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Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second 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.

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Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, June 2026: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Components 11, 21	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12885.3%	11979.3%	10570%	9160.7%	7751.3%	6442.7%
Components 11, 21, 31	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12885.3%	11979.3%	10570%	9160.7%	7751.3%	6442.7%
Components 11, 21, 81	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12885.3%	11979.3%	10570%	9160.7%	7751.3%	6442.7%
Components 11, 21, 91	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12885.3%	11979.3%	10570%	9160.7%	7751.3%	6442.7%
Components 12, 22	150	14395.3%	13690.7%	12382%	11174%	9966%	8758%	7550%	6342%
Components 12, 22, 32	150	14395.3%	13690.7%	12382%	11174%	9966%	8758%	7550%	6342%
Components 12, 22, 82	150	14395.3%	13690.7%	12382%	11174%	9966%	8758%	7550%	6342%
Components 12, 22, 92	150	14395.3%	13690.7%	12382%	11174%	9966%	8758%	7550%	6342%
Components 13, 23, 33	150	14194%	13288%	12281.3%	11375.3%	10066.7%	8758%	7550%	6342%
Components 13, 23, 83	150	14194%	13288%	12281.3%	11375.3%	10066.7%	8758%	7550%	6342%
Components 13, 23, 93	150	14194%	13288%	12281.3%	11375.3%	10066.7%	8758%	7550%	6342%
Component 50	90	8291.1%	7684.4%	6673.3%	5763.3%	4954.4%	4145.6%	3336.7%	2527.8%
Components 50, 60	90	8291.1%	7684.4%	6673.3%	5763.3%	4954.4%	4145.6%	3336.7%	2527.8%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, June 2026
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 110510/11	60	not available	5591.7%	5286.7%	4880%	4371.7%	3761.7%	3253.3%	2745%
Component 120510/12	60	not available	5591.7%	5083.3%	4575%	4066.7%	3558.3%	3050%	2541.7%
Component 130510/13	60	not available	5388.3%	5083.3%	4676.7%	4168.3%	3558.3%	3050%	2541.7%
Component 210510/21	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	3177.5%	2767.5%	2357.5%	1947.5%	1537.5%
Component 220510/22	40	not available	3587.5%	3280%	2972.5%	2665%	2357.5%	2050%	1742.5%
Component 230510/23	40	not available	3587.5%	3280%	2972.5%	2665%	2357.5%	2050%	1742.5%
Component 500510/50	90	not available	7684.4%	6673.3%	5763.3%	4954.4%	4145.6%	3336.7%	2527.8%

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, 0510 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.

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March 2026 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, March 2026: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Components 12, 22	150	14194%	13288%	12180.7%	11174%	9966%	8858.7%	7751.3%	6644%
Components 12, 22, 32	150	14194%	13288%	12180.7%	11174%	9966%	8858.7%	7751.3%	6644%
Components 12, 22, 72	150	14194%	13288%	12180.7%	11174%	9966%	8858.7%	7751.3%	6644%
Components 12, 22, 81	150	14194%	13288%	12180.7%	11174%	9966%	8858.7%	7751.3%	6644%
Components 12, 22, 82	150	14194%	13288%	12180.7%	11174%	9966%	8858.7%	7751.3%	6644%
Components 12, 22, 91	150	14194%	13288%	12180.7%	11174%	9966%	8858.7%	7751.3%	6644%
Components 12, 22, 92	150	14194%	13288%	12180.7%	11174%	9966%	8858.7%	7751.3%	6644%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, March 2026
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 120510/12	60	not available	5286.7%	4880%	4473.3%	4066.7%	3660%	3253.3%	2846.7%
Component 220510/22	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	3075%	2665%	2255%	1947.5%	1640%

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, 0510 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.

