IB Diploma History (First Teaching 2026)

DP History Books – Group 3

DP History is one of the IB Diploma Programme's Group 3 Individuals and Societies subjects, teaching students to interpret, evaluate, and critically analyze sources to understand and appreciate the past. This collection brings together textbooks, study guides, and resource books from leading IB publishers, including Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Pearson Education, Hachette Learning, and IB Source, covering both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL).

Major curriculum update coming

The new IB History syllabus launches in February 2026, with first teaching in August 2026 and first assessment in May 2028. The updated course introduces greater flexibility and conceptual depth, built around four key ideas: cause and consequence, continuity and change, perspectives, and significance. Content is restructured around:

• Paired case studies (replacing prescribed subjects)
• Global themes (replacing world history topics)
• Regional in-depth topics for HL students

Assessment is also streamlined under the new syllabus:

• Paper 1 – source-based questions on paired case studies
• Paper 2 – conceptual and thematic questions
• Paper 3 (HL) – two essays drawn from regional topics
• Internal Assessment – simplified to three sections, with the reflection component removed

The new course places greater emphasis on inquiry, diverse historical perspectives, and teacher choice, aligning with modern historical thinking and local/regional contexts. This collection includes titles for the current syllabus, with new resources for the 2026 curriculum being added as they become available.

What's included in this collection

• Core textbooks and course books – comprehensive coverage of case studies, themes, and regional topics
• Study guides and revision resources – exam-style practice, source analysis support, and structured summaries
• Internal Assessment (IA) support – guidance for planning and completing the historical investigation
• Publisher range – titles from Oxford, Cambridge, Pearson, Hachette, and IB Source, so students and schools can choose the resource style that best fits their learning

Formats available

• Print – full-color textbooks and workbooks for classroom and independent study
• Digital/e-book – instant access versions for students and schools preferring digital learning
• Bundles – SL+HL or multi-resource bundle options for complete syllabus coverage

Why shop this collection

Every book is sourced from trusted IB-authorized publishers, so students, teachers, and school libraries can confidently choose accurate resources for IB DP History — whether studying under the current syllabus or preparing for the new course launching for first teaching in August 2026.