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Cambridge International IGCSE English (First Language) grade boundaries
Cambridge International IGCSE English (First Language) 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 English (First Language) 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 03, 11 | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 03, 12 | 160 | 11471.3% | 10163.1% | 8855% | 7546.9% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 03, 13 | 160 | 11471.3% | 10163.1% | 8855% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 11, 21 | 160 | 11672.5% | 10364.4% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6540.6% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 11, 83 | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 11, 93 | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 12, 22 | 160 | 10766.9% | 9660% | 8553.1% | 7446.3% | 6339.4% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 12, 83 | 160 | 11471.3% | 10163.1% | 8855% | 7546.9% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 12, 93 | 160 | 11471.3% | 10163.1% | 8855% | 7546.9% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 13, 23 | 160 | 10867.5% | 9760.6% | 8653.8% | 7546.9% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 13, 83 | 160 | 11471.3% | 10163.1% | 8855% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Components 13, 93 | 160 | 11471.3% | 10163.1% | 8855% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Component 50 | 90 | 6875.6% | 5965.6% | 5055.6% | 4145.6% | 3437.8% | 2831.1% | 2224.4% | 1617.8% |
| Components 50, 60 | 90 | 6875.6% | 5965.6% | 5055.6% | 4145.6% | 3437.8% | 2831.1% | 2224.4% | 1617.8% |
| 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5973.8% | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 110500/11 | 80 | not available | 4860% | 4252.5% | 3543.8% | 2936.3% | 2328.8% | 1822.5% | 1316.3% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 4252.5% | 3746.3% | 3138.8% | 2733.8% | 2328.8% | 1822.5% | 1316.3% |
| Component 130500/13 | 80 | not available | 4252.5% | 3746.3% | 3240% | 2835% | 2328.8% | 1822.5% | 1316.3% |
| Component 210500/21 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4860% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 230500/23 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 500500/50 | 90 | not available | 5965.6% | 5055.6% | 4145.6% | 3437.8% | 2831.1% | 2224.4% | 1617.8% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 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.
March 2026 Cambridge International IGCSE English (First Language) 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 | ||
| Components 03, 12 | 160 | 12276.3% | 10968.1% | 9660% | 8351.9% | 6943.1% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 2515.6% |
| Components 12, 22 | 160 | 11873.8% | 10666.3% | 9458.8% | 8351.9% | 6943.1% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 2515.6% |
| Components 12, 73 | 160 | 12276.3% | 10968.1% | 9660% | 8351.9% | 6943.1% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 2515.6% |
| Components 12, 83 | 160 | 12276.3% | 10968.1% | 9660% | 8351.9% | 6943.1% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 2515.6% |
| Components 12, 93 | 160 | 12276.3% | 10968.1% | 9660% | 8351.9% | 6943.1% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5973.8% | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 5062.5% | 4556.3% | 3948.8% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1721.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 5062.5% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 March 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 IGCSE English (First Language) 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 AR, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 7949.4% | 6540.6% | 5131.9% | 3723.1% | 2314.4% |
| Option AS, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11068.8% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option AT, route A3 (components 03, 13) | 160 | 12376.9% | 10968.1% | 9559.4% | 8251.3% | 6741.9% | 5333.1% | 3823.8% | 2314.4% |
| Option AX, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 7949.4% | 6540.6% | 5131.9% | 3723.1% | 2314.4% |
| Option AY, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11068.8% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option BR, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10364.4% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6440% | 5131.9% | 3723.1% | 2314.4% |
| Option BS, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 8050% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option BT, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10465% | 9257.5% | 8150.6% | 6741.9% | 5333.1% | 3823.8% | 2314.4% |
| Option BX, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10364.4% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6440% | 5131.9% | 3723.1% | 2314.4% |
| Option BY, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 8050% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option BZ, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10465% | 9257.5% | 8150.6% | 6741.9% | 5333.1% | 3823.8% | 2314.4% |
