The IB Spanish Language & Literature HL course is a two-year course of study which meets the requirements of the IB program. Within the context of the IB Spanish Language and Literature HL course, students focus on the study of language and literature according to the prescribed IB guidelines. At the same time, students further develop their creative and critical thinking abilities, increasing skills and knowledge necessary for them to be contributing world citizens and life-long learners.
Prerequisites
Spanish for Fluent Speakers III or AP Spanish and teacher recommendation. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course prepares students for the required High Level IB examination in Spanish to be taken at the end of the senior year. Students not completing the Internal Assessment and/or not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point (25577) (25587). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course. Successful completion of this course and an additional Language A course qualifies the student for a Bilingual IB Diploma.