Language B SL/HL
Language B SL/HL
The IB DP language B course provides students with the opportunity to acquire or develop an additional language and to promote an understanding of other cultures through the study of language. Language B is designed for students who possess a degree of knowledge and experience in the target language. High performing standard level students should be able to follow university courses in other disciplines in the language B that is studied.
The IB DP Language B SL course duration is 150 hours. The assessment model consists of two papers. Paper 1 is of 1.5 hours duration and weighs 25% of the final grade. Paper 2 is of 1.5 hours duration and weighs 25% of the final grade. The written assignment weighs 20% and the internal assessment weighs 30% of the final grade respectively.
The IB DP Language B HL course duration is 240 hours. The assessment model consists of two papers. Paper 1 is of 1.5 hours duration and weighs 25% of the final grade. Paper 2 is of 1.5 hours duration and weighs 25% of the final grade. The written assignment weighs 20% and the internal assessment weighs 30% of the final grade respectively.