| Option CR, route CJ1 (components 11, 83) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 7949.4% | 6540.6% | 5131.9% | 3723.1% | 2314.4% |
| Option CR, route CN1 (components 11, 93) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 7949.4% | 6540.6% | 5131.9% | 3723.1% | 2314.4% |
| Option CS, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11068.8% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option CS, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11068.8% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option CT, route CJ3 (components 13, 83) | 160 | 12376.9% | 10968.1% | 9559.4% | 8251.3% | 6741.9% | 5333.1% | 3823.8% | 2314.4% |
| Option CT, route CN3 (components 13, 93) | 160 | 12376.9% | 10968.1% | 9559.4% | 8251.3% | 6741.9% | 5333.1% | 3823.8% | 2314.4% |
| Option CU, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11068.8% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option CU, route CM2 (components 12, 73) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11068.8% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option CU, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11068.8% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option CY, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11068.8% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option CY, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11068.8% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option CZ, route CJ3 (components 13, 83) | 160 | 12376.9% | 10968.1% | 9559.4% | 8251.3% | 6741.9% | 5333.1% | 3823.8% | 2314.4% |
| Option CZ, route CN3 (components 13, 93) | 160 | 12376.9% | 10968.1% | 9559.4% | 8251.3% | 6741.9% | 5333.1% | 3823.8% | 2314.4% |
| 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5973.8% | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 110500/11 | 80 | not available | 4860% | 4252.5% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% | 78.8% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 2936.3% | 2227.5% | 1417.5% | 67.5% |
| Component 130500/13 | 80 | not available | 5062.5% | 4455% | 3847.5% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1518.8% | 78.8% |
| Component 210500/21 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 230500/23 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4860% | 4353.8% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 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 IGCSE English (First Language) 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 AR (components 03, 11) | 160 | 12075% | 10666.3% | 9257.5% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option AS (components 03, 12) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10364.4% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option AT (components 03, 13) | 160 | 11571.9% | 10263.8% | 8955.6% | 7748.1% | 6540.6% | 5333.1% | 4025% | 2716.9% |
| Option AX (components 03, 11) | 160 | 12075% | 10666.3% | 9257.5% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option AY (components 03, 12) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10364.4% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option BR (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10364.4% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option BS (components 12, 22) | 160 | 10968.1% | 9861.3% | 8754.4% | 7647.5% | 6540.6% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option BT (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11169.4% | 9961.9% | 8754.4% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4025% | 2716.9% |
| Option BX (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10364.4% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option BY (components 12, 22) | 160 | 10968.1% | 9861.3% | 8754.4% | 7647.5% | 6540.6% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option CR (components 11, 83) | 160 | 12075% | 10666.3% | 9257.5% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option CR (components 11, 93) | 160 | 12075% | 10666.3% | 9257.5% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option CS (components 12, 83) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10364.4% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option CS (components 12, 93) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10364.4% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option CX (components 11, 83) | 160 | 12075% | 10666.3% | 9257.5% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option CX (components 11, 93) | 160 | 12075% | 10666.3% | 9257.5% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7482.2% | 6471.1% | 5460% | 4550% | 3741.1% | 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5973.8% | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 110500/11 | 80 | not available | 4758.8% | 4151.3% | 3543.8% | 3037.5% | 2430% | 1822.5% | 1215% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 4455% | 3948.8% | 3442.5% | 2936.3% | 2430% | 1822.5% | 1215% |
| Component 130500/13 | 80 | not available | 4353.8% | 3847.5% | 3341.3% | 2835% | 2328.8% | 1721.3% | 1113.8% |
