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Edexcel International GCSE Economics (Modular)grade boundaries
Explore official boundaries. See where your marks take you.
4XEC12 official seriesMaximum mark 180 UMS
Exam series
Papers
Flight log / June 2026
Grade boundaries
OfficialUnits 1 and 2 · Out of 180 UMS
Grade 9
162
UMS / 180
Grade 7
126
UMS / 180
Grade 5
90
UMS / 180
Grade 4
72
UMS / 180
All grade thresholds
| Grade | Minimum UMS | Mark range | % of maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 162 | 162–180 | 90% |
| 8 | 144 | 144–161 | 80% |
| 7 | 126 | 126–143 | 70% |
| 6 | 108 | 108–125 | 60% |
| 5 | 90 | 90–107 | 50% |
| 4 | 72 | 72–89 | 40% |
| 3 | 54 | 54–71 | 30% |
| 2 | 36 | 36–53 | 20% |
| 1 | 18 | 18–35 | 10% |
| U | Below 18 | ||
These boundaries apply to this exam series and route.
How these boundaries have changed
Units 1 and 2, every official series. Boundaries move each year with how hard the papers were.
| Series | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 162 | 144 | 126 | 108 | 90 | 72 | 54 | 36 | 18 |
| June 2025 | 162 | 144 | 126 | 108 | 90 | 72 | 54 | 36 | 18 |
+ higher than the same series a year earlier (harder to reach) · − lower (easier to reach).
Grade calculator
June 2026 · Units 1 and 2
Enter your raw mark for each unit to see your grade.
126 UMS needed for Grade 7.
Frequently asked questions
What did you need for a grade 4 in Economics (Modular) in June 2026?
In June 2026, grade 4 in Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Economics (Modular) (4XEC1) needed 72 out of 180 on units 1 and 2; 72 out of 180 on units 1r and 2r.
What was the boundary for a grade 9 in June 2026?
162 out of 180 on units 1 and 2; 162 out of 180 on units 1r and 2r — the top grade for International GCSE Economics (Modular) in June 2026.
How is my grade worked out?
Each unit's raw mark is converted to a uniform mark (UMS); your grade comes from your UMS total against the cash-in boundaries. The calculator shows each conversion.
When will the next boundaries be published?
Pearson Edexcel 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.