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IB English A: Language and Literature
Group 1 course analysing literary and non-literary texts (ads, speeches, media) plus comparative literary essays.
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At a glance
- Set by
- International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
- Level
- High school (Grade 11–12, IB DP Years 1–2)
- Region
- Global
- Programme
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP)
- 2 versions
- Standard Level (SL)Higher Level (HL)
The format, as published
- SL: Paper 1 guided textual analysis of one of two unseen non-literary texts (1 h 15 min, 35%); Paper 2 comparative essay on two literary works (1 h 45 min, 35%); individual oral, 15 min, on a global issue via one literary work and one non-literary body of work (30%).
- HL: Paper 1 analyses both non-literary texts (2 h 15 min, 35%); Paper 2 (1 h 45 min, 25%); HL essay 1,200–1,500 words (20%); individual oral (20%).
- Graded 1–7.
Summarised from official sources. Always confirm dates and rules with the exam board.Official information(opens in a new tab)