| Component 210500/21 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4860% | 4252.5% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 230500/23 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 500500/50 | 90 | not available | 6471.1% | 5460% | 4550% | 3741.1% | 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 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 English (First Language) 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 AS, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 13081.3% | 11571.9% | 10062.5% | 8553.1% | 7043.8% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 2515.6% |
| Option BS, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12678.8% | 11270% | 9861.3% | 8553.1% | 7043.8% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 2515.6% |
| Option BY, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12678.8% | 11270% | 9861.3% | 8553.1% | 7043.8% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5973.8% | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 4961.3% | 4151.3% | 3341.3% | 2531.3% | 1721.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 5062.5% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 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 English (First Language) 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 AR, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 11974.4% | 10565.6% | 9156.9% | 7848.8% | 6440% | 5031.3% | 3622.5% | 2213.8% |
| Option AS, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12880% | 11370.6% | 9861.3% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5333.1% | 3723.1% | 2113.1% |
| Option AT, route A3 (components 03, 13) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| Option AY, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12880% | 11370.6% | 9861.3% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5333.1% | 3723.1% | 2113.1% |
| Option AZ, route A3 (components 03, 13) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| Option BR, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11370.6% | 10163.1% | 8955.6% | 7748.1% | 6339.4% | 5031.3% | 3622.5% | 2213.8% |
| Option BS, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5333.1% | 3723.1% | 2113.1% |
| Option BT, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 12075% | 10766.9% | 9458.8% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| Option BX, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11370.6% | 10163.1% | 8955.6% | 7748.1% | 6339.4% | 5031.3% | 3622.5% | 2213.8% |
| Option BY, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5333.1% | 3723.1% | 2113.1% |
| Option BZ, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 12075% | 10766.9% | 9458.8% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| Option CR, route CJ1 (components 11, 83) | 160 | 11974.4% | 10565.6% | 9156.9% | 7848.8% | 6440% | 5031.3% | 3622.5% | 2213.8% |
| Option CR, route CN1 (components 11, 93) | 160 | 11974.4% | 10565.6% | 9156.9% | 7848.8% | 6440% | 5031.3% | 3622.5% | 2213.8% |
| Option CS, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 12880% | 11370.6% | 9861.3% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5333.1% | 3723.1% | 2113.1% |
| Option CS, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 12880% | 11370.6% | 9861.3% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5333.1% | 3723.1% | 2113.1% |
| Option CT, route CJ3 (components 13, 83) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| Option CT, route CN3 (components 13, 93) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| Option CY, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 12880% | 11370.6% | 9861.3% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5333.1% | 3723.1% | 2113.1% |
| Option CY, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 12880% | 11370.6% | 9861.3% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5333.1% | 3723.1% | 2113.1% |
| Option CZ, route CJ3 (components 13, 83) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| Option CZ, route CN3 (components 13, 93) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5973.8% | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 110500/11 | 80 | not available | 4657.5% | 4050% | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2025% | 1316.3% | 67.5% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4758.8% | 3948.8% | 3138.8% | 2328.8% | 1417.5% | 56.3% |
| Component 130500/13 | 80 | not available | 5163.8% | 4556.3% | 3847.5% | 2936.3% | 2126.3% | 1316.3% | 56.3% |
| Component 210500/21 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 5062.5% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 230500/23 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 5062.5% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 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 English (First Language) 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 AR, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10666.3% | 9156.9% | 7748.1% | 6540.6% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Option AS, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 11773.1% | 10465% | 9156.9% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option AT, route A3 (components 03, 13) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5232.5% | 4025% | 2817.5% |
