IGCSE First Language German (0505) grade boundaries — June 2026
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0505). The official grade thresholds for the June 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.
June 2026 at a glance
- A A* in First Language German required 77/100 (77%) on extended · papers 01, 02.
- That A* threshold is unchanged from June 2025.
- A grade C needed roughly 50% on extended · papers 01, 02.
Extended · Papers 01, 02
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 77 | 77% |
| A | 68 | 68% |
| B | 59 | 59% |
| C | 50 | 50% |
| D | 41 | 41% |
| E | 33 | 33% |
| F | 24 | 24% |
| G | 15 | 15% |
Maximum mark: 100.
Extended · Papers 50
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 78 | 87% |
| A | 69 | 77% |
| B | 60 | 67% |
| C | 51 | 57% |
| D | 42 | 47% |
| E | 33 | 37% |
| F | 24 | 27% |
| G | 15 | 17% |
Maximum mark: 90.
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Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.