Resources
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
As we study a wide range of texts, we are likely to consider many critical questions that relate to the nature of knowledge, certainty, belief and truth. Such questions are relevant to the Theory of Knowledge...
Resources
Extended Essay
The extended essay is an IB core requirement, where students explore a subject in depth. The subject must relate to one of the courses offered in Groups 1 - 6 of the IB Diploma Programme. The extended...
A beginner's guide to the course
IB mission statement and learner profile
What sets the International Baccalaureate apart from many different examining boards across the world is their mission statement. It is the center that holds everything together. It’s important to remember...
A beginner's guide to the course
The course
It is a mandatory requirement for all students to have a learner portfolio. Click here to find out more about the learner portfolio. Literary works: Non-literary texts: Literary works: Non-literary...
A beginner's guide to the course
Assessment
This is an unseen guided textual analysis. Students are given two non-literary extracts. They choose one. A question is provided and students write a guided textual analysis using that question to...
A beginner's guide to the course
IB acronyms
Like any organization or school, the International Baccalaureate is full of acronyms, shorthand, and nouns that are specific only to the IB. There are many more, of course, but this is a good starting...
A beginner's guide to the course
Frequently asked questions
Some Frequently Asked Questions I’m new to the IB and I don’t fully understand the idea of non-literary bodies of work. Can you explain what the IB means by it? Yes! But it’s complicated so we have...
The course
Introduction to the course
This course can seem like an enormous beast. And tackling this beast can feel intimidating! This is true for teachers completely new to the IB and veteran teachers (who may even be examiners) who have...
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Phrases and Clauses, Sentences and their Punctuation, Fragments and Splices
This page provides you with the vocabulary for discussing grammar. Think of these terms as the building blocks of sentences. Knowing them will help you in your writing, and if and when the opportunity...
The course
Non-literary bodies of work - a curated list
Non-literary bodies of work can be a tricky beast to figure out. To help you in all of this, we’ve created a working list of all of the bodies of work you can find on the site. They are organized in...