| Option AX, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10666.3% | 9156.9% | 7748.1% | 6540.6% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Option AY, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 11773.1% | 10465% | 9156.9% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option BR, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11571.9% | 10263.8% | 8955.6% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Option BS, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 11169.4% | 10062.5% | 8955.6% | 7848.8% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option BT, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11370.6% | 10062.5% | 8754.4% | 7546.9% | 6339.4% | 5232.5% | 4025% | 2817.5% |
| Option BX, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11571.9% | 10263.8% | 8955.6% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Option BY, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 11169.4% | 10062.5% | 8955.6% | 7848.8% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option CR, route CJ1 (components 11, 83) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10666.3% | 9156.9% | 7748.1% | 6540.6% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Option CR, route CN1 (components 11, 93) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10666.3% | 9156.9% | 7748.1% | 6540.6% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Option CS, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 11773.1% | 10465% | 9156.9% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| Option CS, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 11773.1% | 10465% | 9156.9% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4125.6% | 2817.5% |
| 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5973.8% | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 110500/11 | 80 | not available | 4758.8% | 4050% | 3341.3% | 2835% | 2328.8% | 1822.5% | 1316.3% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 4556.3% | 4050% | 3543.8% | 3037.5% | 2430% | 1822.5% | 1215% |
| Component 130500/13 | 80 | not available | 4556.3% | 3948.8% | 3240% | 2733.8% | 2227.5% | 1721.3% | 1215% |
| Component 210500/21 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 230500/23 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 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 English (First Language) 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 AS, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11169.4% | 9760.6% | 8452.5% | 6943.1% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 2515.6% |
| Option AY, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11169.4% | 9760.6% | 8452.5% | 6943.1% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 2515.6% |
| Option BS, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12075% | 10867.5% | 9660% | 8452.5% | 6943.1% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 2515.6% |
| Option BY, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12075% | 10867.5% | 9660% | 8452.5% | 6943.1% | 5534.4% | 4025% | 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5973.8% | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 5265% | 4657.5% | 4050% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1721.3% | 911.3% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 5062.5% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 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 English (First Language) 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 AR, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7748.1% | 6440% | 5232.5% | 3924.4% | 2616.3% |
| Option AS, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12779.4% | 11270% | 9760.6% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5433.8% | 3924.4% | 2415% |
| Option AT, route A3 (components 03, 13) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11169.4% | 9861.3% | 8653.8% | 7144.4% | 5635% | 4125.6% | 2616.3% |
| Option AX, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7748.1% | 6440% | 5232.5% | 3924.4% | 2616.3% |
| Option AY, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12779.4% | 11270% | 9760.6% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5433.8% | 3924.4% | 2415% |
| Option AZ, route A3 (components 03, 13) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11169.4% | 9861.3% | 8653.8% | 7144.4% | 5635% | 4125.6% | 2616.3% |
| Option BR, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11270% | 10062.5% | 8855% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5232.5% | 3924.4% | 2616.3% |
| Option BS, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12276.3% | 10968.1% | 9660% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5433.8% | 3924.4% | 2415% |
| Option BT, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10766.9% | 9660% | 8553.1% | 7043.8% | 5635% | 4125.6% | 2616.3% |
| Option BX, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11270% | 10062.5% | 8855% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5232.5% | 3924.4% | 2616.3% |
| Option BY, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12276.3% | 10968.1% | 9660% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5433.8% | 3924.4% | 2415% |
| Option BZ, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10766.9% | 9660% | 8553.1% | 7043.8% | 5635% | 4125.6% | 2616.3% |
| Option CR, route CJ1 (components 11, 83) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7748.1% | 6440% | 5232.5% | 3924.4% | 2616.3% |
