IGCSE English (First Language) grade boundaries — March 2024
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0500). Minimum raw marks for each grade in the March 2024 series, by tier and paper combination. Pick the option matching the papers you sat.
March 2024 at a glance
- A A* in English (First Language) required 125/160 (79%) on extended · papers 03, 12.
- Across paper variants, the A* boundary ranged from 120 to 125 marks — variant choice mattered this session.
- A grade C needed roughly 53% on extended · papers 03, 12.
Extended · Papers 03, 12
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 125 | 79% |
| A | 111 | 70% |
| B | 97 | 61% |
| C | 84 | 53% |
| D | 69 | 44% |
| E | 55 | 35% |
| F | 40 | 25% |
| G | 25 | 16% |
Maximum mark: 160.
Extended · Papers 03, 12
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 125 | 79% |
| A | 111 | 70% |
| B | 97 | 61% |
| C | 84 | 53% |
| D | 69 | 44% |
| E | 55 | 35% |
| F | 40 | 25% |
| G | 25 | 16% |
Maximum mark: 160.
Extended · Papers 12, 22
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 120 | 75% |
| A | 108 | 68% |
| B | 96 | 60% |
| C | 84 | 53% |
| D | 69 | 44% |
| E | 55 | 35% |
| F | 40 | 25% |
| G | 25 | 16% |
Maximum mark: 160.
Extended · Papers 12, 22
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 120 | 75% |
| A | 108 | 68% |
| B | 96 | 60% |
| C | 84 | 53% |
| D | 69 | 44% |
| E | 55 | 35% |
| F | 40 | 25% |
| G | 25 | 16% |
Maximum mark: 160.
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Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.