | 1710.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 4050% | 3341.3% | 2733.8% | 2328.8% | 1822.5% | 1316.3% | 810% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 3847.5% | 3138.8% | 2430% | 1923.8% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 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 IGCSE Business Studies 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 | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option WA (components 11, 22) | 160 | 9056.3% | 7345.6% | 5635% | 4025% | 3421.3% | 2817.5% | 2213.8% | 1610% |
| Option X (components 11, 21) | 160 | 9861.3% | 8050% | 6238.8% | 4528.1% | 3723.1% | 3018.8% | 2314.4% | 1610% |
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 8553.1% | 7043.8% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 3421.3% | 2817.5% | 2213.8% | 1610% |
| Option Z (components 13, 23) | 160 | 9559.4% | 7748.1% | 5936.9% | 4226.3% | 3521.9% | 2918.1% | 2314.4% | 1710.6% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 110450/11 | 80 | not available | 3746.3% | 2835% | 2025% | 1721.3% | 1417.5% | 1113.8% | 810% |
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2025% | 1721.3% | 1417.5% | 1113.8% | 810% |
| Component 130450/13 | 80 | not available | 3746.3% | 2835% | 2025% | 1721.3% | 1417.5% | 1113.8% | 810% |
| Component 210450/21 | 80 | not available | 4353.8% | 3442.5% | 2531.3% | 2025% | 1620% | 1215% | 810% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 3645% | 2835% | 2025% | 1721.3% | 1417.5% | 1113.8% | 810% |
| Component 230450/23 | 80 | not available | 4050% | 3138.8% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 November 2022 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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June 2022 Cambridge International IGCSE Business Studies 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 | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7583.3% | 6572.2% | 5561.1% | 4651.1% | 3842.2% | 3134.4% | 2224.4% | 1314.4% |
| Option X (components 11, 21) | 160 | 8955.6% | 7345.6% | 5735.6% | 4226.3% | 3521.9% | 2918.1% | 2314.4% | 1710.6% |
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 8955.6% | 7345.6% | 5735.6% | 4226.3% | 3521.9% | 2918.1% | 2314.4% | 1710.6% |
| Option Z (components 13, 23) | 160 | 8754.4% | 7345.6% | 5936.9% | 4528.1% | 3823.8% | 3220% | 2616.3% | 2012.5% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 110450/11 | 80 | not available | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2025% | 1721.3% | 1417.5% | 1113.8% | 810% |
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2025% | 1721.3% | 1417.5% | 1113.8% | 810% |
| Component 130450/13 | 80 | not available | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2126.3% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 210450/21 | 80 | not available | 3948.8% | 3037.5% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 3948.8% | 3037.5% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1518.8% | 1215% | 911.3% |
| Component 230450/23 | 80 | not available | 3948.8% | 3240% | 2430% | 2025% | 1721.3% | 1417.5% | 1113.8% |
| Component 500450/50 | 90 | not available | 6572.2% | 5561.1% | 4651.1% | 3842.2% | 3134.4% | 2224.4% | 1314.4% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 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 IGCSE Business Studies grade boundaries
| Qualification | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Option Y (components 12, 22) | 160 | 9156.9% | 7546.9% | 5936.9% | 4427.5% | 3622.5% | 2817.5% | 2213.8% | 1610% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 120450/12 | 80 | not available | 3543.8% | 2733.8% | 2025% | 1620% | 1215% | 911.3% | 67.5% |
| Component 220450/22 | 80 | not available | 4050% | 3240% | 2430% | 2025% | 1620% | 1316.3% | 1012.5% |
- 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.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0450 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 Business Studies grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, an A needed 80 out of 160 and a C needed 50 on components 11, 21. On components 12, 22, an A needed 89 out of 160 and a C needed 57. On components 13, 23, an A needed 80 out of 160 and a C needed 46. The full table, with the boundaries for each paper, is at the top of this page.
Where do these Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies 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 Business Studies 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.
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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.