English B
📅 Exam: 2026-05-07**IB English B** is a **Group 2** subject in the **International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)**. It explores **language acquisition through five prescribed themes: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organization, and sharing the planet**, with a strong focus on **developing receptive, productive, and interactive communication skills in English as a second language**.
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2025**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| **Assessment** | **Format** | **SL** | **HL** | **Weighting** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Paper 1** | Productive skills - writing | 1 hour | 1 hour 15 minutes | 25% |
| **Paper 2** | Receptive skills - listening and reading comprehension | 1 hour 45 minutes | 2 hours | 50% |
| **Individual Oral** | Internal assessment - oral communication | 15 min prep + 10 min exam | 15 min prep + 10 min exam | 25% |
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2025**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| **Assessment** | **Format** | **SL** | **HL** | **Weighting** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Paper 1** | Productive skills - writing | 1 hour | 1 hour 15 minutes | 25% |
| **Paper 2** | Receptive skills - listening and reading comprehension | 1 hour 45 minutes | 2 hours | 50% |
| **Individual Oral** | Internal assessment - oral communication | 15 min prep + 10 min exam | 15 min prep + 10 min exam | 25% |