IB English A Language & Literature is a Group 1 subject in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It explores the study of language and literature through a wide variety of texts and media from different periods, styles, and cultures, with a strong focus on critical analysis of both literary and non-literary texts, examining how language choices create meaning and effect in different contexts.
The course is available at Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours) and Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours), with first assessment in 2021.
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Text analysis | 1h 15m | 2h 15m | 35% (SL), 25% (HL) |
| Paper 2 | Comparative essay | 1h 45m | 1h 45m | 35% (SL), 25% (HL) |
| HL Essay | Written assignment | N/A | 1200-1500 words | 25% (HL only) |
| Individual Oral | Oral presentation | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 30% (SL), 20% (HL) |
Engage with a range of texts, in a variety of media and forms, from different periods, styles and cultures
Develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting and performing
Develop skills in interpretation, analysis and evaluation
