Grade thresholds - March 2026 - Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) (0510)

Oct 23, 2026

Grade thresholds for the March 2026 exam series for Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) (0510). It provides component grade thresholds, listing the minimum raw marks required for each grade (A to G) and states that A* is not available at component level. It also explains syllabus grade thresholds based on weighted component thresholds, including how candidates are awarded the best available grade route when multiple component combinations apply. Additional guidance covers percentage uniform marks (PUMs) and their limitations.

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Component grade thresholds

Syllabus grade thresholds

Note on percentage uniform marks (PUMs)

Grade thresholds – March 2026 Cambridge IGCSE ™ English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) (0510) Component grade thresholds Component grade thresholds for syllabus 0510 (English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement)) in the March 2026 exam series. | | | Minimum raw mark required for grade: | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Component | Maximum raw
mark | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | | Component 12 | 60 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 28 | | Component 22 | 40 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 | | | | Minimum raw mark required for grade: | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Component | Maximum raw
mark | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | | Component 32 | 40 | 35 | 27 | 19 | 11 | 5 | Grade A* does not exist at the level of an individual component. Your candidates’ component marks can be found in Cambridge International Direct or on the component mark report (CMR) . A guide to converting component marks into syllabus grades can be found on our website here. Syllabus grade thresholds Syllabus grade thresholds for syllabus 0510 (English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement)) in the March 2026 exam series. Syllabus grade thresholds are the minimum marks required for each grade. They are determined from the weighted component thresholds for the listed components. Some Cambridge International entry options offer more than one possible route to a grade. Where this is the case, candidates are awarded the best grade available to them based on the combination of components they have taken. | Combination of
components | Maximum
weighted
mark | A* | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 12, 22 | 150 | 141 | 132 | 121 | 111 | 99 | 88 | 77 | 66 | | 12, 22, 32 | 150 | 141 | 132 | 121 | 111 | 99 | 88 | 77 | 66 | | 12, 22, 72 | 150 | 141 | 132 | 121 | 111 | 99 | 88 | 77 | 66 | | 12, 22, 81 | 150 | 141 | 132 | 121 | 111 | 99 | 88 | 77 | 66 | | 12, 22, 82 | 150 | 141 | 132 | 121 | 111 | 99 | 88 | 77 | 66 | | 12, 22, 91 | 150 | 141 | 132 | 121 | 111 | 99 | 88 | 77 | 66 | | 12, 22, 92 | 150 | 141 | 132 | 121 | 111 | 99 | 88 | 77 | 66 | Note for regions that receive percentage uniform marks (PUMs): Percentage uniform marks are provided for Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level and Cambridge International AS & A Level subjects (excluding IGCSE 9–1) . They are an additional piece of information provided on the Statements of Results for each candidate. This mark is not the same as the raw or component mark achieved and cannot be used with the grade thresholds documentation. See our guide to percentage uniform marks which gives an explanation of what percentage uniform marks are and states the percentage uniform mark range (thresholds) .

FAQs

Are A* grades available for individual components?

No. A* does not exist at the level of an individual component; component grading runs from A to G only.

How are syllabus grade thresholds determined for 0510?

Syllabus grade thresholds are the minimum marks required for each grade and are determined from the weighted component thresholds for the listed components.

What should candidates do if there are multiple routes to a grade?

Candidates are awarded the best grade available to them based on the combination of components they have taken.

Can percentage uniform marks (PUMs) be used with the grade thresholds documentation?

No. PUMs are not the same as raw or component marks and cannot be used with the grade thresholds documentation.

Oct 23, 2026

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