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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IB Approved Workshops
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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Virtual Think-Ins
Keys to Success: The new Interdisciplinary Extended Essay (first exams M27)
3 November 2026
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Keys to Success: Paper 2 in DP Language A: Language & Literature and Literature
4 November 2026
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Keys to Success: The new Extended Essay in DP Language A (first exams M27)
5 November 2026
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