English Language and Literature for the IB Diploma

Comprehensive Guide to the New IB Diploma English Language and Literature Course

This resource provides everything you need to deliver a rich, concept-based approach, fully aligned with the updated IB Diploma English Language and Literature syllabus. Designed to support both students and teachers, it encourages critical thinking, exploration, and meaningful connections across the course.

Key Features and Benefits

For Students

• Seamless Navigation of the Syllabus: Offers in-depth guidance on the key concepts underpinning the course structure, helping students understand and apply essential ideas.
• Critical and Flexible Reading: Engages students with the three parts of the course (Readers, Writers, and Texts; Time and Space; Intertextuality), fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Variety and Breadth of Texts: Promotes a deeper appreciation of literature through exposure to a wide range of reading materials, genres, and global perspectives.
• Integrated Connections: Encourages cross-syllabus connections with explicit integration of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Approaches to Learning (ATL), and international-mindedness, enriching the learning experience.

For Teachers

• Concept-Based Framework: Supports the delivery of a concept-driven approach to teaching, enabling educators to guide students through the course with confidence.
• Exploration of Key Concepts: Helps teachers create engaging lessons that emphasize the syllabus's foundational ideas, making learning relevant and meaningful.
• Global Focus: Provides opportunities for students to connect texts and ideas to international contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of cultural and global issues.

This resource ensures a rich, interactive, and globally-minded approach to the IB Diploma English Language and Literature course, empowering students to think critically and engage with texts in meaningful ways.