Cambridge International A Level results are shown by one of the grades A*, A, B, C, D or E, indicating the standard achieved, A* being the highest and E the lowest. ‘Ungraded’ indicates that the candidate’s performance fell short of the standard required for grade E. ‘Ungraded’ will be reported on the statement of results but not on the certificate. The letters Q (result pending), X (no result) and Y (to be issued) may also appear on the statement of results but not on the certificate.
Cambridge International AS Level results are shown by one of the grades a, b, c, d or e, indicating the standard achieved, ‘a’ being the highest and ‘e’ the lowest. ‘Ungraded’ indicates that the candidate’s performance fell short of the standard required for grade ‘e’. ‘Ungraded’ will be reported on the statement of results but not on the certificate. The letters Q (result pending), X (no result) and Y (to be issued) may also appear on the statement of results but not on the certificate.
If a candidate takes a Cambridge International A Level and fails to achieve grade E or higher, a Cambridge International AS Level grade will be awarded if both of the following apply: the components taken for the Cambridge International A Level by the candidate in that series included all the components making up a Cambridge International AS Level the candidate’s performance on these components was sufficient to merit the award of a Cambridge International AS Level grade. For languages other than English, Cambridge also reports separate speaking endorsement grades (Distinction, Merit and Pass), for candidates who satisfy the conditions stated in the syllabus.
Reporting achievement A learner receives a separate grade for each Cambridge International AS and A Level subject. The grades are benchmarked using internationally recognized grades, which have clear guidelines to explain the standard achievement. Cambridge International AS Level examinations (worth one credit) are graded a, b, c, d, e with grade a the highest and grade e the lowest.
Cambridge International A Level examinations (worth two credits) are graded A*, A, B, C, D, E with grade A* the highest and grade E the lowest.The lowest passing grade of E is equivalent to a US grade of C or a 3 on an Advanced Placement examination.
Points awarded for grades The Cambridge AICE Diploma is awarded on a points system, so each grade is converted to a number of points. Cambridge International AS Level grades are work the following points:
· a = 60 points · b = 50 points · c = 40 points · d = 30 points · e = 20 points Cambridge International A Level grades are worth the following points:
· A* = 140 points · A = 120 points · B = 100 points · C = 80 points · D = 60 points · E = 40 points The Cambridge AICE Diploma is awarded at Distinction, Merit or Pass level, depending on the passing grades earned in the subject examinations.The level awarded is based on the overall Cambridge AICE Diploma score:
· Distinction (320 points or above) · Merit (220 to 319 points) · Pass (120 to 219 points) The maximum number of Cambridge AICE Diploma points is capped at 360.