IBDP English syllabus :
 
The IBDP English syllabus is an enriching curriculum that enhances students’ language proficiency and literary appreciation. Covering diverse genres, texts, and writing styles, it fosters a deep understanding of language and literature. A key feature is its emphasis on critical thinking, communication, and cultural awareness, encouraging engagement with texts from various cultures and time periods. Students develop analytical and expressive skills in both written and oral forms. Coursework, including the Individual Oral Commentary and Extended Essay, deepens literary analysis and research abilities. Ultimately, the syllabus prepares students for higher education and careers requiring strong communication and interpretative skills. 
 
Language A: literature 
 
It is the intention of this course that students are able to fulfill the 
 
following assessment objectives:
 
1. Know, understand and interpret:
 
  •    a range of texts, works and/or performances, and their meanings and implications
  •    contexts in which texts are written and/or received
  •    elements of literary, stylistic, rhetorical, visual and/or performance craft
  •    features of particular text types and literary forms.
 
2. Analyse and evaluate:
 
  •    ways in which the use of language creates meaning
  •    uses and effects of literary, stylistic, rhetorical, visual or theatrical techniques 
  •    relationships among different texts
  •    ways in which texts may offer perspectives on human concerns.
 
3. Communicate:
 
  •    ideas in clear, logical and persuasive ways
  •    in a range of styles, registers and for a variety of purposes and situations
  •    (for literature and performance only) ideas, emotion, character and atmosphere through performance
  •    unseen literary passage / passages from different text types.
 
Language A: literature
 
Paper 1: 
 
  • Readers, writers and texts
  • Time and space
  • Intertextuality: connecting texts
  • Guided literary analysis 
  • Guided analysis of unseen literary passage / passages from different text types. 
 
Paper 2: 
  • Comparative essay Comparative essay based on two literary works written in response to a choice of one out of four questions. 
  • Essay Written coursework component: 1,200–1,500 word essay on one work studied

Language A: language and literature

Paper 1: 
  • Readers, writers and texts
  • Time and space
  • Intertextuality: connecting texts
  • Guided analysis of unseen non-literary passage /passages from different text types.
 
Paper 2: 
 
  • Comparative essay - based on two literary works written in response to a choice of one out of four questions.
  • HL essay - Written coursework component: 1,200–1,500 word essay on one literary work or a non-literary body of work studied.
  • Individual oral - Prepared oral response on the way that one literary work and one non-literary body of work studied have approached a common global issue.
 
 
Readers, writers and texts : This area of exploration introduces students to the nature of literature, its study and its performance. It encourages students to explore the choices made by authors and the way meaning is created. The study also focuses on the impact the literature has on the student and the role readers and audiences play in generating meaning. It encourages students to move from a personal response to an understanding and interpretation that is influenced by the community of readers, and audience members, of which they are a part. 
 
 
Time and space : This area of exploration focuses on the idea that literary texts and performances are neither created nor received in a vacuum. It explores the variety of contexts in which texts are written, read and performed across time and space as well as the ways literature and performance mirror the world at large. Students examine how cultural conditions can shape the writing and staging of a literary text, how literature and performance can reflect or refract cultural conditions, and the ways culture and identity influence reception.
 
Intertextuality: connecting texts : This area of exploration focuses on the connections between and among diverse texts, traditions, creators, ideas, and forms. Literature and performance asks students to examine and develop connections between written and performed texts. It encourages the comparative study of different written and performed texts so that students may gain deeper appreciation of their unique characteristics as well as complex systems of connection.
 
IBDP English course :
 
IBDP English courses offer a comprehensive exploration of language, literature, and communication. Covering diverse texts, genres, and writing styles, they develop students’ critical thinking and analytical skills. These courses emphasize intercultural awareness, encouraging engagement with literature from various cultures and time periods. Students refine their written and oral expression while exploring language’s nuances and cultural impact. Beyond classic texts, they analyze contemporary voices, broadening their perspectives. With components like the Individual Oral Commentary (IOC) and the Extended Essay, students gain deep literary insights. Ultimately, these courses prepare students for higher education and careers requiring strong communication and analytical skills.
 
IBDP English 1-on-1 interactive online classes:
 
IBDP English 1-on-1 interactive online classes offer a personalized learning experience for students aiming to excel in language and literature. With expert tutors guiding them through the IBDP English curriculum, students receive tailored instruction to refine their literary analysis, writing, and speaking skills. The one-on-one format allows in-depth exploration of language nuances and complex texts, fostering critical thinking. Real-time discussions and instant feedback create an engaging environment, while flexible scheduling accommodates students’ busy lives. Digital tools enhance the learning process, making literature more accessible. These classes build confidence, improve communication, and prepare students for academic and professional success.


What you will learn

  • Improved writing coherence, deeper literary analysis, and fluency in oral exams.

Requirements

  • IBDP student with openness to learn