French B past papers · IB HL
2021–2026Group 2Paper 1 · Paper 2
IB French B HL past papers — by session
Every recent French B exam series we cover (2021–2026), each with Paper 1, Paper 2. Practise a paper, then mark it against the IB band descriptors — that's where the grade is won.
Practice by topic
Criterion-based practice for every syllabus point — revise the lesson, then mark your response band-by-band.
- 1.1Identities — theme vocabulary and ideas
- 1.2Experiences — theme vocabulary and ideas
- 2.1Human ingenuity — theme vocabulary and ideas
- 2.2Social organization — theme vocabulary and ideas
- 3.1Sharing the planet — theme vocabulary and ideas
- 4.1Paper 1 — productive writing skills
- 4.2Paper 2 — reading comprehension strategies
- 4.3Paper 2 — listening comprehension strategies
- 5.1HL extension — literature extracts
- 5.2Individual Oral — presentation and conversation
Papers by exam series
- May 2026HLPaper 1Paper 2
- November 2025HLPaper 1Paper 2
- May 2025HLPaper 1Paper 2
- November 2024HLPaper 1Paper 2
- May 2024HLPaper 1Paper 2
- November 2023HLPaper 1Paper 2
- May 2023HLPaper 1Paper 2
- November 2022HLPaper 1Paper 2
- May 2022HLPaper 1Paper 2
- November 2021HLPaper 1Paper 2
- May 2021HLPaper 1Paper 2
Practise any paper, then upload your answer for criteria-based feedback while official IB mark-scheme marking rolls out.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find IB French B HL past papers?
- Every recent French B HL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Paper 1, Paper 2. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.
- Does IB French B have mark schemes?
- Yes — IB publishes mark schemes that use markbands and assessment criteria. Our guides explain how examiners place answers into level bands so you can mark your own work like an examiner.
- What's the best way to use French B past papers?
- Work a full paper under timed conditions, mark yourself strictly against the band descriptors, list every mark you dropped, then drill those skills before the next session.
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