Cambridge IGCSE candidate grades November 2021 - Statistics

Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge IGCSE candidate grade statistics for November 2021 present cumulative worldwide results for grades A* through G, including the percentage of candidates achieving each grade boundary and the share of ungraded candidates. The data specifies that November 2021 awarding standards match those used in June 2021 and align with school assessed grades and equivalent qualifications in England. Notes indicate figures may differ from previous November series due to changes in candidate entry profiles, with a reminder that grades may be updated after results enquiries.

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Candidate grade thresholds

Percentage achieving each grade (A* to G)

Ungraded candidates

| Cambridge IGCSE candidate grades November 2021
Cumulative world totals grades A* -G
These figures may differ from those of previous November series. Mainly this is because of substantial differences in the profile of candidates entered. The awarding standard of exams in November 2021 is the same as it was in June 2021, and is aligned to that of school
assessed grades and of equivalent qualifications taken in England. | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | % achieving | | % achieving | % achieving | % achieving | % achieving | % achieving | % achieving | % achieving | % candidates | | A* | | A or above | B or above | C or above | D or above | E or above | F or above | G or above | ungraded | | Accounting | 25.6 | 39.1 | 57.1 | 81.3 | 86.1 | 92.1 | 95.3 | 98.0 | 2.0 | | Additional Mathematics | 22.6 | 40.4 | 59.7 | 76.6 | 82.5 | 89.0 | 89.0 | 89.0 | 11.0 | | Afrikaans as Second Language | 21.6 | 37.9 | 53.0 | 69.1 | 81.4 | 91.1 | 96.5 | 100.0 | 0.0 | | Agriculture | 41.1 | 66.1 | 83.5 | 95.5 | 99.0 | 99.8 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | | Art and Design | 4.6 | 12.8 | 27.9 | 46.4 | 63.7 | 80.2 | 92.9 | 99.1 | 0.9 | | Biology | 19.5 | 33.5 | 49.5 | 72.1 | 83.0 | 91.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 1.1 | | Business Studies | 8.2 | 19.3 | 36.2 | 58.1 | 66.4 | 73.9 | 80.9 | 87.9 | 12.1 | | Chemistry | 31.3 | 47.4 | 62.9 | 80.5 | 86.9 | 92.1 | 95.7 | 98.0 | 2.0 | | Combined Science | 24.2 | 34.9 | 49.4 | 74.9 | 85.0 | 91.9 | 96.4 | 98.8 | 1.2 | | Computer Science | 27.3 | 49.7 | 69.7 | 85.5 | 90.4 | 94.3 | 97.5 | 99.2 | 0.8 | | Co-ordinated Sciences (Double) | 20.8 | 34.4 | 54.0 | 78.9 | 89.3 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 99.9 | 0.1 | | Design and Technology | 8.6 | 27.9 | 54.5 | 77.5 | 89.5 | 95.1 | 98.2 | 98.9 | 1.1 | | Development Studies | 10.3 | 20.3 | 37.2 | 54.9 | 67.0 | 77.1 | 86.5 | 93.2 | 6.8 | | Drama | 19.5 | 51.9 | 82.5 | 94.2 | 98.7 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | | Economics | 17.5 | 31.7 | 48.2 | 64.5 | 75.4 | 84.8 | 93.5 | 98.4 | 1.6 | | English as a Second Language | 10.4 | 25.6 | 41.4 | 59.3 | 74.7 | 84.8 | 87.5 | 89.5 | 10.5 | | Enterprise | 5.6 | 24.3 | 50.7 | 74.5 | 87.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 98.8 | 1.2 | | Environmental Management | 9.9 | 26.4 | 49.0 | 68.7 | 85.6 | 94.1 | 98.2 | 99.6 | 0.4 | | First Language Arabic | 13.4 | 36.1 | 65.3 | 86.1 | 96.0 | 99.0 | 99.5 | 99.5 | 0.5 | | First Language English | 13.7 | 36.7 | 64.8 | 85.7 | 95.8 | 99.0 | 99.7 | 99.9 | 0.1 | | First Language Spanish | 5.4 | 30.3 | 65.6 | 90.7 | 98.8 | 99.8 | 99.8 | 99.9 | 0.1 | | Food and Nutrition | 6.6 | 27.5 | 54.4 | 82.8 | 92.7 | 98.2 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | | French | 17.6 | 37.4 | 59.4 | 77.6 | 86.1 | 93.0 | 98.1 | 99.9 | 0.1 | | Geography | 9.1 | 26.1 | 49.6 | 71.9 | 84.4 | 92.6 | 96.7 | 98.6 | 1.4 | | German | 44.1 | 66.0 | 81.3 | 92.2 | 96.9 | 97.7 | 97.7 | 99.6 | 0.4 | | Global Perspectives | 25.8 | 46.9 | 68.9 | 84.8 | 94.1 | 97.8 | 99.4 | 99.8 | 0.2 | | Hindi as a Second Language | 26.0 | 60.0 | 82.8 | 91.7 | 97.7 | 98.7 | 99.5 | 99.8 | 0.2 | | History | 10.6 | 26.7 | 48.2 | 71.9 | 83.2 | 90.4 | 95.4 | 98.1 | 1.9 | | ICT | 11.0 | 25.0 | 41.2 | 58.8 | 70.2 | 81.5 | 90.5 | 96.7 | 3.3 | | International Mathematics | 31.1 | 45.8 | 59.3 | 78.6 | 87.1 | 93.9 | 95.2 | 95.8 | 4.2 | | IsiZulu Second Language | 16.7 | 42.9 | 66.5 | 87.2 | 93.6 | 96.1 | 97.5 | 99.5 | 0.5 | | Islamiyat | 23.5 | 49.9 | 71.5 | 84.6 | 91.4 | 95.8 | 98.6 | 99.9 | 0.1 | | Japanese | 60.3 | 75.9 | 83.7 | 90.1 | 93.6 | 95.7 | 98.6 | 99.3 | 0.7 | Please note these grades may change following results enquiries. Page 1 of 2 Cambridge IGCSE candidate grades November 2021 Cumulative world totals grades A* -G These figures may differ from those of previous November series. Mainly this is because of substantial differences in the profile of candidates entered. The awarding standard of exams in November 2021 is the same as it was in June 2021, and is aligned to that of school assessed grades and of equivalent qualifications taken in En

FAQs

What grade boundaries are covered in the Cambridge IGCSE November 2021 statistics?

The statistics report cumulative world totals for grades A* through G, plus an ungraded category. Percentages are provided for each grade boundary (A or above, B or above, etc.).

Why might these November 2021 figures differ from previous November series?

The document states that differences mainly come from substantial changes in the profile of candidates entered in each series.

Can the reported grades change after results enquiries?

Yes. The document notes that grades may change following results enquiries and directs users to request an alternative format if needed.

Oct 23, 2026

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