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Develop international-mindedness through the study of languages, cultures, and ideas and issues of global significance
Enable students to communicate in the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes
Encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of a variety of perspectives of people from diverse cultures
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Browse IB English B notes and questionbank questions, and revision tools for SL and HL.
IB English B is a Group 2 subject in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It explores language acquisition through five prescribed themes: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organization, and sharing the planet, with a strong focus on developing receptive, productive, and interactive communication skills in English as a second language.
The course is available at Standard Level (SL), 150 teaching hours and Higher Level (HL), 240 teaching hours, with first assessment in 2025.
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Productive skills - writing | 1 hour | 1 hour 15 minutes | 25% |
| Paper 2 | Receptive skills - listening and reading comprehension | 1 hour 45 minutes | 2 hours | 50% |
| Individual Oral | Internal assessment - oral communication | 15 min prep + 10 min exam | 15 min prep + 10 min exam | 25% |
English B
