IB English A: Language and Literature
IB Grade Calculator 2025
Level
Grade Boundaries
Assessment Components
10 / 20
15 / 30
20 / 40
10 / 20
Prediction
Predicted Mark
4
Overall Score
50
%
Predicted Mark Probability
Historical Grade Boundaries
Future Exam Timetable – IB English A: Language & Literature
| Session | Date (Zone A9) | Paper | Duration | Slot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Tue 4 Nov 2025 | Paper 1 – Guided text analysis | HL 2 h 15 m / SL 1 h 15 m | Morning (10:00) |
| Nov 2025 | Wed 5 Nov 2025 | Paper 2 – Comparative essay | HL & SL 1 h 45 m | Morning (10:00) |
| May 2026 | Tue 5 May 2026 | Paper 1 – Guided text analysis | HL 2 h 15 m / SL 1 h 15 m | Morning (10:00) |
| May 2026 | Wed 6 May 2026 | Paper 2 – Comparative essay | HL & SL 1 h 45 m | Morning (10:00) |
| Nov 2026 preview | 23 Oct – 13 Nov 2026 | Exact dates TBC | — | — |
| May 2027 preview | 23 Apr – 19 May 2027 | Exact dates TBC | — | — |
† Dubai / Zone A9 times: Morning papers begin 10:00, afternoon papers 14:00 local. Always confirm with your IB coordinator.
‡ Provisional windows: IB releases the full day-by-day grid about 18 months before each session.
Key Notes for Planning
- Paper 1 & 2 are on consecutive mornings – train stamina with back-to-back mocks.
- Block off the provisional windows now; fine-tune when the IB issues final grids.
- IB rarely changes published dates; any shift needs Assessment Division approval.
- If relocating to a different time-zone, re-check start times (Zones A7–A12 differ).
Schedule early, practise smart — aim for that coveted 7!