Pre-IB Languages, Individuals and Societies, and Sciences

Preparation for the IB Diploma Programme

Course Overview

Hit the ground running when you start school this year with CourseLeap’s Pre-IB Summer Courses for Languages, Individuals and Societies and the Sciences, your ultimate prep for entering the IBDP! Whether you’re from an IB or non-IB background, our pre-IB courses help you bridge the gap between secondary school and the rigorous Diploma Programme and IB exams. With guidance from our expert faculty you get targeted support so you can build essential IB skills for critical thinking, research and inquiry, exam revision and time management.

From English and Economics to Physics, Global Politics and Computer Science we’ve got you covered. If you’re ready to sign up or need help finding a subject, contact us for personalized options!

Course Objectives

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  • English
  • I&S
  • Sciences
  • Languages

Pre-IB English (HL/SL):

Literature 

Language & Literature

Ideal For
Grade 10 students starting Grade 11 after the summer

Study Mode
Group or Personalised

Recommended Duration
10-15 hours

*Contact us if you would like to further customise the number of hours of your chosen pre-IB courses

  • Embark on a critical and independent study of a variety of literary and non-literary genres.
  • Develop knowledge of literary terminology and the ability to apply it in analysis.
  • Master writing skills to prepare for an IBDP English essay.
  • Prepare for the Internal Oral and learn assessment expectations (IO).
  • Conduct an independent exploration of texts, alongside the effective use of textual evidence and convincing literary arguments.
  • Develop discussion skills in relation to critical and independent responses.
  • Develop approaches towards the interpretation of an unseen text.

Pre-IB Individuals and Societies (HL & SL):

Pre-IB Economics
Recommended Hours: 15 hrs

Pre IB Global Politics
Recommended Hours: 10 hrs

Pre IB Psychology
Recommended Hours: 10 hrs

Pre-IB History
Recommended Hours: 10 hrs

Digital Society
Recommended Hours: 10 hrs

Ideal For
Grade 10

Study Mode
Group or Personalised

*Contact us if you don’t see the pre-IB courses you’re looking for or if you would like to further customise number of hours

  • Enable students to apply models and theories to real world situations.
  • Learn to identify and analyse world issues.
  • Develop abilities to review contexts critically considering the possibilities of multiple outcomes.
  • Build critical skill sets to express ideas coherently.
  • Hone techniques to write answers with an analytical approach, learning how not to answer questions or be too descriptive.
  • Develop skill sets to apply classroom learning to new situations which is often the nature of internal as well as external assessments in Economics..

Pre-IB Sciences (HL & SL):

Pre IB Physics
Recommended Hours: 24 hrs OR 15 hrs

Pre IB Chemistry
Recommended Hours: 24 hrs OR 15 hrs

Pre IB Biology
Recommended Hours: 24 hrs OR 15 hrs

Pre IB Computer Science
Recommended Hours: 15 hrs

Pre-IB Environmental Systems and Societies
Recommended Hours: 15 hrs

Design Technology
Recommended Hours: 15 hrs

Ideal For
Grade 10 

Study Mode
Personalised 

Recommended Duration
15-24 hours

*Contact us if you don’t see the pre-IB courses you’re looking for or if you would like to further customise number of hours

  • Build conceptual understanding of core structure, fundamental concepts and principles in the IB Science subjects
  • Learn how to apply of knowledge and skills in practical scientific situations
  • Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills in familiar and unfamiliar situations
  • Prepare for advanced topics
  • Understanding of Internal Assessment Criteria for the IB Science subjects
  • Submission of mini tasks
  • Inculcate work habits to succeed in IB Science programs
  • Develop an understanding of the case study based paper 3 

Pre-IB Languages:

French Ab Initio, B
Spanish Ab Initio, B

Pre IB Spanish Ab Initio
Recommended Hours: 10 hrs

Pre IB Spanish B
Recommended Hours: 10 hrs

Pre IB French Ab Initio
Recommended Hours: 10 hrs

Pre IB French B
Recommended Hours: 10 hrs

Ideal For
Grade 10 

Study Mode
Personalised 

Recommended Duration
15-24 hours

*Contact us if you don’t see the pre-IB courses you’re looking for or if you would like to further customise number of hours

  • Enable students to use the acquired language in diverse contexts, emphasizing practical and real-life situations
  • Promote an in-depth understanding of the culture associated with the language studied
  • Cultivate effective communication skills
  • Encourage students to use the language for various purposes, including academic, social, and professional settings, reflecting the versatility of language skills
  • Equip students with critical analysis skills for written and spoken texts in the target language
  • Foster a deeper understanding of language nuances and cultural perspectives

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The lessons were extremely interesting and informative. I really liked the fact that we covered a broad range of topics and we were also shown examples for every format of question that could be asked in the IBDP curriculum. My IB tutor always gave detailed feedback for all the assignments I did and encouraged me to improve my writing. This course made me feel more confident about IB English, as I had been told by several teachers and friends that the transition from ICSE to IB English was one of the toughest from all the subjects. After the course, I realised that the subject was fascinating, and it covered different types of texts, from plays to comic strips. Now, it is a subject that I look forward to learning more about once Grade 11 starts.

Nia D’souza Ganpathy, Bombay Scottish, Mumbai ICSE, Pre-IB English, 2024

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