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Edexcel International GCSE English as a Second Language (ESL) (Modular)grade boundaries

Explore official boundaries. See where your marks take you.

4XES21 official seriesMaximum mark 240 UMS

Exam series

Flight log / June 2025

Grade boundaries

Official

Units 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 · Out of 240 UMS

  • Grade 9

    216

    UMS / 240

  • Grade 7

    168

    UMS / 240

  • Grade 5

    120

    UMS / 240

  • Grade 4

    96

    UMS / 240

All grade thresholds

GradeMinimum UMSMark range% of maximum
9216216–24090%
8192192–21580%
7168168–19170%
6144144–16760%
5120120–14350%
49696–11940%
37272–9530%
24848–7120%
12424–4710%
UBelow 24
View official Pearson Edexcel source

These boundaries apply to this exam series and route.

Grade calculator

June 2025 · Units 1 and 2 and 3 and 4

Enter your raw mark for each unit to see your grade.

168 UMS needed for Grade 7.

Frequently asked questions

What did you need for a grade 4 in English as a Second Language (ESL) (Modular) in June 2025?

In June 2025, grade 4 in Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English as a Second Language (ESL) (Modular) (4XES2) needed 96 out of 240 on units 1 and 2 and 3 and 4.

What was the boundary for a grade 9 in June 2025?

216 out of 240 on units 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 — the top grade for International GCSE English as a Second Language (ESL) (Modular) in June 2025.

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.

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