| Option CR, route CN1 (components 11, 93) | 160 | 11672.5% | 10263.8% | 8855% | 7546.9% | 6238.8% | 5031.3% | 3723.1% | 2415% |
| Option CS, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 12779.4% | 11270% | 9760.6% | 8351.9% | 6842.5% | 5433.8% | 3924.4% | 2415% |
| Option CS, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 12578.1% | 11068.8% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5232.5% | 3723.1% | 2213.8% |
| Option CT, route CJ3 (components 13, 83) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11169.4% | 9861.3% | 8653.8% | 7144.4% | 5635% | 4125.6% | 2616.3% |
| Option CT, route CN3 (components 13, 93) | 160 | 12276.3% | 10968.1% | 9660% | 8452.5% | 6943.1% | 5433.8% | 3924.4% | 2415% |
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7482.2% | 6471.1% | 5460% | 4550% | 3741.1% | 2932.2% | 2224.4% | 1516.7% |
| Option P2 (components 50, 60) | 90 | 7482.2% | 6471.1% | 5460% | 4550% | 3741.1% | 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5973.8% | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 110500/11 | 80 | not available | 4556.3% | 3948.8% | 3341.3% | 2733.8% | 2227.5% | 1620% | 1012.5% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 5366.3% | 4657.5% | 3948.8% | 3138.8% | 2430% | 1620% | 810% |
| Component 130500/13 | 80 | not available | 5265% | 4758.8% | 4252.5% | 3442.5% | 2632.5% | 1822.5% | 1012.5% |
| Component 210500/21 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 5062.5% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 230500/23 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 500500/50 | 90 | not available | 6471.1% | 5460% | 4550% | 3741.1% | 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 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 English (First Language) 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 AR, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10666.3% | 9156.9% | 7748.1% | 6540.6% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Option AS, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12075% | 10666.3% | 9257.5% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5333.1% | 4025% | 2716.9% |
| Option AT, route A3 (components 03, 13) | 160 | 11571.9% | 10263.8% | 8955.6% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4025% | 2716.9% |
| Option AX, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10666.3% | 9156.9% | 7748.1% | 6540.6% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Option AY, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12075% | 10666.3% | 9257.5% | 7949.4% | 6641.3% | 5333.1% | 4025% | 2716.9% |
| Option BR, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11571.9% | 10263.8% | 8955.6% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Option BS, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 11471.3% | 10263.8% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6540.6% | 5333.1% | 4025% | 2716.9% |
| Option BT, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11068.8% | 9861.3% | 8653.8% | 7546.9% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4025% | 2716.9% |
| Option BX, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11571.9% | 10263.8% | 8955.6% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4125.6% | 2918.1% |
| Option BY, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 11471.3% | 10263.8% | 9056.3% | 7848.8% | 6540.6% | 5333.1% | 4025% | 2716.9% |
| Option BZ, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11068.8% | 9861.3% | 8653.8% | 7546.9% | 6440% | 5333.1% | 4025% | 2716.9% |
| Option CR, route CJ1 (components 11, 83) | 160 | 11974.4% | 10465% | 8955.6% | 7546.9% | 6339.4% | 5131.9% | 3924.4% | 2716.9% |
| Option CR, route CN1 (components 11, 93) | 160 | 11974.4% | 10465% | 8955.6% | 7546.9% | 6339.4% | 5131.9% | 3924.4% | 2716.9% |
| Option CS, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7748.1% | 6440% | 5131.9% | 3823.8% | 2515.6% |
| Option CS, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7748.1% | 6440% | 5131.9% | 3823.8% | 2515.6% |
| Option CT, route CJ3 (components 13, 83) | 160 | 11370.6% | 10062.5% | 8754.4% | 7446.3% | 6238.8% | 5131.9% | 3823.8% | 2515.6% |
| Option CT, route CN3 (components 13, 93) | 160 | 11370.6% | 10062.5% | 8754.4% | 7446.3% | 6238.8% | 5131.9% | 3823.8% | 2515.6% |
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7482.2% | 6471.1% | 5460% | 4550% | 3741.1% | 2932.2% | 2224.4% | 1516.7% |
| Option P2 (components 50, 60) | 90 | 7482.2% | 6471.1% | 5460% | 4550% | 3741.1% | 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5973.8% | 5163.8% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 110500/11 | 80 | not available | 4758.8% | 4050% | 3341.3% | 2835% | 2328.8% | 1822.5% | 1316.3% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 4758.8% | 4151.3% | 3543.8% | 2936.3% | 2328.8% | 1721.3% | 1113.8% |
| Component 130500/13 | 80 | not available | 4353.8% | 3847.5% | 3240% | 2835% | 2328.8% | 1721.3% | 1113.8% |
| Component 210500/21 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 230500/23 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4961.3% | 4353.8% | 3645% | 3037.5% | 2328.8% | 1620% |
