• Group 2: World Language/Language Acquisition

  • Overview


    IB diploma candidates are examined in a second language. The principal aim for the subjects in group 2 is to enable students to use the second language in a range of contexts and for many purposes; the courses focus on written and spoken communication. IB Language B Subject Brief
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  • IB Chinese IV SL - 504661 - 11th/12th Grade

    Chinese SL Prerequisite: IH Chinese III   Credit: 1

    IB Chinese IV SL stresses the development of fluency in oral skills, comprehension of Chinese literature and history, expository composition, and expanded use of grammar. This course utilizes higher level/critical thinking skills and focuses on the development of accuracy and fluency. This course prepares the student to take the IB Chinese SL exam and is conducted primarily in Chinese.

  • IB French IV SL - 504161 - 11th/12th Grade

    French SL Prerequisite: IH French III   Credit: 1

    French IV IB stresses the development of fluency in oral skills, comprehension of French literature and history, expository composition, and expanded use of grammar. This course utilizes higher level/critical thinking skills and focuses on the development of accuracy and fluency. Students participate in oral examinations which are moderated by international educators. This course prepares the student to take the IB French SL exam. This course is conducted predominantly in French.

  • IB French V HL - 505161 - 12th Grade

    French HL Prerequisite: IB French IV SL   Credit: 1

    French V stresses the development of fluency in oral skills, comprehension of French history and of French literary selections, expository composition and expanded grammatical structures. This course emphasizes higher level and critical thinking skills and focuses on the development of accuracy and fluency. The French V, students develop a deeper and broader understanding of the French language and culture. Internationalism, the awareness of oneself in relation to other cultures, is also explored in this course. The IB Higher Level exam in French holds the students to language standards that require at least five years of study. Assessments are comprised of both written and oral work. IB students in French V are prepared for the IB French HL exam. The course is conducted primarily in French.

  • IB Spanish IV SL - 504461 - 11th/12th Grade

    Spanish SL Prerequisite: IH Spanish III   Credit: 1

    IB Spanish IV stresses the development of fluency in oral skills, comprehension of Spanish literature and history, expository composition, and expanded use of grammar. This course utilizes higher level/critical thinking and focuses on the development of accuracy and fluency. Students participate in oral examinations which are moderated by international educators. This course prepares the student to the take the IB Spanish SL exam. This course is conducted predominately in Spanish.

  • IB Spanish V HL - 505461 - 12th Grade

    Spanish HL Prerequisite: IB Spanish IV   Credit: 1

    IB Spanish V stresses the development of fluency in oral skills, comprehension of Spanish literature and history, expository composition, and expanded use of grammar. It utilizes high level/critical thinking and focuses on the development of accuracy and fluency. Students participate in oral examinations which are moderated by international educators. This course prepares students to take the IB Spanish HL exam. This course is conducted primarily in Spanish.