IP Literature Set Texts: What Singapore Schools Are Reading (2026)
Study guide
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
Set texts in IP English and Literature - verified for ACS(I), with a verification checklist for other schools.
- Includes reading recommendations for incoming IP students.
Q: What books will my child study in IP English?
A: There is no national prescribed text list for IP English or Literature. Each IP school selects its own set texts, and these can change by cohort. The only reliable way to know is to check with your school's English or Literature department directly.
TL;DR (for parents + students)
Unlike O-Level Literature (where SEAB publishes a prescribed text list), IP schools choose their own texts independently.
Below we list verified set texts for ACS(I) (sourced from the school's published curriculum pages) and provide a verification checklist for every other IP school.
If your child is entering IP in 2026, use the 3-step method at the bottom of this page to confirm your school's current list.
Status: ACS(I) texts verified against school curriculum pages on 2026-03-21. All other schools: verify directly with the school's English department.
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