Introducing: Updated IB History Resources

The International Baccalaureate has updated the Diploma History specification for first teaching in 2026 with first examination in 2028.

Three publishers have produced suitable textbooks for each of the History papers which you can see below, as well as some information and samples from each publisher.

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Focused study - Paper 1

Thematic study - Paper 2

Regional study (HL only) - Paper 3

OUP Information and Samples

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  • Published in cooperation with the IB – Content is matched to the syllabus for first teaching 2026 so you can be assured the content is aligned, reviewed, and approved
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  • See stronger results – Consolidate essential exam skills and knowledge with our assessment-focused resources

Samples

Conflict Course Companion || Climate and Innovation Course Companion || The Americas Course Companion

Pearson Information and Samples

Features

This new co-published series offers comprehensive coverage of the History curriculum with engaging features to help learners focus on the requirements of the new 2026 Subject Guide, including:

  • Tailored learning for every student: Individual titles covering each of the three exam papers ensure comprehensive coverage of all your learners’ interests and needs.
  • Enhanced support for Higher Level students: Unique digital teacher packs provide targeted guidance for the Paper 3 Regional Study, helping educators deliver deeper insights and structured preparation.
  • Clear structure: Inquiry questions, topics, and content are matched to the guide and clearly labelled for easy navigation.
  • Conceptual focus: Dedicated boxes explore links to the four historical concepts to support idea development.
  • Skills in action: Activities linked to Approaches to Learning help build thinking, communication, social, self-management, and research skills.
  • Historical skills: Prompts encourage learners to use evidence, make connections, evaluate arguments, and ask questions.
  • Checkpoints: Quick questions throughout the text help consolidate understanding.
  • Exam practice: Realistic questions to build familiarity ahead of exams, prepare learners for assessment and build confidence.

Samples

Conflict (from 750CE onwards)

Hachette Information and Samples

Features

The renowned IB Diploma series, combining compelling narratives and academic rigor, has been revised and updated to align with the latest DP History course from the IB, for examination from 2028.

  • Written by subject specialists and IB experts, this series continues to provide authoritative and engaging content, while retaining its much-loved accessible approach. With an improved range of activities, new features to further develop skills and conceptual understanding, it provides high-quality content you can trust.
  • Develop a nuanced understanding of each period with reliable, clear and in-depth narrative from topic experts, with a wide variety of sources
  • Explore diverse perspectives and a broad range of lived experiences of people and societies in the past
  • Develop critical thinking skills with dedicated Theory of Knowledge support
  • Improve communication and research skills with new Approaches to Learning (ATL) activities
  • Build a deep understanding of the four historical concepts – cause and consequence, continuity and change, perspectives, and significance – through a new Key Concepts feature
  • Enhance historical skills including source analysis, asking questions, evaluating arguments and making connections with improved skills-based activities throughout
  • Prepare for assessment with dedicated exam practice questions, full sample answers, revision summaries and study skills support

Samples

The Great Depression in the Americas