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November 2025 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, November 2025: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AX (components 11, 21, 31)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12986%	12180.7%	10872%	9664%	8254.7%	6845.3%
Option AY (components 12, 22, 32)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12784.7%	11878.7%	10570%	9261.3%	7952.7%	6644%
Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12784.7%	11878.7%	10570%	9261.3%	7952.7%	6644%
Option BX (components 11, 21, 81)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12986%	12180.7%	10872%	9664%	8254.7%	6845.3%
Option BY (components 12, 22, 82)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12784.7%	11878.7%	10570%	9261.3%	7952.7%	6644%
Option CX (components 11, 21, 91)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12986%	12180.7%	10872%	9664%	8254.7%	6845.3%
Option CY (components 12, 22, 92)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12784.7%	11878.7%	10570%	9261.3%	7952.7%	6644%
Option EV (components 12, 22, 72)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12784.7%	11878.7%	10570%	9261.3%	7952.7%	6644%
Option LB (components 12, 22)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12784.7%	11878.7%	10570%	9261.3%	7952.7%	6644%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, November 2025
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 110510/11	60	not available	5591.7%	5388.3%	5083.3%	4575%	4066.7%	3456.7%	2846.7%
Component 120510/12	60	not available	5591.7%	5286.7%	4880%	4371.7%	3863.3%	3253.3%	2745%
Component 130510/13	60	not available	5591.7%	5286.7%	4880%	4371.7%	3863.3%	3253.3%	2745%
Component 210510/21	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	3075%	2665%	2357.5%	2050%	1742.5%
Component 220510/22	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	3075%	2767.5%	2357.5%	2050%	1742.5%
Component 230510/23	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	3075%	2767.5%	2357.5%	2050%	1742.5%

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, 0510 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.

Which boundaries

June 2025 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, June 2025: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AX (components 11, 21, 31)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10368.7%	9160.7%	7952.7%	6644%
Option AY (components 12, 22, 32)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12180.7%	10872%	9664%	8556.7%	7550%	6543.3%
Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10368.7%	9160.7%	7952.7%	6644%
Option BX (components 11, 21, 81)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10368.7%	9160.7%	7952.7%	6644%
Option BY (components 12, 22, 82)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12180.7%	10872%	9664%	8556.7%	7550%	6543.3%
Option CX (components 11, 21, 91)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10368.7%	9160.7%	7952.7%	6644%
Option CY (components 12, 22, 92)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12180.7%	10872%	9664%	8556.7%	7550%	6543.3%
Option LA (components 11, 21)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10368.7%	9160.7%	7952.7%	6644%
Option LB (components 12, 22)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12180.7%	10872%	9664%	8556.7%	7550%	6543.3%
Option P2 (components 50, 60)	90	7886.7%	6976.7%	6066.7%	5156.7%	4246.7%	3336.7%	2426.7%	1516.7%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, June 2025
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 110510/11	60	not available	5490%	5185%	4778.3%	4270%	3761.7%	3253.3%	2745%
Component 120510/12	60	not available	5490%	4981.7%	4371.7%	3863.3%	3456.7%	3050%	2643.3%
Component 130510/13	60	not available	5490%	5185%	4778.3%	4270%	3761.7%	3253.3%	2745%
Component 210510/21	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	3075%	2665%	2357.5%	2050%	1742.5%
Component 220510/22	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	2972.5%	2665%	2357.5%	2050%	1742.5%
Component 230510/23	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	3075%	2665%	2357.5%	2050%	1742.5%
Component 500510/50	90	not available	6976.7%	6066.7%	5156.7%	4246.7%	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.
The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.

Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0510 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.

