IB Arabic SL/HL (11/12)

IB Arabic SL/HL

Grade: 11 & 12

Credit: 1.0

Prereq:  Teacher/IB Coordinator Recommendation

Course Description: 

IB Arabic 11/12 are Group 2 courses of the IB Diploma Program, offered as a combined SL/HL course (with language experience) or ab initio (little or no language experience). “Language ab initio and language B are language acquisition courses designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully in an environment where the language studied is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. The two modern language courses—language ab initio and language B—develop students’ linguistic abilities through the development of receptive, productive and interactive skills (as defined in “Syllabus content”).” (Language IBO guide) (1 credit per year)

• IB Arabic B: Offered at SL and HL courses. 

• Arabic ab initio: Exists at SL only and is offered to very few students under very strict conditions. IB students who are not taking Arabic B SL or HL will take either Arabic ab initio or French ab initio if eligible for one of these two courses. Such a choice is made  according to IB criteria for languages ab initio courses and school staffing.

IB Arabic B Subject Brief

IB Language ab initio Brief