David McIntyre has been teaching the IB Diploma since the 1990s. In that time, he has taught English in groups 1 and 2, Social and Cultural Anthropology in group 3, and Theory of Knowledge. He has taught in schools and universities in Sweden, Singapore, and Thailand, and has led many IB workshops in Europe, and Asia-Pacific. He has written extensively about teaching English A: Language and Literature. His teaching is guided by a strong desire to promote an understanding of language, and to stimulate self-awareness and critical thinking as a vehicle for positive social change.
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English A: Language and literature
IB DP Category 1
Berlin, Germany, 30 October - 1 November 2026
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English A: Literature
IB DP Category 1
Paris, France, 13 - 15 November 2026
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English A: Literature
IB DP Category 2
Barcelona, Spain, 12 - 14 February 2027
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The new Extended Essay in DP Language A (first exams M27)
6 October 2026
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The HL essay in DP Language A: Language & Literature and Literature
7 October 2026
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Writing Well for DP Language A: Language & Literature and Literature Examinations
20 October 2026
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12 October 2026
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15 October 2026
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