IGCSE First Language Chinese grade boundaries — June 2025
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0509). Minimum raw marks for each grade in the June 2025 series, by tier and paper combination. Pick the option matching the papers you sat.
June 2025 at a glance
- A A* in First Language Chinese required 98/120 (82%) on extended · papers 11, 21.
- That A* threshold is 1 mark higher than June 2024 — slightly harder to achieve.
- Across paper variants, the A* boundary ranged from 96 to 98 marks — variant choice mattered this session.
- A grade C needed roughly 60% on extended · papers 11, 21.
Extended · Papers 11, 21
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 98 | 82% |
| A | 89 | 75% |
| B | 80 | 67% |
| C | 71 | 60% |
| D | 56 | 47% |
| E | 42 | 35% |
| F | 28 | 24% |
| G | 14 | 12% |
Maximum mark: 120.
Extended · Papers 12, 22
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 98 | 82% |
| A | 89 | 75% |
| B | 80 | 67% |
| C | 71 | 60% |
| D | 56 | 47% |
| E | 42 | 35% |
| F | 28 | 24% |
| G | 14 | 12% |
Maximum mark: 120.
Extended · Papers 13, 23
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 96 | 80% |
| A | 87 | 73% |
| B | 78 | 65% |
| C | 69 | 58% |
| D | 54 | 45% |
| E | 39 | 33% |
| F | 26 | 22% |
| G | 13 | 11% |
Maximum mark: 120.
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Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.