IB DP 2 English
Ancourage Academy · IB DP · DP 2
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
IB DP 2 English tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers focused classes capped at 6 students, providing final examination preparation for English A: Literature and Language & Literature (SL/HL). Weekly 2-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to consolidate Paper 1, Paper 2, Individual Oral, and HL Essay skills for optimal IB examination performance. "DP success comes from strategic exam preparation combined with analytical depth," observes our academic specialists. Our structured approach helps students achieve confident, examination-ready mastery in all IB English assessment components.
What Makes Us Different
Our proven teaching methodology combines evidence-based approaches for maximum learning effectiveness
Ebbinghaus Memory Theory
Self-directed retrieval scheduling where students learn to identify their own weak areas and plan review cycles accordingly — developing the metacognitive skills essential for A-Level success and independent university study.
Socratic Questioning
Rigorous dialectic questioning where students must justify their reasoning and consider counterarguments — 'What evidence supports this?' and 'Where could this logic break down?' — building the analytical rigour expected in higher education.
Bruner's Scaffolding
Minimal scaffolding with maximum autonomy — tutors pose challenging problems and observe, intervening only when students are genuinely stuck — preparing students to structure their own approach to unfamiliar problems.
Key Learning Outcomes
Master Key Concepts
Deep understanding of core topics aligned with MOE syllabus
Critical Thinking
Develop analytical and problem-solving skills
Exam Confidence
Strategic exam techniques and time management
Consistent Results
Improved grades and academic performance
Course Structure
Duration
2 hours per lesson
Full coverage with interactive learning time
Class Size
3-6 students per class
Close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice
Materials
All materials provided
No material fees — all worksheets and resources included
Curriculum Overview
- ✓Textual analysis — Mastery of close reading and analysis across prose, poetry, drama, and non-literary texts.
- ✓Comparative study — Writing coherent, evaluative essays that compare themes and techniques across works and cultures.
- ✓Essay writing — Refining style, structure, and evaluative depth for Paper 1 (textual analysis) and Paper 2 (comparative essay).
- ✓Individual Oral (IO) — Final practice and refinement, connecting works studied to global issues with clarity and sophistication.
- ✓HL Essay (for HL students) — Crafting the 1,200–1,500 word independent essay with sustained argument and literary depth.
- ✓Critical theory — Applying literary frameworks (feminist, postcolonial, cultural, etc.) to enrich analysis.
What IB DP 2 English students commonly work on
- 1
Timed writing — producing quality analysis for Paper 1 and Paper 2 under exam conditions
- 2
IO refinement — perfecting the global issue connection and achieving fluent delivery
- 3
HL essay completion — for HL students, finalising the independent literary investigation
- 4
Comparative sophistication — developing nuanced connections across works for Paper 2
- 5
Exam strategy — managing time across papers and knowing when to trust analysis
Learning Progression
Builds On
DP 1 analytical frameworks, literary theory, and assessment format familiarity
Prepares For
IB Diploma examinations with confidence across IO, Paper 1, Paper 2, and HL Essay
Key Transition
DP 2 is refinement year — polishing existing skills under timed conditions rather than learning new techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions
DP 2 focuses on exam technique: timed practice for Paper 1 (unseen text analysis) and Paper 2 (comparative essay), plus polishing the Individual Oral. Regular past paper practice, feedback on writing, and building confidence under time pressure are essential.
The IO is recorded during DP 2, typically between January and March. Students should have their global issue, extracts, and line of argument finalised by the start of DP 2, with the remaining months devoted to practice and refinement.
DP 2 requires careful time management as all subjects have final assessments. English IO preparation can begin early, freeing time for other IAs. We help students create revision schedules that balance all subjects while maintaining depth in English.
Our small-group classes are intentionally kept between 3 and 6 students so every learner receives close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice.
Each lesson is 2 hours, providing ample time for thorough coverage of topics and interactive learning.
Yes. All lesson materials and worksheets are provided and included in the fees. Students should bring regular stationery and, where applicable, school textbooks/workbooks for reference.
Yes. Our materials and pacing align with the MOE syllabus. External syllabuses (e.g. IGCSE, IB) are available upon request.
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