“The main emphasis of the modern language courses is on the acquisition and use of language in a range of contexts and for different purposes while, at the same time, promoting an understanding of another culture through the study of its language.

• Language ab Initio courses are for beginners (that is, students who have little or no previous experience of learning the language they have chosen). These courses are only available at standard level.

• Language B courses are intended for students who have had some previous experience of learning the language. They may be studied at either higher level or standard level.”

Source: https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/language-acquisition/ 

In Group 2, DISV offers the subjects English B,  German B and German Ab Initio , yet we have on occasion students who study Language B as PTL  (privately-taught language) in small groups or individually. In this case, the student pays for the tuition, and we are happy to help them to find a tutor with IB experience.  (All language tutors must be vetted by our Language Department in order to ensure the tuition provided will satisfy the IB DP Assessment requirements.) 

If you have any questions in this regard, please contact our PTL Coordinator Ms Ana Requejo under arequejo@danubeschool.com .