IGCSE English as a Second Language grade boundaries — March 2025
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0510). 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 as a Second Language required 140/150 (94%) on extended · papers 12, 22, 32.
- That A* threshold is 2 marks lower than November 2024 — slightly easier to achieve.
- A grade C needed roughly 73% on extended · papers 12, 22, 32.
Extended · Papers 12, 22, 32
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 140 | 94% |
| A | 130 | 87% |
| B | 119 | 80% |
| C | 109 | 73% |
| D | 98 | 66% |
| E | 87 | 58% |
| F | 75 | 50% |
| G | 63 | 42% |
Maximum mark: 150.
Extended · Papers 12, 22, 92
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 140 | 94% |
| A | 130 | 87% |
| B | 119 | 80% |
| C | 109 | 73% |
| D | 98 | 66% |
| E | 87 | 58% |
| F | 75 | 50% |
| G | 63 | 42% |
Maximum mark: 150.
Extended · Papers 12, 22, 72
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 140 | 94% |
| A | 130 | 87% |
| B | 119 | 80% |
| C | 109 | 73% |
| D | 98 | 66% |
| E | 87 | 58% |
| F | 75 | 50% |
| G | 63 | 42% |
Maximum mark: 150.
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Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.