Question 1

What are Cambridge IGCSE Sociology grade thresholds (syllabus 0495)?

Accepted Answer

Grade thresholds are the minimum weighted marks you need for each grade in Cambridge IGCSE Sociology (syllabus 0495). Cambridge sets the thresholds once marking is complete for the whole cohort, based on how the papers scored and how past cohorts performed.

Syllabus 0495 reports on the letter-grade scale (A*-G). Cambridge also offers a parallel 9-1 variant (syllabus 0983) that reports on the reformed 9-1 scale.

Question 2

Why are there several options (AX, AY, AZ)?

Accepted Answer

Cambridge lets candidates sit different combinations of components (called 'options') for IGCSE Sociology. Components 11-13 are Paper 1 variants, Components 21-23 are Paper 2 variants and Component 50 is a standalone coursework-only option used for private candidates.

Your school decides which option to enter you for. Check your statement of entry, or ask your teacher which combination you sat.

Question 3

Which series does this page cover?

Accepted Answer

This page pulls together Cambridge IGCSE Sociology (0495) thresholds from June 2022 through June 2025, plus the November worldwide series for 2022, 2023 and 2024. The maximum weighted mark changed from 150 to 160 when Cambridge refreshed the syllabus for 2025, so we've flagged the max in each series label. Cambridge does not run the 0495 syllabus in the March (India) series.

Question 4

What does 'weighted' mean on the maximum mark?

Accepted Answer

Cambridge scales individual component marks before adding them up, so the total after weighting sits at the value in the 'max' column, not the raw sum of component maxes. When you're scoring past papers, add up your raw marks, apply Cambridge's published scaling, then compare the weighted total against the threshold on this page.

Question 5

When are the Cambridge IGCSE Sociology thresholds published?

Accepted Answer

Cambridge International publishes grade threshold tables per syllabus within a few days of IGCSE results being issued each August. They land on Cambridge's grade threshold tables page as one PDF per syllabus.

Question 6

How should I use these thresholds when I'm revising?

Accepted Answer

Sit past papers timed, mark them against the official Cambridge mark scheme, and compare your weighted total to the threshold for your option. A [Cambridge IGCSE Sociology course](https://cognito.org/courses/gcse/sociology/cie) can help you work through the syllabus systematically. Score against the [past-papers library](https://cognito.org/past-papers) as you go.

Question 7

Can I use Cognito for Cambridge IGCSE Sociology practice?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our [Cambridge IGCSE Sociology course](https://cognito.org/courses/gcse/sociology/cie) covers the syllabus with notes, quizzes and past papers. Use the [past-papers library](https://cognito.org/past-papers) to time yourself against real Cambridge papers, then check your weighted total against the thresholds on this page.

Series	Max	Grade A*	Grade A	Grade B	Grade C	Grade D	Grade E	Grade F	Grade G
Jun 2025 (max 160)Latest	160	130	109	88	67	55	44	32	20
Nov 2024 (max 150)	150	120	101	82	63	51	39	27	15
Jun 2024 (max 150)	150	125	104	83	63	51	40	29	18
Nov 2023 (max 150)	150	122	105	88	72	57	42	29	16
Jun 2023 (max 150)	150	124	103	82	61	49	38	27	16
Nov 2022 (max 150)	150	117	100	83	66	53	40	28	16
Jun 2022 (max 150)	150	109	91	73	56	45	35	25	15

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