Group 1 IB English Literature HL Level 3

Applications Open: - 21st November 2025

Applications Close: - 18th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - A minimum point score of 52 for their best 8 subjects. Students should have a level 5 or above in English and Mathematics. They should have a least a 7 in their proposed IB Diploma higher level subjects. If Mathematics is proposed at higher level, the GCSE mathematics grade must be 8.

How to Apply:

External students - please apply via Applicaa from 21st November 2025, a link will be available on the school website from this date.

Internal students – there is no need to make a formal application.

For the course content, assessment and where the chosen course will lead, please see our website link here Sixth Form Diploma Guide 2022

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Assessment by:

• Part 1: Coursework (25%)
• Part 2: Oral Commentary and Discussion (15%)
• Part 3: Closed Text Examination (25%)
• Part 4: Oral Presentation (15%)
• Literary Commentary/ Guided Literary Analysis: Examination (20%)

Where will it lead?

• Any course that requires a student to be articulate both verbally and on paper
• The study of English Literature at university
• A possible career in journalism (written or verbally presented)
• A lifelong knowledge of literature and how to read it