| Component 500500/50 | 90 | not available | 6471.1% | 5460% | 4550% | 3741.1% | 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 June 2023 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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March 2023 Cambridge International IGCSE English (First Language) 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 AS, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 7949.4% | 6339.4% | 4830% | 3320.6% | 1811.3% |
| Option AY, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10766.9% | 9358.1% | 7949.4% | 6339.4% | 4830% | 3320.6% | 1811.3% |
| Option BS, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 11974.4% | 10565.6% | 9156.9% | 7848.8% | 6339.4% | 4830% | 3320.6% | 1811.3% |
| Option BY, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 11974.4% | 10565.6% | 9156.9% | 7848.8% | 6339.4% | 4830% | 3320.6% | 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5771.3% | 4961.3% | 4252.5% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 5062.5% | 4455% | 3746.3% | 2835% | 2025% | 1215% | 45% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4860% | 4151.3% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 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 English (First Language) 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 AR, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 11370.6% | 10062.5% | 8754.4% | 7446.3% | 6138.1% | 4930.6% | 3723.1% | 2515.6% |
| Option AS, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5031.3% | 3421.3% | 1811.3% |
| Option AT, route A3 (components 03, 13) | 160 | 11974.4% | 10666.3% | 9358.1% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| Option AX, route A1 (components 03, 11) | 160 | 11370.6% | 10062.5% | 8754.4% | 7446.3% | 6138.1% | 4930.6% | 3723.1% | 2515.6% |
| Option AY, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5031.3% | 3421.3% | 1811.3% |
| Option AZ, route A3 (components 03, 13) | 160 | 11974.4% | 10666.3% | 9358.1% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| Option BR, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 10968.1% | 9760.6% | 8553.1% | 7345.6% | 6138.1% | 4930.6% | 3723.1% | 2515.6% |
| Option BS, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10867.5% | 9559.4% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5031.3% | 3421.3% | 1811.3% |
| Option BT, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11571.9% | 10364.4% | 9156.9% | 8050% | 6540.6% | 5131.9% | 3723.1% | 2314.4% |
| Option BX, route B1 (components 11, 21) | 160 | 10968.1% | 9760.6% | 8553.1% | 7345.6% | 6138.1% | 4930.6% | 3723.1% | 2515.6% |
| Option BY, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12175.6% | 10867.5% | 9559.4% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5031.3% | 3421.3% | 1811.3% |
| Option BZ, route B3 (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11571.9% | 10364.4% | 9156.9% | 8050% | 6540.6% | 5131.9% | 3723.1% | 2314.4% |
| Option CS, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5031.3% | 3421.3% | 1811.3% |
| Option CS, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 12376.9% | 10968.1% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6540.6% | 4930.6% | 3320.6% | 1710.6% |
| Option CT, route CJ3 (components 13, 83) | 160 | 11974.4% | 10666.3% | 9358.1% | 8150.6% | 6641.3% | 5131.9% | 3622.5% | 2113.1% |
| Option CT, route CN3 (components 13, 93) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10565.6% | 9257.5% | 8050% | 6540.6% | 5031.3% | 3521.9% | 2012.5% |
| Option CU, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5031.3% | 3421.3% | 1811.3% |
| Option CU, route CM2 (components 12, 73) | 160 | 12376.9% | 10968.1% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6540.6% | 4930.6% | 3320.6% | 1710.6% |
| Option CU, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 12376.9% | 10968.1% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6540.6% | 4930.6% | 3320.6% | 1710.6% |
| Option CY, route CJ2 (components 12, 83) | 160 | 12477.5% | 11068.8% | 9660% | 8251.3% | 6641.3% | 5031.3% | 3421.3% | 1811.3% |
| Option CY, route CN2 (components 12, 93) | 160 | 12376.9% | 10968.1% | 9559.4% | 8150.6% | 6540.6% | 4930.6% | 3320.6% | 1710.6% |
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7280% | 6268.9% | 5257.8% | 4347.8% | 3538.9% | 2730% | 1921.1% | 1112.2% |
| 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5771.3% | 4961.3% | 4252.5% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% |
| Component 110500/11 | 80 | not available | 4353.8% | 3847.5% | 3240% | 2632.5% | 2126.3% | 1620% | 1113.8% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 5366.3% | 4758.8% | 4050% | 3138.8% | 2227.5% | 1316.3% | 45% |
| Component 130500/13 | 80 | not available | 4961.3% | 4455% | 3948.8% | 3138.8% | 2328.8% | 1518.8% | 78.8% |
| Component 210500/21 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4758.8% | 4151.3% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5568.8% | 4860% | 4252.5% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% |
| Component 230500/23 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4758.8% | 4151.3% | 3442.5% | 2835% | 2227.5% | 1620% |
