Grade Boundaries - Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) - June 2026 - Maximum mark and raw grade boundaries

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Grade Boundaries for Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) qualifications in June 2026 provides the raw mark grade boundaries for the reformed linear GCSE (9-1) specifications. It defines how numbered grades (9 to 1) are determined using minimum marks, explains that all assessments must be taken in the same exam session, and clarifies the use of overall qualification grade boundaries only. Tables list maximum available marks and grade cut-offs, including subject-specific paper options.

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Understanding our Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Grade Boundaries

Definition of terms

Overall grade boundaries and maximum marks by subject

Grade Boundaries Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) June 2026 Understanding our Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Grade Boundaries This document shows the grade boundaries for reformed Edexcel GCSE (9-1) qualifications. For each set of grade boundaries, the maximum number of available marks is also shown. GCSE (9-1) qualifications are linear, and only the maximum mark and grade boundaries for the overall qualification are available in this document. These are given in raw marks. Definition of terms A grade boundary is the minimum mark at which a numbered grade (between 9 and 1) can be achieved. For example, if the grade boundary for a Grade 6 is 70 marks, then 70 is the minimum mark at which a Grade 6 can be achieved. A mark of 69 would therefore be a Grade 5. For linear qualifications, all assessments must be taken in the same exam session. You can find out more about marks at [https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/results](https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/results) certification/understanding-marks-and-grades.html | Accounting | Max Mark | | a* | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | | u | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Overall grade boundaries | Max Mark | | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 4AC1 Accounting
Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | 150 | 133 | 121 | 109 | 98 | 87 | 76 | 57 | 39 | 21 | 0 | | 4AC1 Accounting
Paper(s) 01R 02R | Subject | 150 | 131 | 116 | 101 | 91 | 81 | 72 | 53 | 34 | 16 | 0 | | Arabic (First Language) | | Max Mark | a* | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | | u | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 4AA1 Arabic (First Language)
Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | 125 | 87 | 78 | 69 | 61 | 53 | 45 | 35 | 25 | 16 | 0 | | Art and Design: Fine Art | | Max Mark | a* | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | | u | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 4FA1 Art & Design: Fine Art
Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | 144 | 122 | 112 | 102 | 90 | 79 | 68 | 53 | 38 | 24 | 0 | | Art & Design: Graphic Communication | | Max Mark | a* | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | | u | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 4GC1 Art & Design: Graphic Communication Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | 144 | 122 | 112 | 102 | 90 | 79 | 68 | 53 | 38 | 24 | 0 | | Art and Design: Photography | | Max Mark | a* | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | | u | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 4PY1 Art & Design: Photography
Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | 144 | 122 | 112 | 102 | 90 | 79 | 68 | 53 | 38 | 24 | 0 | | Art and Design: 3D Design | | Max Mark | a* | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | | u | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 4TD1 Art & Design: 3D Design
Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | 144 | 122 | 112 | 102 | 90 | 79 | 68 | 53 | 38 | 24 | 0 | | Art and Design: Textile Design | | Max Mark | a* | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | | u | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 4TE1 Art & Design: Textile Design
Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | 144 | 122 | 112 | 102 | 90 | 79 | 68 | 53 | 38 | 24 | 0 | | Bangla | | Max Mark | a* | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | | u | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 4BA0 Bangla
Paper(s) 01 | Subject | 100 | 75 | 67 | 60 | 51 | 43 | 35 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 0 | | Bangladesh Studies | | Max Mark | a* | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | | u | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 4BN1 Bangladesh Studies
Paper(s) 01 02 | Subject | 150 | 133 | 122 | 111 | 100 | 89 | 79 | 63 | 47 | 32 | 0 | | Biology | | Max Mark | a* | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | | u | | Overall grade boundaries | | Max Mark | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | U | | 4BI1 Biology
Paper(s) 1B 2B | Subject | 180 | 1

FAQs

What does a grade boundary mean for Edexcel GCSE (9-1)?

A grade boundary is the minimum raw mark at which a numbered grade (from 9 down to 1) can be achieved. Marks below the boundary fall into the next lower grade.

How are grade boundaries presented for linear GCSE (9-1) qualifications?

For linear qualifications, this document provides only the maximum mark and the grade boundaries for the overall qualification. Values are given as raw marks.

Do the tables include subject paper information?

Yes. For each subject, the tables show maximum marks and the grade cut-offs, including different paper combinations where applicable (for example, paper variants such as 01/02 or 01R/02R).

Sep 5, 2026

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