FenDoDo’s IB History SL/HL course prepares students for success in the International Baccalaureate curriculum, covering all key topics, assessment criteria, and exam strategies. Whether you are aiming for a 7, need help with the Internal Assessment (IA), or want a deeper understanding of historical events, processes, and interpretations, this course provides complete support.
Course Content
- Core Topics: Prescribed subjects including political, economic, social, and cultural developments
- Regional/World History: Case studies across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania
- HL Extension (HL only): Additional higher-level topics, historiography, and analysis of multiple perspectives
- Skills Focus: Critical thinking, historical analysis, research methodology, source evaluation, and essay writing
Exam Structure
- Paper 1 (SL: 1 hr 30 min, HL: 2 hr) — Short-answer and source-based questions analyzing historical evidence.
- Paper 2 (SL: 1 hr 30 min, HL: 2 hr) — Essay questions on world history topics requiring cause-effect, comparison, and evaluation.
- Paper 3 (HL only, 1 hr 30 min) — HL extension questions, including analysis of historical interpretations and extended essays.
- Internal Assessment (IA) — Students complete a historical investigation analyzing a chosen topic, using primary and secondary sources and demonstrating research and evaluative skills.
Skills Developed
- Critical thinking and historical reasoning
- Source analysis and evidence evaluation
- Structured essay writing and argumentation
- Research design and independent investigation
- Understanding multiple perspectives and historiography
Who Should Take IB History?
- Students interested in history, humanities, social sciences, or international studies
- Learners aiming to earn college credit or strengthen university applications
- Anyone seeking to develop research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
College Credit
Many U.S. colleges grant credit or advanced placement for high IB History SL/HL scores. This can satisfy introductory history or social science course requirements, allowing students to advance to upper-level history, political science, or humanities courses earlier in their college curriculum.
- SL (Standard Level): Often qualifies for introductory college history courses
- HL (Higher Level): Often qualifies for first-year college-level history courses, depending on the institution
