IB books for the 2026–2027 academic year: what to know and what to order

Planning a school book order for a new academic year takes time, and getting it right matters. New editions replace older ones, curriculum requirements shift, and supply chains for international titles can be unpredictable. This article gives a practical overview of the current IB book landscape and what to keep in mind when placing or updating your school book order.

IB Diploma Programme: what to order

The IB Diploma Programme continues to see new and revised titles across its core subjects. Publishers including Oxford University Press, Hodder Education and Pearson regularly release updated editions in line with changes to subject guides.

Mathematics

The Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation titles remain the standard for IB Diploma Maths. Haese Mathematics continues to be widely used alongside the Oxford titles. If your school has been using older editions, it is worth verifying whether your teachers have requested the latest versions, as some have updated worked examples and digital access codes.

Sciences

IB Biology, Chemistry and Physics titles from Oxford University Press have been updated following the revised IB Science curriculum guide. It is worth confirming with department heads that the editions in your library match what teachers are currently using, as older editions may no longer align with the current guide. We can deliver all current editions directly from the publishers.

History and Humanities

IB History titles from Hodder Education cover the current prescribed subjects and world history topics. Pearson and Oxford also offer supplementary materials for Economics and Psychology. If you are topping up existing stock or replacing worn copies, ordering early rather than in summer avoids delays.

IB MYP: what to consider

The Middle Years Programme does not follow a single prescribed booklist, which gives schools flexibility but also means more coordination between departments. For MYP Mathematics, Haese Mathematics (years 1 through 5) remains the most widely used series across international schools in Europe. We can deliver the full Haese MYP range.

For Language and Literature, schools are increasingly using a mix of core texts and supplementary readers. These vary significantly per school and per teacher, so it is worth consolidating requests from all departments before ordering.

IB PYP: materials and workbooks

Primary Years Programme materials are more varied than Diploma or MYP titles. Haese Mathematics workbooks (years 1 through 5) are popular for PYP maths. Beyond that, most PYP resources are school-developed or teacher-curated, so enquiries tend to be title-specific rather than series-based.

Planning your order: practical tips

• Collect ISBN lists from department heads before the end of the previous school year
• Check whether existing copies can be reused or whether new editions are required
• Send us your list by email or via the website and we aim to provide a quote the same day
• For bulk orders with delivery before the start of term, ordering in April or May gives the most flexibility for international shipping
• If you need books packed by class group or department, we can arrange consolidated shipping to match your preferred structure

Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel

Cambridge regularly updates its IGCSE syllabuses, and publishers typically release new editions within a year or two of a syllabus change. It is always worth verifying which edition corresponds to the syllabus version currently being taught before placing your order. For IGCSE Mathematics, the Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics 0607 title from Haese is widely used. Edexcel International A-Level titles from Pearson are updated in line with the current specification.

If you are unsure which edition corresponds to the current syllabus version, send us the syllabus code and we will confirm the correct title before you order.