Chemistry for the IB Diploma Programme
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 16-18 years
Available now: A new fully updated edition of our popular Chemistry student book, developed in cooperation with the IB.
"I have been teaching IB Chemistry for the last 22 years, and I have found the Pearson textbook to be a highly valuable resource in delivering the new curriculum. It provides a full coverage of the revised syllabus and it facilitates student's understanding even regarding the more challenging parts of the course. The inclusion of TOK and Global content questions allows clear connections between the subject and real world issues…The current version of the textbook has been an essential teaching tool for my IB Chemistry class this year and my students certainly enjoyed it."
Eleni Antonakou: Head of Chemistry - Anatolia College, Greece

Is it for me?
Co-published with the IB to fully align with the new 2023 Chemistry Subject Guide for first assessments in 2025, with separate Standard Level and Higher Level print and digital student books to ensure that every student has the right content for their learning journey, at the right time.
- New and updated material with new and improved versions of familiar features, including Nature of science, global applications, skills, TOK, key fact and challenge yourself boxes that signpost and extend key learning points and contexts.
- Conceptual approach offers a flexible route through the syllabus, with topics linked to increase depth of understanding.
- Separate Standard Level and Higher Level books offer flexibility and ensure that every student covers the right content.
- Plain language with scientific terms highlighted in bold and explained.
- Internal and external assessment support, with exercises and exam-style practice questions for revision and worked examples with solutions.
- eBook resources including auto-marked quizzes, lab worksheets and activities.
- TOK and skills integrated throughout, as well as in dedicated chapters.
- Reviewed by the IB’s subject matter experts and written by expert IB teachers, examiners and curriculum specialists to follow the first teaching development schedule.
Good to know
All of our printed textbooks come with access to a free eBook version for learning anytime and anywhere. Interactive features include full text search, highlighting, bookmarking and note-taking for efficient study and revision, as well as extra digital resources, such as videos, quizzes and more. All titles are also available as standalone eBooks.
Looking for the 2014 edition of our IB DP Biology course?
You can find it here.