English Overview (IBDP & TCE)

English Overview (IB & TCE)

Students can choose either an IB or TCE Pathway in regards to their English course choices.

In the IBDP a student can choose either:

• Language and Literature Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL), 
• Literature Higher Level or Standard Level (SL),   

or 

Language B: English (EALD)

as a two year pathway in the IBDP. 

A student can choose any one (or more) of four pre-tertiary TCE English courses: 

• English 
• English Literature 
• English Writing
• EAL/D

As well as: 

• English Foundations, which is usually taken in Year 11, for students needing to consolidate skills before enrolling in one of the three pre-tertiary English subjects. 
• English Inquiry, which is recommended for students wishing to consolidate skills needed for the everyday individual, community, and workplace contexts. 

The following pathways are strongly recommended:

A pass (SA or higher) in Level 3 (pre-tertiary) English is a prerequisite for enrolment in every university in Australia.  UTAS is the exception which only requires Level 3 English for medicine. 

A student’s results in Year 10 English should be taken into account when selecting courses. It is recommended that students consult with their Year 10 English teacher while making their course choices.