IGCSE French Foreign Language grade boundaries — November 2025
Cambridge IGCSE (CAIE) (0520). Minimum raw marks for each grade in the November 2025 series, by tier and paper combination. Pick the option matching the papers you sat.
November 2025 at a glance
- A A* in French Foreign Language required 165/200 (83%) on extended · papers 03, 11, 21, 41.
- That A* threshold is 1 mark higher than June 2025 — slightly harder to achieve.
- Across paper variants, the A* boundary ranged from 165 to 166 marks — variant choice mattered this session.
- A grade C needed roughly 50% on extended · papers 03, 11, 21, 41.
Extended · Papers 03, 11, 21, 41
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 165 | 83% |
| A | 143 | 72% |
| B | 121 | 61% |
| C | 100 | 50% |
| D | 84 | 42% |
| E | 68 | 34% |
| F | 54 | 27% |
| G | 40 | 20% |
Maximum mark: 200.
Extended · Papers 03, 12, 22, 42
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 165 | 83% |
| A | 142 | 71% |
| B | 119 | 60% |
| C | 96 | 48% |
| D | 81 | 41% |
| E | 66 | 33% |
| F | 51 | 26% |
| G | 36 | 18% |
Maximum mark: 200.
Extended · Papers 03, 13, 23, 43
| Grade | Min mark | Min % |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 166 | 83% |
| A | 144 | 72% |
| B | 122 | 61% |
| C | 100 | 50% |
| D | 84 | 42% |
| E | 68 | 34% |
| F | 54 | 27% |
| G | 40 | 20% |
Maximum mark: 200.
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Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.