{"id":28720,"date":"2026-09-02T07:51:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T07:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/?p=28720"},"modified":"2026-09-02T07:54:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T07:54:02","slug":"understanding-your-cambridge-igcse-results-a-complete-guide-to-grades-grading-scales-and-what-your-results-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/blogs\/understanding-your-cambridge-igcse-results-a-complete-guide-to-grades-grading-scales-and-what-your-results-mean","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Your Cambridge IGCSE Results: A Complete Guide to Grades, Grading Scales and What Your Results Mean"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cambridge IGCSE results are graded on a scale from A* (highest) to G (lowest), based on a student’s Uniform Mark achieved in each subject. An A* reflects a mark of 90\u2013100%, while a G reflects 20\u201329%. Grades are issued per subject, not as an overall aggregate and are recognised by universities and employers in more than 160 countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Parents researching <\/span>IGCSE schools in Singapore<\/span> should look beyond the grade letters themselves and understand how those grades are calculated, what they signal about a child’s readiness for further study and how a school’s track record of results reflects its teaching quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide breaks down exactly what Cambridge IGCSE grades mean, how the grading system works and what GIIS Singapore’s own results tell parents about the strength of its Cambridge programme.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key takeaways to understanding IGCSE scoring system:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  1. IGCSE Curriculum helps you evaluate a school’s academic outcomes accurately. A school claiming “excellent results” should be able to show you what percentage of students achieved A* and A grades \u2014 not just anecdotal success stories.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. IGCSE helps progression to IB Diploma, A-Levels, or other pre-university pathways, where minimum grade requirements are common.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What Is the Cambridge IGCSE?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an English-medium secondary school qualification developed by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), a department of the University of Cambridge. It is comparable to the UK’s GCSE and is typically taken by students aged 14 to 16, corresponding to Grades 9 and 10.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The IGCSE sits within Cambridge’s broader four-stage education pathway:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Cambridge Stage<\/b><\/td>\nTypical Age<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cambridge Primary<\/span><\/td>\n5+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cambridge Lower Secondary (CLSP)<\/span><\/td>\n11+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE)<\/span><\/td>\n14+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cambridge Advanced (A Level)<\/span><\/td>\n16+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    At <\/span>GIIS Singapore<\/span>, Cambridge education begins with the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) in Grades 6\u20138, which builds naturally into IGCSE for Grades 9 and 10. This progression gives students a two-stage runway rather than a sudden jump into an unfamiliar assessment style at age 14.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The programme is a two-year course. It is designed to build critical thinking, adaptability and strong English-language communication skills \u2014 competencies that matter as much for university interviews and workplace readiness as they do for exams.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How Does The Cambridge IGCSE Grading System Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The A* to G Scale<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Cambridge IGCSE results are reported using eight grade bands, from A* (the highest) to G (the lowest passing grade). Each subject a student takes is graded independently \u2014 there is no single combined score across all subjects, unlike some national board systems.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Grade<\/b><\/td>\nPercentage (Uniform) Mark Range<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    A*<\/span><\/td>\n90\u2013100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    A<\/span><\/td>\n80\u201389<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    B<\/span><\/td>\n70\u201379<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    C<\/span><\/td>\n60\u201369<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    D<\/span><\/td>\n50\u201359<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    E<\/span><\/td>\n40\u201349<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    F<\/span><\/td>\n30\u201339<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    G<\/span><\/td>\n20\u201329<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    How does this work:<\/b><\/h3>\n