The exam paper Higher & Ordinary
The established structure of each paper and what every section asks of you.
Higher Level paperThe full HL paper: comprehension, writing, and the studied texts including Shakespeare.View notes
Ordinary Level paperThe OL paper section by section, with what each question is really testing.View notes
Higher or Ordinary?An honest guide to choosing your level, and when you can still change.View notes
How it is marked The four descriptors
No percentages. Your work is judged against four descriptors. Here is what they mean.
How JC English is markedExceptional, Above, In line, Yet to meet: the four descriptors explained in plain English.View notes
Study skills & mock papersHow to revise so the work shows up on the day. Linked from the Study Skills hub.Coming soon
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