IGCSE Economics (0455) grade boundaries — March 2026
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0455). The official grade thresholds for the March 2026 series — the minimum raw mark needed for each grade, by tier and paper combination. Pick the option matching the papers you sat.
Cambridge publishes these as grade threshold tables: "grade thresholds" and "grade boundaries" are two names for the same numbers.
March 2026 at a glance
- A A* in Economics required 130/150 (87%) on extended · papers 12, 22.
- That A* threshold is 4 marks higher than November 2025 — slightly harder to achieve.
- A grade C needed roughly 48% on extended · papers 12, 22.
Extended · Papers 12, 22
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 130 | 87% |
| A | 111 | 74% |
| B | 91 | 61% |
| C | 72 | 48% |
| D | 60 | 40% |
| E | 48 | 32% |
| F | 38 | 26% |
| G | 28 | 19% |
Maximum mark: 150.
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Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.