Confirmed. Both Language B and Language Ab Initio are getting updated, with the new course launching in February 2027 for first teaching in August 2027, and first assessment in May 2029. Good news for accuracy: there are no changes to the assessment model or assessed components — Papers 1 and 2 remain the same as the current course, with the review instead focused on clearer language, enhanced teacher support materials, and better integration of critical thinking. International Baccalaureate®International Baccalaureate®
Here's the revised description:
DP Language Acquisition Books – Group 2
DP Language Acquisition is Group 2 of the IB Diploma Programme, covering nearly 80 additional languages that students can study to develop communicative competence and intercultural understanding in a second language. This collection brings together textbooks, study guides, and resource books from leading IB publishers, including IB Source, Oxford University Press, Elemi Publishing, Hachette Learning, and Pearson Education, supporting languages including Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and many others.
Course levels covered
- Language B (SL & HL) – for students with some prior background in the target language, developing listening, speaking, reading, writing, and interactive skills across themes including identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organization, and sharing the planet.
- Language Ab Initio (SL only) – for beginner students with little to no prior experience, focusing on foundational communication skills and cultural awareness through practical, everyday contexts.
- Classical Languages (SL & HL) – Latin and Classical Greek courses introducing students to the language, literature, and culture of ancient Rome and Greece.
Upcoming curriculum update
Both Language B and Language Ab Initio will be moving to updated subject guides, with first teaching in August 2027 and first assessment in May 2029. The review focuses on clearer guidance, enhanced teacher support materials, and stronger integration of critical thinking and conceptual understanding — the assessment model and assessed components (Papers 1 and 2) remain unchanged. This collection currently includes resources aligned with the present syllabus, and will be updated as new titles become available for the 2027 curriculum.
Languages covered
This collection includes resources for major IB Group 2 languages, including Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin, alongside other languages offered across the IB's language acquisition programme, giving schools and students flexible access to the specific language and level they need.
What's included in this collection
- Coursebooks and student books – comprehensive coverage of Language B and Ab Initio syllabus content, organized by theme and language skill
- Grammar and writing skills resources – targeted practice to build accuracy and confidence in written and spoken language
- Teacher resources – guides supporting lesson planning, assessment preparation, and classroom delivery
- Exam and Individual Oral preparation – resources supporting listening, reading, writing, and speaking assessment components
- Publisher range – titles from IB Source, Oxford, Elemi Publishing, Hachette, and Pearson, 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 – multi-resource bundle options for complete language and level coverage
Why shop this collection
Every book is sourced from trusted IB-authorized publishers and aligned with the current Group 2 syllabus, so students, teachers, and school libraries can confidently choose accurate, level-appropriate resources for IB DP Language Acquisition — whether studying Language B, Ab Initio, or a Classical Language, and whatever language they're learning, with new titles for the updated 2027 curriculum coming as they're released.
