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Why IB English is the "Silent Grade Killer"
IB English is deceptive. Many students who are native speakers assume they will coast to a 7, only to receive a 4 or 5 on their first Paper 1 or Individual Oral.
The reason is simple: IB English is a technical subject masquerading as a creative one. You aren't graded on your opinion of a text; you are graded on your ability to apply a specific set of Assessment Criteria (A, B, C, and D). At Educifly, we strip away the subjectivity. We teach you the exact "Formula for Analysis" that examiners look for, helping you move from a "summarizer" to a "sophisticated critic."
The Educifly Authority Grid: IB English A
Core Focus
Language & Literature (L&L)
Literary works + Non-literary bodies of work.
Literature (Lit)
Exclusively literary works (novels, plays, poetry).
Individual Oral (IO)
Language & Literature (L&L)
1 Literary + 1 Non-literary extract vs. Global Issue.
Literature (Lit)
2 Literary extracts (1 in translation) vs. Global Issue.
Paper 1 Exam
Language & Literature (L&L)
Analysis of unseen non-literary texts (ads, blogs, etc).
Literature (Lit)
Analysis of unseen literary passages (prose or poetry).
Paper 2 Exam
Language & Literature (L&L)
Comparative essay on two studied literary works.
Literature (Lit)
Comparative essay on two studied literary works.
HL Essay
Language & Literature (L&L)
1,200-1,500 word formal essay on a body of work.
Literature (Lit)
1,200-1,500 word formal essay on a literary work.
Target Skill
Language & Literature (L&L)
Visual Literacy & Stylistic Analysis.
Literature (Lit)
Deep Literary Criticism & Thematic Synthesis.
IB English Central Concepts
The "Entity" Strategy: The 7 Central Concepts
The current IB syllabus is built on 7 Central Concepts. To score a Level 7, your essays must demonstrate an understanding of:
Identity: How texts represent the self.
Culture: The societal values embedded in the language.
Creativity: The author’s unique stylistic choices.
Communication: The relationship between writer and audience.
Perspective: How different viewpoints are constructed.
Transformation: How intertextuality changes meaning.
Representation: How "reality" is filtered through language.
The Educifly Advantage: We teach you how to bake these concepts into your thesis statements, signaling to the examiner that you are thinking at a "High Level" from the very first paragraph.
IB English IO Help
Solving the "Individual Oral" (IO) Anxiety
The IO is often the most stressful 10 minutes of a student's life. At Educifly, we function as your IO Consultants.
The "Global Issue" Formula: We help you move beyond vague themes. A theme is "War." A Global Issue is "The physical and psychological dehumanization of soldiers in 20th-century poetry." *
Step 1: We validate your Global Issue (must be Transnational, Significant, and Localized).
Step 2: We help you select the "Golden Extracts"—40 lines that offer the most "analytical juice."
Step 3: We refine your Line of Inquiry to ensure your argument remains focused.
Step 4: Timed Mock Orals. We record you, time you, and drill the 5-minute Q&A session until you are bulletproof.
IB English Paper 1 Help
Paper 1 Mastery: The "Big 5" Analytical Framework
When faced with an unseen text (an infographic, a travelogue, or a poem), most students start "feature spotting" without a plan. We provide the Big 5 Framework to ensure you hit every mark in Criterion A (Knowledge/Understanding) and Criterion B (Analysis):
Content & Theme: What is the text literally about?
Audience & Purpose: Who is it for, and what does it want them to do?
Tone & Mood: What is the "atmosphere" created by the diction?
Structure & Layout: How does the visual hierarchy or stanza structure guide the reader?
Stylistic Devices: The "How"—Metaphor, Sibilance, Visual contrast, or Juxtaposition.
IB English HL Essay Tutor
The HL Essay: A Level 7 Guarantee
The 1,500-word HL Essay is your opportunity to show academic depth. Our tutors provide:
Topic Selection: Finding a "Body of Work" (for L&L) or a text (for Lit) that allows for a complex argument.
Thesis Development: Crafting a question that isn't too broad (e.g., "How does the author use satire?") but specific (e.g., "To what extent does the use of the grotesque in 'The Metamorphosis' subvert the traditional family hierarchy?").
Structural Integrity: Ensuring your essay follows the Introduction $\rightarrow$ Analysis $\rightarrow$ Synthesis $\rightarrow$ Conclusion flow that examiners reward.
MYP English Tutor
The Bridge: Transitioning from MYP to DP English
In MYP English Language and Literature, students focus on Criterion A-D (Analyzing, Organizing, Producing Text, Using Language). We help Grade 9 and 10 students master the shift from MYP's "Inquiry-based" tasks to the "Assessment-based" rigor of the DP. We teach the transition from PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) to Sophisticated Analytical Synthesis.
Global Reach
Global Reach: Supporting Every IB Hub
Singapore & Hong Kong: Mastering the competitive Language and Literature route.
Dubai & UAE: Providing 24/7 flexible scheduling for students at DIA, GEMS, and Repton.
London & UK: Supporting the transition from IGCSE to the unique demands of the IB.
Switzerland & Europe: Helping students at international schools in Geneva and Zurich master the "Literature in Translation" component.
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