IGCSE English (First Language) grade boundaries — March 2025
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0500). Minimum raw marks for each grade in the March 2025 series, by tier and paper combination. Pick the option matching the papers you sat.
March 2025 at a glance
- A A* in English (First Language) required 130/160 (82%) on extended · papers 03, 12.
- That A* threshold is 2 marks higher than November 2024 — slightly harder to achieve.
- Across paper variants, the A* boundary ranged from 126 to 130 marks — variant choice mattered this session.
- A grade C needed roughly 54% on extended · papers 03, 12.
Extended · Papers 03, 12
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 130 | 82% |
| A | 115 | 72% |
| B | 100 | 63% |
| C | 85 | 54% |
| D | 70 | 44% |
| E | 55 | 35% |
| F | 40 | 25% |
| G | 25 | 16% |
Maximum mark: 160.
Extended · Papers 12, 22
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 126 | 79% |
| A | 112 | 70% |
| B | 98 | 62% |
| C | 85 | 54% |
| D | 70 | 44% |
| E | 55 | 35% |
| F | 40 | 25% |
| G | 25 | 16% |
Maximum mark: 160.
Extended · Papers 12, 22
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 126 | 79% |
| A | 112 | 70% |
| B | 98 | 62% |
| C | 85 | 54% |
| D | 70 | 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.