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Edexcel International GCSE English Language A (Modular)grade boundaries
Explore official boundaries. See where your marks take you.
4XEA12 official seriesMaximum mark 200 UMS
Exam series
Papers
Flight log / June 2026
Grade boundaries
OfficialUnits 1 and 2 · Out of 200 UMS
Grade 9
180
UMS / 200
Grade 7
140
UMS / 200
Grade 5
100
UMS / 200
Grade 4
80
UMS / 200
All grade thresholds
| Grade | Minimum UMS | Mark range | % of maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 180 | 180–200 | 90% |
| 8 | 160 | 160–179 | 80% |
| 7 | 140 | 140–159 | 70% |
| 6 | 120 | 120–139 | 60% |
| 5 | 100 | 100–119 | 50% |
| 4 | 80 | 80–99 | 40% |
| 3 | 60 | 60–79 | 30% |
| 2 | 40 | 40–59 | 20% |
| 1 | 20 | 20–39 | 10% |
| U | Below 20 | ||
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 | 180 | 160 | 140 | 120 | 100 | 80 | 60 | 40 | 20 |
| June 2025 | 180 | 160 | 140 | 120 | 100 | 80 | 60 | 40 | 20 |
+ 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.
140 UMS needed for Grade 7.
Frequently asked questions
What did you need for a grade 4 in English Language A (Modular) in June 2026?
In June 2026, grade 4 in Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Language A (Modular) (4XEA1) needed 80 out of 200 on units 1 and 2; 80 out of 200 on units 1c and 2c; 80 out of 200 on units 1r and 2r.
What was the boundary for a grade 9 in June 2026?
180 out of 200 on units 1 and 2; 180 out of 200 on units 1c and 2c; 180 out of 200 on units 1r and 2r — the top grade for International GCSE English Language A (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.