A-Level Chinese grade boundaries — June 2022
Cambridge International AS & A Level (9715). Minimum weighted marks for each grade in the June 2022 series, by paper combination. Find the row matching the papers you sat.
A Level options — June 2022
| Papers | Max | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 22, 32, 42 | 180 | 13777% | 12369% | 10961% | 9553% | 8246% | 6939% |
| Papers 50 | 150 | 10268% | 8758% | 7248% | 5839% | 4430% | 3020% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
Paper (component) thresholds — June 2022
The minimum raw mark on each individual paper. Cambridge weights and adds these to set the syllabus boundaries above; there is no A* at paper level.
| Paper | Max | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 22 | 70 | 4666% | 4058% | 3449% | 2840% | 2232% |
| Paper 32 | 40 | 3178% | 2768% | 2358% | 1948% | 1640% |
| Paper 42 | 75 | 4966% | 4560% | 4155% | 3750% | 3344% |
| Paper 50 | 150 | 8758% | 7248% | 5839% | 4430% | 3020% |
Frequently asked
- What was the A* boundary for Chinese in June 2022?
- For Papers 22, 32, 42, an A* needed 137 out of 180 weighted marks (77%). Other paper combinations have their own thresholds — see the table above.
- What mark was a pass (grade E) in Chinese June 2022?
- Grade E is the lowest pass. For Papers 22, 32, 42 it needed 69/180 (39%). Below that the result is U (ungraded).
- Why are the paper thresholds different from the overall boundaries?
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each paper (component) first, then weights and adds them to get the syllabus boundary for each combination of papers. Your grade comes from the weighted total, not from any single paper. Paper thresholds have no A* — the A* only exists at syllabus level.
Calculate your Chinese grade → Percentage needed for each grade
Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.