Which boundaries

March 2025 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, March 2025: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AY (components 12, 22, 32)	150	14093.3%	13086.7%	11979.3%	10972.7%	9865.3%	8758%	7550%	6342%
Option CY (components 12, 22, 92)	150	14093.3%	13086.7%	11979.3%	10972.7%	9865.3%	8758%	7550%	6342%
Option EV (components 12, 22, 72)	150	14093.3%	13086.7%	11979.3%	10972.7%	9865.3%	8758%	7550%	6342%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, March 2025
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 120510/12	60	not available	5286.7%	4880%	4473.3%	4066.7%	3660%	3151.7%	2643.3%
Component 220510/22	40	not available	3587.5%	3177.5%	2870%	2562.5%	2152.5%	1845%	1640%

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, 0510 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.

Which boundaries

November 2024 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, November 2024: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AX (components 11, 21, 31)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12986%	12180.7%	10972.7%	9764.7%	8657.3%	7550%
Option AY (components 12, 22, 32)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10469.3%	9261.3%	8154%	7046.7%
Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10469.3%	9261.3%	8154%	7046.7%
Option B1 (components 11, 21, 81)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12986%	12180.7%	10972.7%	9764.7%	8657.3%	7550%
Option B2 (components 12, 22, 82)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10469.3%	9261.3%	8154%	7046.7%
Option CX (components 11, 21, 91)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12986%	12180.7%	10972.7%	9764.7%	8657.3%	7550%
Option CY (components 12, 22, 92)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10469.3%	9261.3%	8154%	7046.7%
Option EV (components 12, 22, 72)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10469.3%	9261.3%	8154%	7046.7%
Option LA (components 11, 21)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12986%	12180.7%	10972.7%	9764.7%	8657.3%	7550%
Option LB (components 12, 22)	150	14294.7%	13590%	12583.3%	11677.3%	10469.3%	9261.3%	8154%	7046.7%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, November 2024
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 110510/11	60	not available	5591.7%	5286.7%	5083.3%	4575%	4066.7%	3558.3%	3050%
Component 120510/12	60	not available	5490%	5083.3%	4778.3%	4270%	3761.7%	3253.3%	2846.7%
Component 130510/13	60	not available	5490%	5083.3%	4778.3%	4270%	3761.7%	3253.3%	2846.7%
Component 210510/21	40	not available	3690%	3485%	3075%	2767.5%	2460%	2255%	2050%
Component 220510/22	40	not available	3690%	3485%	3075%	2767.5%	2460%	2255%	2050%
Component 230510/23	40	not available	3690%	3485%	3075%	2767.5%	2460%	2255%	2050%

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, 0510 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.

Which boundaries

June 2024 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, June 2024: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AX (components 11, 21, 31)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12784.7%	11778%	10469.3%	9261.3%	8053.3%	6845.3%
Option AY (components 12, 22, 32)	150	14194%	13690.7%	12281.3%	10972.7%	9664%	8456%	7449.3%	6442.7%
Option AZ (components 13, 23, 33)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12784.7%	11778%	10469.3%	9261.3%	8053.3%	6845.3%
Option BX (components 11, 21, 81/91)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12784.7%	11778%	10469.3%	9261.3%	8053.3%	6845.3%
Option BY (components 12, 22, 82/92)	150	14194%	13690.7%	12281.3%	10972.7%	9664%	8456%	7449.3%	6442.7%
Option LA (components 11, 21)	150	14395.3%	13791.3%	12784.7%	11778%	10469.3%	9261.3%	8053.3%	6845.3%
Option LB (components 12, 22)	150	14194%	13690.7%	12281.3%	10972.7%	9664%	8456%	7449.3%	6442.7%
Option P2 (components 50, 60)	90	7886.7%	6976.7%	6066.7%	5156.7%	4246.7%	3336.7%	2426.7%	1516.7%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, June 2024
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 110510/11	60	not available	5591.7%	5286.7%	4880%	4371.7%	3863.3%	3355%	2846.7%
Component 120510/12	60	not available	5591.7%	5083.3%	4473.3%	3965%	3456.7%	3050%	2643.3%
Component 130510/13	60	not available	5591.7%	5286.7%	4880%	4371.7%	3863.3%	3355%	2846.7%
Component 210510/21	40	not available	3690%	3280%	2972.5%	2665%	2357.5%	2050%	1742.5%
Component 220510/22	40	not available	3587.5%	3177.5%	2870%	2562.5%	2255%	1947.5%	1640%
Component 230510/23	40	not available	3690%	3280%	2972.5%	2665%	2357.5%	2050%	1742.5%
Component 500510/50	90	not available	6976.7%	6066.7%	5156.7%	4246.7%	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.
The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.

Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0510 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.

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June 2024 past papers and mark schemes

March 2024 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, March 2024: the qualification as a whole
Qualification	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AY (components 12, 22, 32)	150	14093.3%	13086.7%	11979.3%	10972.7%	9865.3%	8758%	7550%	6342%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, March 2024
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 120510/12	60	not available	5286.7%	4880%	4473.3%	4066.7%	3660%	3151.7%	2745%
Component 220510/22	40	not available	3587.5%	3177.5%	2870%	2562.5%	2152.5%	1845%	1537.5%

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, 0510 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 as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, November 2023: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AX (components 11, 31, 51)	200	not available	not available	not available	15678%	14070%	12562.5%	10753.5%	8944.5%
Option AY (components 12, 32, 52)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10753.5%	9145.5%
Option AZ (components 13, 33, 53)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10753.5%	9145.5%
Option BX (components 11, 31, 81)	200	not available	not available	not available	15678%	14070%	12562.5%	10753.5%	8944.5%
Option BY (components 12, 32, 82)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10753.5%	9145.5%
Option CX (components 11, 31, 91)	200	not available	not available	not available	15678%	14070%	12562.5%	10753.5%	8944.5%
Option CY (components 12, 32, 92)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10753.5%	9145.5%
Option DY (components 12, 32, 72)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10753.5%	9145.5%
Option FX (components 21, 41, 51)	200	18793.5%	17587.5%	16180.5%	14874%	13366.5%	11959.5%	not available	not available
Option FY (components 22, 42, 52)	200	18592.5%	17386.5%	16180.5%	15075%	13567.5%	12060%	not available	not available
Option FZ (components 23, 43, 53)	200	18793.5%	17587.5%	16381.5%	15276%	13768.5%	12261%	not available	not available
Option GX (components 21, 41, 81)	200	18793.5%	17587.5%	16180.5%	14874%	13366.5%	11959.5%	not available	not available
Option GY (components 22, 42, 82)	200	18592.5%	17386.5%	16180.5%	15075%	13567.5%	12060%	not available	not available
Option HX (components 21, 41, 91)	200	18793.5%	17587.5%	16180.5%	14874%	13366.5%	11959.5%	not available	not available
Option HY (components 22, 42, 92)	200	18592.5%	17386.5%	16180.5%	15075%	13567.5%	12060%	not available	not available
Option IY (components 22, 42, 72)	200	18592.5%	17386.5%	16180.5%	15075%	13567.5%	12060%	not available	not available
Option LB (components 12, 32)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10753.5%	9145.5%
Option MA (components 21, 41)	200	18793.5%	17587.5%	16180.5%	14874%	13366.5%	11959.5%	not available	not available
Option MB (components 22, 42)	200	18592.5%	17386.5%	16180.5%	15075%	13567.5%	12060%	not available	not available

