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Cambridge A level German Language and Literaturegrade boundaries
Explore official boundaries. See where your marks take you.
98971 official seriesMaximum mark 120
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Flight log / November 2025
Grade boundaries
OfficialPapers 12, 22, 32 · Out of 120
Grade A*
100
marks / 120
Grade A
88
marks / 120
Grade C
66
marks / 120
Grade E
46
marks / 120
All grade thresholds
| Grade | Minimum mark | Mark range | % of maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | 100 | 100–120 | 83% |
| A | 88 | 88–99 | 73% |
| B | 76 | 76–87 | 63% |
| C | 66 | 66–75 | 55% |
| D | 56 | 56–65 | 47% |
| E | 46 | 46–55 | 38% |
| U | Below 46 | ||
These boundaries apply to this exam series and route.
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November 2025 · Papers 12, 22, 32
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88 marks needed for Grade A.
Frequently asked questions
What did you need for a grade E in German Language and Literature in November 2025?
In November 2025, grade E in Cambridge A level German Language and Literature (9897) needed 46 out of 120 on papers 12, 22, 32; 46 out of 120 on papers 13, 23, 33.
What was the boundary for a grade A* in November 2025?
100 out of 120 on papers 12, 22, 32; 100 out of 120 on papers 13, 23, 33 — the top grade for A level German Language and Literature in November 2025.
How is my grade worked out?
Your marks from each paper are added up (scaled by a weighting factor where papers count differently) to give your subject mark, which is then compared with the boundaries. Your grade comes from the total — not from each paper separately.
When will the next boundaries be published?
Cambridge publishes grade boundaries on results day for each series. Until then, any figures shown for a future series are Starley estimates, clearly labelled, based on recent years.