What is English A2 in IB?

Language A2 corresponded to a near-native level of fluency in the foreign language, and as such concentrated less on studying the actual language and more on the literature and culture of the countries where the language is spoken.

What is IB English language and literature?

The language A: language and literature course introduces the critical study and interpretation of written and spoken texts from a wide range of literary forms and non literary text-types. Students develop skills of literary and textual analysis, and also the ability to present their ideas effectively.

Can I take 4 HL?

Normally, the IB requires that you take at least three subjects each at the SL and HL. However, you are allowed to have four subjects at HL, and you need a minimum of 12 points in your HL subjects to receive your diploma.

What level of English do you need for IB?

All courses have at least one grade that can be considered comparable to CEFR B2, the level most commonly required by universities. The IB also offers an English ab initio Standard Level course, which is a beginner’s course and was not included in the study.

Is IB English language and literature hard?

It really depends on the type of person you are. I was above average at normal language and literature even in pre-IB. But IB was definitely more difficult. Then again this all depends too on how good you are at annotating and analyzing texts.

How do you Analyse English literature?

How to analyse language

1. choose an extract from the text and then select a quotation from it which illustrates the point you want to make.
2. ask yourself how your quotation illustrates character/theme/context.
3. look in close detail at specific words or phrases to see what effect they have.

What does IB teach English?

Through each course, students are able to develop: a personal appreciation of language and literature. critical-thinking skills in their interaction with a range of texts from different periods, styles, text-types and literacy forms. an understanding of the formal, stylistic and aesthetic qualities of texts.

Can you take 6 HL in IB?

IB allows students to take four HL classes but does not require it. Minimally, you have to take three HL classes and three SLs, but you can replace an SL with an HL.

What is the language policy for the International Baccalaureate?

Language policy. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is committed to supporting multilingualism as a fundamental part of increasing intercultural understanding and international-mindedness, and is equally committed to extending access to an IB education for students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

What is the International Baccalaureate (IB)?

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is committed to supporting multilingualism as a fundamental part of increasing intercultural understanding and international-mindedness, and is equally committed to extending access to an IB education for students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Does the IBDP end with a diploma?

The full IBDP concludes with a special diploma, but depending on your high school, you may be able to take a few IB courses a la carte without committing to the diploma program. Like many other advanced high school curricula, the IBDP is designed to introduce you to college-level academic work.

What is the age range for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program?

This two-year series of courses, projects, and other requirements is intended for students between the ages of 16 and 19. The full IBDP concludes with a special diploma, but depending on your high school, you may be able to take a few IB courses a la carte without committing to the diploma program.