| Component 500500/50 | 90 | not available | 6268.9% | 5257.8% | 4347.8% | 3538.9% | 2730% | 1921.1% | 1112.2% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 November 2022 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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June 2022 Cambridge International IGCSE English (First Language) 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 AR (components 03, 11) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5232.5% | 4025% | 2817.5% |
| Option AS (components 03, 12) | 160 | 11571.9% | 10163.1% | 8754.4% | 7345.6% | 6138.1% | 5031.3% | 3924.4% | 2817.5% |
| Option AT (components 03, 13) | 160 | 12276.3% | 10666.3% | 9056.3% | 7546.9% | 6339.4% | 5131.9% | 3924.4% | 2716.9% |
| Option AX (components 03, 11) | 160 | 11873.8% | 10465% | 9056.3% | 7647.5% | 6440% | 5232.5% | 4025% | 2817.5% |
| Option AY (components 03, 12) | 160 | 11571.9% | 10163.1% | 8754.4% | 7345.6% | 6138.1% | 5031.3% | 3924.4% | 2817.5% |
| Option AZ (components 03, 13) | 160 | 12276.3% | 10666.3% | 9056.3% | 7546.9% | 6339.4% | 5131.9% | 3924.4% | 2716.9% |
| Option BR (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11169.4% | 9961.9% | 8754.4% | 7546.9% | 6339.4% | 5232.5% | 4125.6% | 3018.8% |
| Option BS (components 12, 22) | 160 | 11068.8% | 9760.6% | 8452.5% | 7245% | 6138.1% | 5031.3% | 3924.4% | 2817.5% |
| Option BT (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11471.3% | 10163.1% | 8855% | 7546.9% | 6339.4% | 5131.9% | 3924.4% | 2716.9% |
| Option BX (components 11, 21) | 160 | 11169.4% | 9961.9% | 8754.4% | 7546.9% | 6339.4% | 5232.5% | 4125.6% | 3018.8% |
| Option BY (components 12, 22) | 160 | 11068.8% | 9760.6% | 8452.5% | 7245% | 6138.1% | 5031.3% | 3924.4% | 2817.5% |
| Option BZ (components 13, 23) | 160 | 11471.3% | 10163.1% | 8855% | 7546.9% | 6339.4% | 5131.9% | 3924.4% | 2716.9% |
| Option CR (components 11, 83/93) | 160 | 11773.1% | 10364.4% | 8955.6% | 7546.9% | 6339.4% | 5131.9% | 3924.4% | 2716.9% |
| Option CS (components 12, 83/93) | 160 | 11471.3% | 10062.5% | 8653.8% | 7245% | 6037.5% | 4930.6% | 3823.8% | 2716.9% |
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7280% | 6268.9% | 5257.8% | 4347.8% | 3538.9% | 2730% | 1921.1% | 1112.2% |
| Option P2 (components 50, 60) | 90 | 7280% | 6268.9% | 5257.8% | 4347.8% | 3538.9% | 2730% | 1921.1% | 1112.2% |
| 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5771.3% | 4961.3% | 4252.5% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% |
| Component 110500/11 | 80 | not available | 4758.8% | 4151.3% | 3442.5% | 2936.3% | 2430% | 1923.8% | 1417.5% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 4455% | 3847.5% | 3138.8% | 2733.8% | 2227.5% | 1822.5% | 1417.5% |
| Component 130500/13 | 80 | not available | 4961.3% | 4151.3% | 3341.3% | 2835% | 2328.8% | 1822.5% | 1316.3% |
| Component 210500/21 | 80 | not available | 5265% | 4657.5% | 4151.3% | 3442.5% | 2835% | 2227.5% | 1620% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5366.3% | 4758.8% | 4151.3% | 3442.5% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% |
| Component 230500/23 | 80 | not available | 5265% | 4758.8% | 4252.5% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% |
| Component 500500/50 | 90 | not available | 6268.9% | 5257.8% | 4347.8% | 3538.9% | 2730% | 1921.1% | 1112.2% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 June 2022 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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March 2022 Cambridge International IGCSE English (First Language) 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 AS, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 11773.1% | 10263.8% | 8754.4% | 7245% | 5836.3% | 4528.1% | 3220% | 1911.9% |
| Option AY, route A2 (components 03, 12) | 160 | 11773.1% | 10263.8% | 8754.4% | 7245% | 5836.3% | 4528.1% | 3220% | 1911.9% |
| Option BS, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 11471.3% | 10062.5% | 8653.8% | 7245% | 5836.3% | 4528.1% | 3220% | 1911.9% |
| Option BY, route B2 (components 12, 22) | 160 | 11471.3% | 10062.5% | 8653.8% | 7245% | 5836.3% | 4528.1% | 3220% | 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 030500/03 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 4860% | 4151.3% | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2025% | 1316.3% |
| Component 120500/12 | 80 | not available | 4657.5% | 3948.8% | 3138.8% | 2430% | 1822.5% | 1215% | 67.5% |
| Component 220500/22 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4758.8% | 4151.3% | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2025% | 1316.3% |
- 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.
- The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0500 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 English (First Language) grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, an A needed 107 out of 160 and a C needed 79 on components 03, 11. On components 03, 12, an A needed 101 out of 160 and a C needed 75. On components 03, 13, an A needed 101 out of 160 and a C needed 76. The full table, with the boundaries for each paper, is at the top of this page.
Where do these Cambridge IGCSE English (First Language) 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 English (First Language) 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.