What Does B Grade Mean?
Short answer
B grade in IGCSE/GCSE means good performance—above average. It is a solid pass and is accepted by universities and employers for most requirements.
Grade scale (Cambridge IGCSE)
- A, A:* Highest
- B, C: Good to satisfactory (pass)
- D, E: Pass (lower)
- F, G: Ungraded / fail
- U: Ungraded
What B means
- Above average: Strong performance
- Pass: Meets most minimum requirements
- University: Usually acceptable for GCSE/IGCSE requirements (e.g. English, Maths)
- Employers: Generally accepted as a good pass
Practical takeaway
B is a good grade. For competitive courses, A or A* may be preferred. For most purposes, B is a solid achievement.
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