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Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (US)grade boundaries
Explore official boundaries. See where your marks take you.
05241 official seriesMaximum mark 160
Exam series
Flight log / June 2024
Grade boundaries
OfficialPapers 03, 13 · Out of 160
Grade A*
118
marks / 160
Grade A
104
marks / 160
Grade C
76
marks / 160
Grade E
52
marks / 160
All grade thresholds
| Grade | Minimum mark | Mark range | % of maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | 118 | 118–160 | 74% |
| A | 104 | 104–117 | 65% |
| B | 90 | 90–103 | 56% |
| C | 76 | 76–89 | 48% |
| D | 64 | 64–75 | 40% |
| E | 52 | 52–63 | 33% |
| F | 40 | 40–51 | 25% |
| G | 28 | 28–39 | 18% |
| U | Below 28 | ||
These boundaries apply to this exam series and route.
Grade calculator
June 2024 · Papers 03, 13
Enter your mark for each paper to see your grade.
104 marks needed for Grade A.
Frequently asked questions
What did you need for a grade E in First Language English (US) in June 2024?
In June 2024, grade E in Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (US) (0524) needed 52 out of 160 on papers 03, 13.
What was the boundary for a grade A* in June 2024?
118 out of 160 on papers 03, 13 — the top grade for IGCSE First Language English (US) in June 2024.
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.