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, November 2023
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 110510/11	60	not available	not available	not available	4981.7%	4473.3%	3965%	3355%	2745%
Component 120510/12	60	not available	not available	not available	4880%	4371.7%	3863.3%	3355%	2846.7%
Component 130510/13	60	not available	not available	not available	4880%	4371.7%	3863.3%	3355%	2846.7%
Component 210510/21	80	not available	6986.3%	6480%	5872.5%	5366.3%	4860%	not available	not available
Component 220510/22	80	not available	6885%	6480%	5973.8%	5467.5%	4961.3%	not available	not available
Component 230510/23	80	not available	6986.3%	6581.3%	6075%	5568.8%	5062.5%	not available	not available
Component 310510/31	30	not available	not available	not available	2170%	1963.3%	1756.7%	1550%	1343.3%
Component 320510/32	30	not available	not available	not available	2170%	1963.3%	1756.7%	1550%	1343.3%
Component 330510/33	30	not available	not available	not available	2170%	1963.3%	1756.7%	1550%	1343.3%
Component 410510/41	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	3177.5%	2767.5%	2357.5%	not available	not available
Component 420510/42	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	3177.5%	2767.5%	2357.5%	not available	not available
Component 430510/43	40	not available	3690%	3382.5%	3177.5%	2767.5%	2357.5%	not available	not available

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, 0510 November 2023 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)

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Which boundaries

June 2023 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, June 2023: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AW (components 12, 31, 52)	200	not available	not available	not available	14773.5%	12964.5%	11155.5%	9145.5%	7135.5%
Option AX (components 11, 31, 51)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13366.5%	11356.5%	9346.5%	7336.5%
Option AY (components 12, 32, 52)	200	not available	not available	not available	14572.5%	12663%	10753.5%	8743.5%	6733.5%
Option AZ (components 13, 33, 53)	200	not available	not available	not available	14572.5%	12663%	10753.5%	8743.5%	6733.5%
Option BX (components 11, 31, 81)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13366.5%	11356.5%	9346.5%	7336.5%
Option BY (components 12, 32, 82)	200	not available	not available	not available	14572.5%	12663%	10753.5%	8743.5%	6733.5%
Option CW (components 12, 31, 92)	200	not available	not available	not available	14773.5%	12964.5%	11155.5%	9145.5%	7135.5%
Option CX (components 11, 31, 91)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13366.5%	11356.5%	9346.5%	7336.5%
Option CY (components 12, 32, 92)	200	not available	not available	not available	14572.5%	12663%	10753.5%	8743.5%	6733.5%
Option FW (components 22, 41, 52)	200	18693%	17286%	15477%	13768.5%	11758.5%	9748.5%	not available	not available
Option FX (components 21, 41, 51)	200	18592.5%	17085%	15276%	13567.5%	11658%	9748.5%	not available	not available
Option FY (components 22, 42, 52)	200	18693%	17386.5%	15477%	13567.5%	11557.5%	9547.5%	not available	not available
Option FZ (components 23, 43, 53)	200	18592.5%	17085%	15276%	13567.5%	11658%	9748.5%	not available	not available
Option GX (components 21, 41, 81)	200	18592.5%	17085%	15276%	13567.5%	11658%	9748.5%	not available	not available
Option GY (components 22, 42, 82)	200	18693%	17386.5%	15477%	13567.5%	11557.5%	9547.5%	not available	not available
Option HW (components 22, 41, 92)	200	18693%	17286%	15477%	13768.5%	11758.5%	9748.5%	not available	not available
Option HX (components 21, 41, 91)	200	18592.5%	17085%	15276%	13567.5%	11658%	9748.5%	not available	not available
Option HY (components 22, 42, 92)	200	18693%	17386.5%	15477%	13567.5%	11557.5%	9547.5%	not available	not available
Option LB (components 12, 32)	200	not available	not available	not available	14572.5%	12663%	10753.5%	8743.5%	6733.5%
Option MA (components 21, 41)	200	18592.5%	17085%	15276%	13567.5%	11658%	9748.5%	not available	not available
Option MB (components 22, 42)	200	18693%	17386.5%	15477%	13567.5%	11557.5%	9547.5%	not available	not available
Option P2 (components 50, 60)	90	7886.7%	6976.7%	6066.7%	5156.7%	4246.7%	3336.7%	2426.7%	1516.7%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, June 2023
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 110510/11	60	not available	not available	not available	4880%	4168.3%	3456.7%	2846.7%	2236.7%
Component 120510/12	60	not available	not available	not available	4575%	4066.7%	3355%	2745%	2135%
Component 130510/13	60	not available	not available	not available	4575%	4066.7%	3355%	2745%	2135%
Component 210510/21	80	not available	6885%	6176.3%	5366.3%	4758.8%	3948.8%	not available	not available
Component 220510/22	80	not available	6986.3%	6277.5%	5467.5%	4758.8%	3948.8%	not available	not available
Component 230510/23	80	not available	6885%	6176.3%	5366.3%	4758.8%	3948.8%	not available	not available
Component 310510/31	30	not available	not available	not available	2170%	1963.3%	1756.7%	1446.7%	1136.7%
Component 320510/32	30	not available	not available	not available	2066.7%	1756.7%	1550%	1240%	930%
Component 330510/33	30	not available	not available	not available	2066.7%	1756.7%	1550%	1240%	930%
Component 410510/41	40	not available	3485%	3177.5%	2870%	2357.5%	1947.5%	not available	not available
Component 420510/42	40	not available	3587.5%	3177.5%	2767.5%	2255%	1845%	not available	not available
Component 430510/43	40	not available	3485%	3177.5%	2870%	2357.5%	1947.5%	not available	not available
Component 500510/50	90	not available	6976.7%	6066.7%	5156.7%	4246.7%	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.
The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.

Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0510 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.

Which boundaries

March 2023 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, March 2023: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AY (components 12, 32, 52)	200	not available	not available	not available	13165.5%	11356.5%	9648%	7839%	6030%
Option FY (components 22, 42, 52)	200	17788.5%	16381.5%	14974.5%	13668%	11959.5%	10351.5%	not available	not available
Option HY (components 22, 42, 92)	200	17788.5%	16381.5%	14974.5%	13668%	11959.5%	10351.5%	not available	not available

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, March 2023
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 120510/12	60	not available	not available	not available	3965%	3456.7%	2948.3%	2440%	1931.7%
Component 220510/22	80	not available	6378.8%	5872.5%	5366.3%	4758.8%	4151.3%	not available	not available
Component 320510/32	30	not available	not available	not available	2066.7%	1756.7%	1446.7%	1136.7%	826.7%
Component 420510/42	40	not available	3587.5%	3280%	2972.5%	2562.5%	2152.5%	not available	not available

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, 0510 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.

Which boundaries

November 2022 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, November 2022: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AX (components 11, 31, 51)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%
Option AY (components 12, 32, 52)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%
Option AZ (components 13, 33, 53)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%
Option BX (components 11, 31, 81)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%
Option BY (components 12, 32, 82)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%
Option CX (components 11, 31, 91)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%
Option CY (components 12, 32, 92)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%
Option DY (components 12, 32, 72)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%
Option FX (components 21, 41, 51)	200	18793.5%	17587.5%	16180.5%	14874%	13467%	12160.5%	not available	not available
Option FY (components 22, 42, 52)	200	18190.5%	17085%	15979.5%	14874%	13366.5%	11959.5%	not available	not available
Option FZ (components 23, 43, 53)	200	18190.5%	17085%	15979.5%	14874%	13366.5%	11959.5%	not available	not available
Option GX (components 21, 41, 81)	200	18793.5%	17587.5%	16180.5%	14874%	13467%	12160.5%	not available	not available
Option GY (components 22, 42, 82)	200	18190.5%	17085%	15979.5%	14874%	13366.5%	11959.5%	not available	not available
Option HX (components 21, 41, 91)	200	18793.5%	17587.5%	16180.5%	14874%	13467%	12160.5%	not available	not available
Option HY (components 22, 42, 92)	200	18190.5%	17085%	15979.5%	14874%	13366.5%	11959.5%	not available	not available
Option IY (components 22, 42, 72)	200	18190.5%	17085%	15979.5%	14874%	13366.5%	11959.5%	not available	not available
Option LB (components 12, 32)	200	not available	not available	not available	15477%	13869%	12361.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%
Option MA (components 21, 41)	200	18793.5%	17587.5%	16180.5%	14874%	13467%	12160.5%	not available	not available
Option MB (components 22, 42)	200	18190.5%	17085%	15979.5%	14874%	13366.5%	11959.5%	not available	not available
Option P2 (components 50, 60)	90	7684.4%	6774.4%	5864.4%	4954.4%	4044.4%	3134.4%	2224.4%	1314.4%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, November 2022
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 110510/11	60	not available	not available	not available	4880%	4371.7%	3863.3%	3355%	2846.7%
