IB English Lang & Lit: Format & Free Practice
IB English A: Language & Literature examines a balanced range of literary and non-literary texts across three areas of exploration. Here's how the papers, Individual Oral, and HL Essay are structured — with free COSMIQ practice in close reading and analysis.
COSMIQ prepares you for the IB English Lang & Lit and administers realistic full-length mock tests — it does not administer the official test.
Frequently asked
How is IB English A: Language & Literature assessed?
Externally through Paper 1 (guided analysis of unseen non-literary texts) and Paper 2 (a comparative literary essay), plus the Individual Oral for all students and an HL Essay at Higher Level.
Is IB English practice on COSMIQ free?
Yes. IB practice on COSMIQ is free — voice tutoring, a smart board, and realistic practice questions, with no card required.