Cambridge International A Level 9708

Cambridge International A Level Economics Grade Boundaries

grades A*–E. May/June series. Years available: 2024, 2023, 2022.

How to use this tool

  1. Add up all your paper marks — your raw mark is the total across every paper in the subject (e.g. Paper 1 + Paper 2 + Paper 3)
  2. Select the year that matches your past paper
  3. Enter your total raw mark in the box below the boundaries table
  4. Your predicted grade is shown instantly

For Cambridge International A Level Economics, the raw mark is the combined total across all papers/components. Add your individual paper marks together to get your total raw mark.

GradeMin. mark (out of 200)%
A*155 marks78%
A130 marks65%
B105 marks53%
C80 marks40%
D55 marks28%
E38 marks19%

What grade is my mark?

Grade boundaries vary each year. Data sourced from published Cambridge International documents for reference only. Always verify at the official board website. Cambridge: <a href="https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/support-and-training-for-schools/results-and-certificates/grade-thresholds/" class="underline" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">grade thresholds</a>.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate my raw mark?

For Cambridge International A Level Economics, the raw mark is the combined total across all papers/components. Add your individual paper marks together to get your total raw mark.

Do I add up all my paper scores?

Yes — your raw mark is the sum of your marks from all papers in the subject. For example, if Economics has two papers and you scored 65/100 on Paper 1 and 72/100 on Paper 2, your total raw mark is 137/200. Enter 137 in the tool to see your grade.

What do the papers or components cover?

Cambridge International A Level Economics is assessed across multiple papers covering different topics within the subject. Your total raw mark is the sum of your marks from all papers. Cambridge and Edexcel publish the full component structure in the official specification.

What years of Cambridge International A Level Economics grade boundaries are available?

This tool has grade boundary data for the following years: 2024, 2023, 2022. All data is from the May/June examination series, which is the main series for most students.

Why do grade boundaries change each year?

Grade boundaries are adjusted each year so that students who performed as well as an average student from a previous year receive the same grade, regardless of whether that year's paper was harder or easier. This process is called grade protection (Cambridge) or comparable outcomes (Ofqual). A harder paper will have lower boundaries; an easier paper will have higher ones.

My mark is close to a boundary — should I appeal?

If your mark is within 2–3 marks of the next grade boundary, it may be worth asking your school about an Enquiry About Results (EAR) or a clerical check. One mark can sometimes be the difference between grades. Note that mark reviews can result in grades going up, staying the same, or going down — discuss with your teacher before requesting one.

Are these grade boundaries official?

These boundaries are sourced from published Cambridge International grade threshold documents and are provided for reference only. Boundaries for 2026 exams are not yet published — they will be released on results day. Always verify at the official Cambridge International website.

What is the difference between a grade threshold and a grade boundary?

The terms are used interchangeably. A grade threshold (Cambridge terminology) or grade boundary (AQA/Edexcel terminology) is the minimum raw mark needed to achieve a particular grade in that examination series.

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