Component 120510/12	60	not available	not available	not available	4880%	4371.7%	3863.3%	3355%	2846.7%
Component 130510/13	60	not available	not available	not available	4880%	4371.7%	3863.3%	3355%	2846.7%
Component 210510/21	80	not available	6986.3%	6480%	5973.8%	5467.5%	5062.5%	not available	not available
Component 220510/22	80	not available	6783.8%	6480%	5973.8%	5467.5%	4961.3%	not available	not available
Component 230510/23	80	not available	6783.8%	6480%	5973.8%	5467.5%	4961.3%	not available	not available
Component 310510/31	30	not available	not available	not available	2170%	1963.3%	1756.7%	1446.7%	1136.7%
Component 320510/32	30	not available	not available	not available	2170%	1963.3%	1756.7%	1446.7%	1136.7%
Component 330510/33	30	not available	not available	not available	2170%	1963.3%	1756.7%	1446.7%	1136.7%
Component 410510/41	40	not available	3690%	3485%	3075%	2767.5%	2255%	not available	not available
Component 420510/42	40	not available	3587.5%	3280%	3075%	2665%	2255%	not available	not available
Component 430510/43	40	not available	3587.5%	3280%	3075%	2665%	2255%	not available	not available
Component 500510/50	90	not available	6774.4%	5864.4%	4954.4%	4044.4%	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.
The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.

Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0510 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.

Which boundaries

June 2022 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, June 2022: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AX (components 11, 31, 51)	200	not available	not available	not available	14572.5%	12562.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%	7035%
Option AY (components 12, 32, 52)	200	not available	not available	not available	14170.5%	12160.5%	10150.5%	8341.5%	6532.5%
Option AZ (components 13, 33, 53)	200	not available	not available	not available	14170.5%	12160.5%	10150.5%	8341.5%	6532.5%
Option BX (components 11, 31, 81)	200	not available	not available	not available	14572.5%	12562.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%	7035%
Option BY (components 12, 32, 82)	200	not available	not available	not available	14170.5%	12160.5%	10150.5%	8341.5%	6532.5%
Option CX (components 11, 31, 91)	200	not available	not available	not available	14572.5%	12562.5%	10552.5%	8743.5%	7035%
Option CY (components 12, 32, 92)	200	not available	not available	not available	14170.5%	12160.5%	10150.5%	8341.5%	6532.5%
Option FX (components 21, 41, 51)	200	18391.5%	16783.5%	14874%	13065%	11055%	9045%	not available	not available
Option FY (components 22, 42, 52)	200	18492%	16884%	14874%	12864%	10854%	8844%	not available	not available
Option FZ (components 23, 43, 53)	200	18291%	16582.5%	14673%	12864%	10753.5%	8743.5%	not available	not available
Option GX (components 21, 41, 81)	200	18391.5%	16783.5%	14874%	13065%	11055%	9045%	not available	not available
Option GY (components 22, 42, 82)	200	18492%	16884%	14874%	12864%	10854%	8844%	not available	not available
Option HX (components 21, 41, 91)	200	18391.5%	16783.5%	14874%	13065%	11055%	9045%	not available	not available
Option HY (components 22, 42, 92)	200	18492%	16884%	14874%	12864%	10854%	8844%	not available	not available
Option LB (components 12, 32)	200	not available	not available	not available	14170.5%	12160.5%	10150.5%	8341.5%	6532.5%
Option MA (components 21, 41)	200	18391.5%	16783.5%	14874%	13065%	11055%	9045%	not available	not available
Option MB (components 22, 42)	200	18492%	16884%	14874%	12864%	10854%	8844%	not available	not available
Option P1 (component 50)	90	7684.4%	6774.4%	5864.4%	4954.4%	4044.4%	3134.4%	2224.4%	1314.4%
Option P2 (components 50, 60)	90	7684.4%	6774.4%	5864.4%	4954.4%	4044.4%	3134.4%	2224.4%	1314.4%

