Extended Essay

The Extended Essay (EE) is one of the core requirements of the IB Diploma. A 4,000-word research project, the Extended Essay provides students with an opportunity to enquire deeply into a topic of academic interest. It builds the independent research and analytical writing skills students will be expected to use at university, while placing an emphasis on the importance of self-reflection, engagement and intellectual growth.

KEY FEATURES:

• The EE process helps prepare students for success at university and in other pathways beyond the Diploma Programme.
• It is a piece of independent research on a topic, chosen in consultation with a supervisor (a teacher at the College).
• Up to 4000 words in length, it is accompanied by a reflection form (RPPF) of 500 words.
• It is the result of approximately 40 hours of work on the part of the student.
• Students are supported by a supervision process of around 3–5 hours, which includes three mandatory Reflection Sessions.
• The EE is compulsory and students must achieve at least a D grade if they are to be awarded the Diploma.
• It is externally assessed and, in combination with the grade for Theory of Knowledge, the EE contributes up to three points to the student’s total IB Diploma score.

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Some Example Extended Essays...

Please find below a few example extended essays - please note these are not chosen to show you only A examples, but chosen to show the breadth of topics and subjects that can be chosen :-