Cambridge International IGCSE Sociology grade boundaries
Cambridge International IGCSE Sociology grade boundaries for 9 series, June 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 Sociology grade boundaries
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| Qualification or route | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Components 11, 21 | 160 | 13282.5% | 11169.4% | 9056.3% | 6943.1% | 5735.6% | 4528.1% | 3220% | 1911.9% |
| Components 12, 22 | 160 | 13282.5% | 11169.4% | 9056.3% | 6943.1% | 5735.6% | 4528.1% | 3320.6% | 2113.1% |
| Components 13, 23 | 160 | 13383.1% | 11270% | 9156.9% | 7043.8% | 5836.3% | 4628.8% | 3320.6% | 2012.5% |
| Component 50 | 90 | 7077.8% | 6268.9% | 5460% | 4752.2% | 3943.3% | 3235.6% | 2426.7% | 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 110495/11 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4455% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% | 78.8% |
| Component 120495/12 | 80 | not available | 5366.3% | 4353.8% | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2025% | 1417.5% | 810% |
| Component 130495/13 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4455% | 3543.8% | 2835% | 2126.3% | 1417.5% | 78.8% |
| Component 210495/21 | 80 | not available | 5771.3% | 4657.5% | 3442.5% | 2936.3% | 2430% | 1822.5% | 1215% |
| Component 220495/22 | 80 | not available | 5872.5% | 4758.8% | 3543.8% | 3037.5% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% |
| Component 230495/23 | 80 | not available | 5872.5% | 4758.8% | 3543.8% | 3037.5% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% |
| Component 500495/50 | 90 | not available | 6268.9% | 5460% | 4752.2% | 3943.3% | 3235.6% | 2426.7% | 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.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0495 June 2026 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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November 2025 Cambridge International IGCSE Sociology 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 AX (components 11, 21) | 160 | 12980.6% | 10968.1% | 8955.6% | 6943.1% | 5635% | 4427.5% | 3220% | 2012.5% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22) | 160 | 12980.6% | 10968.1% | 8955.6% | 6943.1% | 5635% | 4427.5% | 3220% | 2012.5% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23) | 160 | 13282.5% | 11169.4% | 9056.3% | 6943.1% | 5635% | 4427.5% | 3220% | 2012.5% |
| Paper | Max mark | Grade: lowest mark, and % of max mark | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A* | Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D | Grade E | Grade F | Grade G | ||
| Component 110495/11 | 80 | not available | 5163.8% | 4252.5% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 120495/12 | 80 | not available | 5163.8% | 4252.5% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 130495/13 | 80 | not available | 5366.3% | 4353.8% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 210495/21 | 80 | not available | 5872.5% | 4758.8% | 3746.3% | 3138.8% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% |
| Component 220495/22 | 80 | not available | 5872.5% | 4758.8% | 3746.3% | 3138.8% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% |
| Component 230495/23 | 80 | not available | 5872.5% | 4758.8% | 3746.3% | 3138.8% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 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.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0495 November 2025 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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June 2025 Cambridge International IGCSE Sociology 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 AX (components 11, 21) | 160 | 13081.3% | 10968.1% | 8855% | 6741.9% | 5534.4% | 4427.5% | 3220% | 2012.5% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22) | 160 | 13081.3% | 10968.1% | 8855% | 6741.9% | 5534.4% | 4427.5% | 3220% | 2012.5% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23) | 160 | 12880% | 10766.9% | 8653.8% | 6641.3% | 5433.8% | 4326.9% | 3119.4% | 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 110495/11 | 80 | not available | 5163.8% | 4151.3% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 120495/12 | 80 | not available | 5163.8% | 4151.3% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 130495/13 | 80 | not available | 5163.8% | 4151.3% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 210495/21 | 80 | not available | 5872.5% | 4758.8% | 3543.8% | 3037.5% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% |
| Component 220495/22 | 80 | not available | 5872.5% | 4758.8% | 3543.8% | 3037.5% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% |
| Component 230495/23 | 80 | not available | 5670% | 4556.3% | 3442.5% | 2936.3% | 2430% | 1822.5% | 1215% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0495 June 2025 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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November 2024 Cambridge International IGCSE Sociology 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 AX (components 11, 21) | 150 | 12080% | 10167.3% | 8254.7% | 6342% | 5134% | 3926% | 2718% | 1510% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22) | 150 | 12281.3% | 10368.7% | 8456% | 6543.3% | 5234.7% | 3926% | 2718% | 1510% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23) | 150 | 12180.7% | 10268% | 8355.3% | 6442.7% | 5134% | 3926% | 2718% | 1510% |