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, June 2022
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 110510/11	60	not available	not available	not available	4575%	3965%	3355%	2846.7%	2338.3%
Component 120510/12	60	not available	not available	not available	4473.3%	3863.3%	3253.3%	2745%	2236.7%
Component 130510/13	60	not available	not available	not available	4473.3%	3863.3%	3253.3%	2745%	2236.7%
Component 210510/21	80	not available	6783.8%	6075%	5163.8%	4353.8%	3543.8%	not available	not available
Component 220510/22	80	not available	6783.8%	5973.8%	5062.5%	4252.5%	3442.5%	not available	not available
Component 230510/23	80	not available	6783.8%	6075%	5163.8%	4353.8%	3442.5%	not available	not available
Component 310510/31	30	not available	not available	not available	2066.7%	1756.7%	1446.7%	1136.7%	826.7%
Component 320510/32	30	not available	not available	not available	1963.3%	1653.3%	1343.3%	1033.3%	723.3%
Component 330510/33	30	not available	not available	not available	1963.3%	1653.3%	1343.3%	1033.3%	723.3%
Component 410510/41	40	not available	3382.5%	3075%	2767.5%	2357.5%	1947.5%	not available	not available
Component 420510/42	40	not available	3485%	3075%	2767.5%	2357.5%	1947.5%	not available	not available
Component 430510/43	40	not available	3280%	2972.5%	2665%	2255%	1845%	not available	not available
Component 500510/50	90	not available	6774.4%	5864.4%	4954.4%	4044.4%	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.
The speaking endorsement component, graded 1 to 5, is not shown.

Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0510 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.

Which boundaries

March 2022 Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries, March 2022: the qualification as a whole
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Qualification or route	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Option AY (components 12, 32, 52)	200	not available	not available	not available	12763.5%	10954.5%	9145.5%	7437%	5728.5%
Option FY (components 22, 42, 52)	200	17386.5%	15879%	14371.5%	12864%	11256%	9748.5%	not available	not available
Option HY (components 22, 42, 92)	200	17386.5%	15879%	14371.5%	12864%	11256%	9748.5%	not available	not available

Cambridge International IGCSE English as a Second Language paper boundaries, March 2022
Paper	Max mark	Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark
Paper	Max mark	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Component 120510/12	60	not available	not available	not available	3863.3%	3355%	2846.7%	2338.3%	1931.7%
Component 220510/22	80	not available	6075%	5568.8%	4961.3%	4455%	3847.5%	not available	not available
Component 320510/32	30	not available	not available	not available	1963.3%	1653.3%	1343.3%	1033.3%	723.3%
Component 420510/42	40	not available	3587.5%	3177.5%	2870%	2460%	2050%	not available	not available

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, 0510 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.

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Common questions

What were the English as a Second Language grade boundaries in June 2026?

In June 2026, an A needed 137 out of 150 and a C needed 119 on components 11, 21. On components 11, 21, 31, an A needed 137 out of 150 and a C needed 119. On components 11, 21, 81, an A needed 137 out of 150 and a C needed 119. The full table, with the boundaries for each paper, is at the top of this page.

Where do these Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second 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 as a Second 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.