Delving into the IB English ab initio syllabus offers a clear insight into the skills and knowledge you'll develop throughout the course. In this post we will break down the IB English ab initio syllabus, providing you with a clearer picture of what to expect on your learning journey.

IB English ab initio Syllabus + Topics

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

The IB English ab initio syllabus does not provide specific topics or concepts that students must apprehend. 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 English ab initio students will concurrently study different text types. These include:

Personal texts, such as:

• Blog
• Diary
• Email
• Invitation
• Journal
• List
• Personal letter

Professional texts, such as:

• Blog
• Brochure
• Catalogue
• Email
• Essay
• Formal letter
• Interview
• Invitation
• Literature
• Personal statement/CV
• Questionnaire
• Recipe
• Report

Mass media texts, such as:

• Advertisement
• Article (newspaper, magazine)
• Blog
• Brochure
• Film
• Flyer
• Interview
• Leaflet
• Literature
• News report
• Newsletter
• Podcast
• Poster
• Public commentary

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