Group 2 courses are available in Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, and Spanish. They each emphasize 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.
Course Options:
IB Chinese (Mandarin) SL - 2 years/1 period - Year 1 (Code: 573) / Year 2 (Code: 574)
IB French SL - 2 years/1 period - Year 1 (Code: 565) / Year 2 (Code: 566)
IB French HL - 2 years/1 period - Year 1 (Code: 567) / Year 2 (Code: 568)
IB German SL - 2 years/1 period - Year 1 (Code: 561) / Year 2 (Code: 562)
IB German HL - 2 years/1 period - Year 1 (Code: 563) / Year 2 (Code: 564)
IB Spanish SL - 2 years/1 period - Year 1 (Code: 539) / Year 2 (Code: 540)
IB Spanish HL -2 years/1 period - Year 1 (Code: 559) / Year 2 (Code: 560)4)
Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) Language Course Overview:
Language SLcourses are intended for students who have some previous experience learning the language.
Language HL courses are taught at a higher level and require a higher level of competency in their receptive, productive, and interactive skills. The HL students are also required to study two literary works originally written in the target language.