| 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 110495/11 | 80 | not available | 5265% | 4151.3% | 3037.5% | 2430% | 1822.5% | 1215% | 67.5% |
| Component 120495/12 | 80 | not available | 5366.3% | 4252.5% | 3138.8% | 2531.3% | 1822.5% | 1215% | 67.5% |
| Component 130495/13 | 80 | not available | 5265% | 4151.3% | 3037.5% | 2430% | 1822.5% | 1215% | 67.5% |
| Component 210495/21 | 70 | not available | 4970% | 4158.6% | 3347.1% | 2738.6% | 2130% | 1521.4% | 912.9% |
| Component 220495/22 | 70 | not available | 5071.4% | 4260% | 3448.6% | 2738.6% | 2130% | 1521.4% | 912.9% |
| Component 230495/23 | 70 | not available | 5071.4% | 4260% | 3448.6% | 2738.6% | 2130% | 1521.4% | 912.9% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0495 November 2024 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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June 2024 Cambridge International IGCSE Sociology 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 AX (components 11, 21) | 150 | 12583.3% | 10469.3% | 8355.3% | 6342% | 5134% | 4026.7% | 2919.3% | 1812% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22) | 150 | 12583.3% | 10469.3% | 8355.3% | 6342% | 5134% | 4026.7% | 2919.3% | 1812% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23) | 150 | 12583.3% | 10469.3% | 8355.3% | 6342% | 5134% | 4026.7% | 2919.3% | 1812% |
| 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 110495/11 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4455% | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2126.3% | 1518.8% | 911.3% |
| Component 120495/12 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4455% | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2126.3% | 1518.8% | 911.3% |
| Component 130495/13 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4455% | 3442.5% | 2733.8% | 2126.3% | 1518.8% | 911.3% |
| Component 210495/21 | 70 | not available | 5071.4% | 3955.7% | 2941.4% | 2434.3% | 1927.1% | 1420% | 912.9% |
| Component 220495/22 | 70 | not available | 5071.4% | 3955.7% | 2941.4% | 2434.3% | 1927.1% | 1420% | 912.9% |
| Component 230495/23 | 70 | not available | 5071.4% | 3955.7% | 2941.4% | 2434.3% | 1927.1% | 1420% | 912.9% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0495 June 2024 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
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November 2023 Cambridge International IGCSE Sociology 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 AX (components 11, 21) | 150 | 12281.3% | 10570% | 8858.7% | 7248% | 5738% | 4228% | 2919.3% | 1610.7% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22) | 150 | 12281.3% | 10570% | 8858.7% | 7248% | 5738% | 4228% | 2919.3% | 1610.7% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23) | 150 | 12281.3% | 10570% | 8858.7% | 7248% | 5738% | 4228% | 2919.3% | 1610.7% |
| 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 110495/11 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4455% | 3442.5% | 2632.5% | 1822.5% | 1113.8% | 45% |
| Component 120495/12 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4455% | 3442.5% | 2632.5% | 1822.5% | 1113.8% | 45% |
| Component 130495/13 | 80 | not available | 5467.5% | 4455% | 3442.5% | 2632.5% | 1822.5% | 1113.8% | 45% |
| Component 210495/21 | 70 | not available | 5172.9% | 4462.9% | 3854.3% | 3144.3% | 2434.3% | 1825.7% | 1217.1% |
| Component 220495/22 | 70 | not available | 5172.9% | 4462.9% | 3854.3% | 3144.3% | 2434.3% | 1825.7% | 1217.1% |
| Component 230495/23 | 70 | not available | 5172.9% | 4462.9% | 3854.3% | 3144.3% | 2434.3% | 1825.7% | 1217.1% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0495 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 Sociology 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 AX (components 11, 21) | 150 | 12482.7% | 10368.7% | 8254.7% | 6140.7% | 4932.7% | 3825.3% | 2718% | 1610.7% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22) | 150 | 12482.7% | 10368.7% | 8254.7% | 6140.7% | 4932.7% | 3825.3% | 2718% | 1610.7% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23) | 150 | 12482.7% | 10368.7% | 8254.7% | 6140.7% | 4932.7% | 3825.3% | 2718% | 1610.7% |
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7280% | 6471.1% | 5662.2% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3235.6% | 2426.7% | 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 110495/11 | 80 | not available | 5366.3% | 4353.8% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 120495/12 | 80 | not available | 5366.3% | 4353.8% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 130495/13 | 80 | not available | 5366.3% | 4353.8% | 3240% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 210495/21 | 70 | not available | 5071.4% | 3955.7% | 2941.4% | 2434.3% | 1927.1% | 1420% | 912.9% |
| Component 220495/22 | 70 | not available | 5071.4% | 3955.7% | 2941.4% | 2434.3% | 1927.1% | 1420% | 912.9% |
| Component 230495/23 | 70 | not available | 5071.4% | 3955.7% | 2941.4% | 2434.3% | 1927.1% | 1420% | 912.9% |
| Component 500495/50 | 90 | not available | 6471.1% | 5662.2% | 4853.3% | 4044.4% | 3235.6% | 2426.7% | 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.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0495 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.
