Exploring the IB Arabic B syllabus provides a clear view of the skills and knowledge you'll acquire throughout the course. Join us as we unpack the key concepts of the syllabus, giving you a better understanding of what to expect on your learning journey.

IB Arabic B Syllabus + Topics

It is important to mention that IB Arabic B follows the same Language B syllabus used across languages such as English, French, Spanish, or Chinese. This guide focuses on Arabic B.

The IB Arabic B syllabus does not provide specific topics or concepts that students must comprehend. Instead, the syllabus has been divided into 5 main themes. The themes themself are quite vague and provide a very general framework, allowing for flexibility in what is covered and how it is approached, ultimately depending on your teacher’s choice.

Texts

While exploring the 5 themes outlined above, IB Arabic B students will concurrently study different text types. These include:

Personal texts, such as:

• Blog
• Diary
• Email
• Personal letter
• Social media posting/chat room

Professional texts, such as:

• Essay
• Formal letter
• Proposal
• Questionnaire
• Report
• Set of instructions
• Survey

Mass media texts, such as:

• Advertisement
• Article (newspaper, magazine)
• Film
• News report
• Pamphlet
• Poster
• Public commentary
• Radio programme
• Review
• Speech
• Travel guide
• Web page