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CIE IGCSE Information and Communication Technology Grade Boundaries (2023-2026)

Grade boundaries matter. They're the scores you need to hit each grade in your Information and Communication Technology exam, and understanding them can help with your revision strategy.

Every exam board — AQA, Edexcel, and OCR, for example — sets their own boundaries based on how difficult each paper is. That means the number you need for a top grade isn't always the same from year to year.

Below, you'll find the latest grade boundaries for CIE IGCSE Information and Communication Technology, plus some practical revision tools to help you hit the grade you're aiming for.

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Subject	Year	Month	Maximum Mark	Grade 9	Grade 8	Grade 7	Grade 6	Grade 5	Grade 4	Grade 3	Grade 2	Grade 1
Information and Communication Technology (AY) 12, 21, 31	2023	June	280	202	184	167	147	127	108	83	58	34
Information and Communication Technology (AY) 12, 21, 31	2024	June	280	212	191	171	151	131	111	87	63	40
Information and Communication Technology (BY) 12, 22, 31	2023	June	280	200	181	162	144	126	108	82	56	31
Information and Communication Technology (BY) 12, 22, 31	2024	June	280	214	193	173	153	133	114	89	64	40
Information and Communication Technology (CY) 12, 21, 32	2023	June	280	207	191	175	156	137	118	90	63	36
Information and Communication Technology (CY) 12, 21, 32	2024	June	280	216	195	174	154	134	115	90	65	40
Information and Communication Technology (DY) 12, 22, 32	2023	June	280	205	188	171	153	135	118	90	62	34
Information and Communication Technology (DY) 12, 22, 32	2024	June	280	218	197	177	157	137	117	91	65	40
Information and Communication Technology (EX) 02, 03, 11	2023	November	280	220	198	177	155	133	112	84	57	30
Information and Communication Technology (EX) 02, 03, 11	2024	November	280	214	190	166	144	122	100	79	58	37
Information and Communication Technology 12, 21, 31	2026	June	280	210	192	175	157	139	122	97	72	47
Information and Communication Technology 12, 21, 32	2026	June	280	214	195	177	159	141	124	97	70	43
Information and Communication Technology 12, 22, 31	2026	June	280	210	192	175	157	139	122	97	72	47
Information and Communication Technology 12, 22, 32	2026	June	280	214	195	177	159	141	124	97	70	43
Information and Communication Technology 12, 84, 87	2026	June	280	211	193	176	156	136	116	92	68	44
Information and Communication Technology 12, 84, 88	2026	June	280	208	190	172	153	135	117	93	69	45
Information and Communication Technology 12, 85, 87	2026	June	280	213	195	178	159	140	121	95	69	44
Information and Communication Technology 12, 85, 88	2026	June	280	210	192	174	156	139	122	96	70	45
Information and Communication Technology 12, 95, 98	2026	June	280	215	197	179	159	139	120	96	72	48
Information and Communication Technology 21, 82, 87	2026	June	280	205	186	168	149	130	112	87	62	37
Information and Communication Technology 21, 82, 88	2026	June	280	202	183	164	147	130	113	88	63	38
Information and Communication Technology 21, 91, 98	2026	June	280	196	175	154	136	118	101	76	51	27
Information and Communication Technology 22, 82, 87	2026	June	280	205	186	168	149	130	112	87	62	37
Information and Communication Technology 22, 82, 88	2026	June	280	202	183	164	147	130	113	88	63	38
Information and Communication Technology 22, 91, 98	2026	June	280	196	175	154	136	118	101	76	51	27
Information and Communication Technology 31, 82, 84	2026	June	280	205	186	167	148	129	111	88	65	43
Information and Communication Technology 31, 82, 85	2026	June	280	207	188	169	151	133	116	91	67	43
Information and Communication Technology 31, 91, 95	2026	June	280	210	191	172	154	137	120	95	71	47
Information and Communication Technology 32, 82, 84	2026	June	280	208	188	169	150	132	114	88	63	38
Information and Communication Technology 32, 82, 85	2026	June	280	210	190	171	153	136	119	92	65	38
Information and Communication Technology 32, 91, 95	2026	June	280	213	193	174	157	140	123	96	69	42
Information and Communication Technology 50	2026	June	90	77	72	67	61	56	51	43	35	27
Information and Communication Technology (AY) 12, 21, 31	2025	June	280	205	186	168	148	128	109	85	61	38
Information and Communication Technology (BY) 12, 22, 31	2025	June	280	207	188	170	151	132	113	88	63	38
Information and Communication Technology (CY) 12, 21, 32	2025	June	280	202	183	164	146	128	110	86	62	39
Information and Communication Technology (DY) 12, 22, 32	2025	June	280	205	186	167	149	132	115	89	64	39

Source: Cambridge International

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Understanding IGCSE Grade Boundaries for CIE Information and Communication Technology

Grade boundaries tell you the minimum marks needed for each grade. Here's what you need to know:

Why grade boundaries exist

Grade boundaries create a fair system across different exam sessions. CIE uses them to make sure students all get graded fairly.