November 2022 Cambridge International IGCSE Sociology 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 AX (components 11, 21) | 150 | 11778% | 10066.7% | 8355.3% | 6644% | 5335.3% | 4026.7% | 2818.7% | 1610.7% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22) | 150 | 11677.3% | 9966% | 8254.7% | 6543.3% | 5234.7% | 4026.7% | 2818.7% | 1610.7% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23) | 150 | 11778% | 10066.7% | 8355.3% | 6644% | 5335.3% | 4026.7% | 2818.7% | 1610.7% |
| 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 110495/11 | 80 | not available | 5163.8% | 4151.3% | 3138.8% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 120495/12 | 80 | not available | 5163.8% | 4151.3% | 3138.8% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 130495/13 | 80 | not available | 5163.8% | 4151.3% | 3138.8% | 2531.3% | 1923.8% | 1316.3% | 78.8% |
| Component 210495/21 | 70 | not available | 4970% | 4260% | 3550% | 2840% | 2130% | 1521.4% | 912.9% |
| Component 220495/22 | 70 | not available | 4868.6% | 4158.6% | 3448.6% | 2738.6% | 2130% | 1521.4% | 912.9% |
| Component 230495/23 | 70 | not available | 4970% | 4260% | 3550% | 2840% | 2130% | 1521.4% | 912.9% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0495 November 2022 (opens cambridgeinternational.org in a new tab)
Use these on your question decks: keep them in your account, then choose them on any deck's Grade boundaries page to see your predicted grade against them.
June 2022 Cambridge International IGCSE Sociology 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 AX (components 11, 21) | 150 | 10972.7% | 9160.7% | 7348.7% | 5637.3% | 4530% | 3523.3% | 2516.7% | 1510% |
| Option AY (components 12, 22) | 150 | 11073.3% | 9261.3% | 7449.3% | 5738% | 4630.7% | 3523.3% | 2516.7% | 1510% |
| Option AZ (components 13, 23) | 150 | 11073.3% | 9261.3% | 7449.3% | 5738% | 4630.7% | 3523.3% | 2516.7% | 1510% |
| Option P1 (component 50) | 90 | 7077.8% | 6268.9% | 5460% | 4651.1% | 3842.2% | 3033.3% | 2224.4% | 1415.6% |
| 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 110495/11 | 80 | not available | 4657.5% | 3746.3% | 2936.3% | 2328.8% | 1721.3% | 1215% | 78.8% |
| Component 120495/12 | 80 | not available | 4657.5% | 3746.3% | 2936.3% | 2328.8% | 1721.3% | 1215% | 78.8% |
| Component 130495/13 | 80 | not available | 4657.5% | 3746.3% | 2936.3% | 2328.8% | 1721.3% | 1215% | 78.8% |
| Component 210495/21 | 70 | not available | 4564.3% | 3651.4% | 2738.6% | 2231.4% | 1825.7% | 1318.6% | 811.4% |
| Component 220495/22 | 70 | not available | 4665.7% | 3752.9% | 2840% | 2332.9% | 1825.7% | 1318.6% | 811.4% |
| Component 230495/23 | 70 | not available | 4665.7% | 3752.9% | 2840% | 2332.9% | 1825.7% | 1318.6% | 811.4% |
| Component 500495/50 | 90 | not available | 6268.9% | 5460% | 4651.1% | 3842.2% | 3033.3% | 2224.4% | 1415.6% |
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each component and for each option (a combination of components). Only the option thresholds decide the grade, on the weighted total shown as the maximum.
- No component has an A* threshold.
Source: Cambridge grade threshold table, 0495 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.
Common questions
What were the Sociology grade boundaries in June 2026?
In June 2026, an A needed 111 out of 160 and a C needed 69 on components 11, 21. On components 12, 22, an A needed 111 out of 160 and a C needed 69. On components 13, 23, an A needed 112 out of 160 and a C needed 70. The full table, with the boundaries for each paper, is at the top of this page.
Where do these Cambridge IGCSE Sociology 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 Sociology grade boundaries published?
Cambridge publishes grade threshold tables when results are released: in August for the June series, in January for November and in May for March. We add them here after that.
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