IB English A HL Grade Boundaries 2025 (TZ2) – Language and Literature

Paper 1 – out of 40

• Grade 7: 33–40
• Grade 6: 28–32
• Grade 5: 23–27
• Grade 4: 18–22
• Grade 3: 12–17
• Grade 2: 6–11
• Grade 1: 0–5

Paper 2 – out of 30

• Grade 7: 26–30
• Grade 6: 21–25
• Grade 5: 17–20
• Grade 4: 12–16
• Grade 3: 8–11
• Grade 2: 4–7
• Grade 1: 0–3

Final IB English A HL Grade Boundaries – out of 100

• Grade 7: 83–100
• Grade 6: 69–82
• Grade 5: 57–68
• Grade 4: 43–56
• Grade 3: 28–42
• Grade 2: 14–27
• Grade 1: 0–13

How to Reach a Level 7

• Essay: Build a clear thesis and connect arguments to literary devices and contexts.
• Oral: Practice timed analysis, ensuring smooth delivery and depth of interpretation.
• Paper 1: Sharpen your ability to analyze unseen texts under exam conditions.
• Paper 2: Prepare flexible essay outlines to adapt to a range of comparative prompts.
• Overall: Balance practice with past papers, detailed feedback, and time management.

Conclusion

The IB English A HL (TZ2) 2025 grade boundaries provide clear benchmarks for performance across all components. With targeted preparation in both coursework and final exams, students can confidently work towards achieving a Level 7.

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