They change every year

Grade boundaries aren't fixed. They can shift every year based on overall student performance and exam difficulty.

For example, if one year's CIE IGCSE Information and Communication Technology exam is particularly tough, the boundaries might drop to reflect that. This protects you from being penalised for a difficult paper.

Raw marks vs scaled marks

Your raw mark is your actual score. Scaled marks adjust for difficulty differences between papers. This means getting a certain grade always represents the same level of understanding, no matter which exam version you sat.

Different across boards and subjects

CIE doesn't use identical boundaries across all subjects. Each subject tests different skills, so Information and Communication Technology boundaries will be tailored to what that exam actually demands.

And, just because multiple boards might deliver the same subject doesn't mean that their grade boundaries will be the same. This allows CIE to set boundaries according to the specific requirements of each Information and Communication Technology exam. This means the assessment is fair.

How are the CIE IGCSE grade boundaries worked out?

Setting grade boundaries is a complicated process undertaken by CIE. The process involves a few things:

Statistical Analysis: CIE will analyse statistical data on student performance. This includes comparing current results with previous years to maintain consistency in grading standards.
Moderation: To keep things fair for everyone, CIE examiners double-check the marking. They may re-mark (or moderate) IGCSE Information and Communication Technology papers to make sure the marks are consistent for all students.
Examiner Judgments: Experienced examiners review a sample of CIE IGCSE Information and Communication Technology papers to work out overall performance levels and set appropriate boundaries.

What are weighted boundaries?

Some subjects have more than one exam paper or component, and they don't all contribute the same amount to your final grade. Exam boards assign each paper a weighting factor.

Working out your weighted grade

Here's a simple step-by-step guide to how it happens:

You get a raw mark for each paper (this is just the mark the examiner gives you).
Each paper gets multiplied by a weighting factor, which turns it into a weighted mark.
All your weighted marks are added up to give you your total course mark.
This total gets compared with the grade-threshold table for your exam session to decide your final grade.

A quick example

Let's say you're sitting two papers:

Paper 1:
- You score 64 out of 80.
- The weighting is 1.25.
- So your weighted mark is 64 × 1.25 = 80.
Paper 2:
- You score 70 out of 100.
- The weighting is 1.
- So your weighted mark is 70 × 1 = 70.
Your total:
- 150 weighted marks.

Remember, grade boundaries change each exam series. This means the same total mark might lead to a different grade in another year. Don't be tempted to compare your marks with your friend who sat the exam last year — the boundaries could be completely different!

Check with CIE to see if IGCSE Information and Communication Technology uses weighted scores.

How should you prepare for your CIE Information and Communication Technology exam?

Getting ready for your IGCSE exam is easier when you've got the right tools. At Save My Exams, our teacher-written resources pinpoint exactly what to revise, help you identify your weak points, and show you how to improve. Our tools include:

Exam Questions: Target your weak spots by practising CIE IGCSE Information and Communication Technology exam questions on topics you find tricky. The more you practise, the better your raw marks will be on exam day.
Past Papers: Work through CIE IGCSE Information and Communication Technology past papers to get familiar with question styles and timings. You'll also start to see patterns in how grade boundaries apply to real exams.
Flashcards: Use CIE IGCSE Information and Communication Technology flashcards to memorise key terms, formulas, and concepts. They're brilliant for quick revision sessions and help information stick in your memory when you need it most.
Revision Notes: Break down complicated topics with CIE IGCSE Information and Communication Technology revision notes. They turn dense textbook content into clear, manageable summaries that cover everything you need.

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Where can I find past CIE Information and Communication Technology exam papers?

Past papers are vital for preparing for your exam. You can familiarise yourself with the structure and timings of the paper, the types of questions asked and the knowledge and skills needed to ace your exam. Explore our bank of CIE IGCSE Information and Communication Technology past papers and get practising.

What should I do if I need to catch up in Information and Communication Technology revision?

If you're feeling behind in Information and Communication Technology, don't worry! Your revision should focus on key concepts and topics that are likely to appear on the exam. You can use past exam papers to get a better idea of what these might be in the future. Create a structured revision timetable that dedicates extra time to key concepts and topics, ensuring the efficient use of your study time.

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