A-Level Language and Literature in English grade boundaries — June 2026
Cambridge International AS & A Level (8695). Minimum weighted marks for each grade in the June 2026 series, by paper combination. Find the row matching the papers you sat.
Compared with June 2025, the A boundary for Papers 11, 21 was unchanged (69 → 69) and the E boundary was unchanged (38 → 38).
AS Level options — June 2026
| Papers | Max | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 11, 21 | 100 | 6969% | 6060% | 5252% | 4545% | 3838% |
| Papers 12, 22 | 100 | 6969% | 6060% | 5252% | 4545% | 3838% |
| Papers 13, 23 | 100 | 6969% | 6060% | 5252% | 4545% | 3838% |
| Papers 50 | 75 | 5574% | 4560% | 3851% | 3142% | 2432% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
Paper (component) thresholds — June 2026
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 11 | 50 | 3366% | 2857% | 2550% | 2142% | 1836% |
| Paper 12 | 50 | 3366% | 2857% | 2550% | 2142% | 1836% |
| Paper 13 | 50 | 3366% | 2857% | 2550% | 2142% | 1836% |
| Paper 21 | 50 | 3672% | 3264% | 2857% | 2448% | 2040% |
| Paper 22 | 50 | 3672% | 3264% | 2857% | 2448% | 2040% |
| Paper 23 | 50 | 3672% | 3264% | 2857% | 2448% | 2040% |
| Paper 50 | 75 | 5574% | 4560% | 3851% | 3142% | 2432% |
June 2026 vs June 2025
Change in the minimum mark for matching paper routes (same series, one year earlier). Positive = harder to reach the grade.
| Papers | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 11, 21 | ±0 69→69 | ±0 60→60 | ±0 52→52 | ±0 45→45 | ±0 38→38 |
Language and Literature in English grade boundaries June 2025 → · All sessions since June 2022 →
Frequently asked
- What was the A boundary for Language and Literature in English in June 2026?
- For Papers 11, 21, an A needed 69 out of 100 weighted marks (69%). Other paper combinations have their own thresholds — see the table above.
- What mark was a pass (grade E) in Language and Literature in English June 2026?
- Grade E is the lowest pass. For Papers 11, 21 it needed 38/100 (38%). 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.
- Did Language and Literature in English grade boundaries go up or down in June 2026?
- Compared with June 2025, the A boundary for Papers 11, 21 was unchanged (69 → 69) and the E boundary was unchanged (38 → 38). Boundaries move to keep the standard constant when a paper turns out harder or easier than usual.
Calculate your Language and Literature in English grade → Percentage needed for each grade
Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.