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Example essays

https://ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/dp-core/extended-essay/example-essays/

The International Baccalaureate® (IB)  programme resource centre,  a key resource for educators at IB World Schools, includes several examples of  extended essay titles .

CP overview shows growth across the board

https://ibo.org/news/news-about-ib-schools/cp-overview-shows-growth-across-the-board/

Additionally, scores on the CP’s unique Reflective Project align closely with the scores received on the DP’s Extended Essay (EE).

The development of international-mindedness through the DP core components

https://ibo.org/research/research-resources/jeff-thompson-research-award-winners-studies/the-development-of-international-mindedness/

This study investigates how the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) core components—creativity, activity, service (CAS), theory of knowledge (TOK), and extended essay (EE)—foster three pillars

Miina Härma Gümnaasium

https://ibo.org/programmes/find-an-ib-school/ibaem/m/miina-harma-gumnaasium/

EE

Samantha Nixon - St. Lucia, Australia

https://ibo.org/programme-stories/diploma-programme-dp/samantha-nixon-st.-lucia-australia/

Did the Extended Essay, TOK, or CAS prepare you for university? Are there skills you developed that you still use today? The extended essay (EE) was my favorite part of the IB by far.

Personal project: Outcomes of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme’s capstone experience (2023)

https://ibo.org/research/outcomes-research/myp-studies/personal-project-outcomes-of-the-international-baccalaureate-middle-years-programmes-capstone-experience-2023/

The research team found personal project scores in the MYP to be a meaningful predictor of DP examination and extended essay scores.

Hugh Ho-Sun Hsu - Shanghai, China

https://ibo.org/programme-stories/diploma-programme-dp/hugh-ho-sun-hsu-shanghai-china/

Did the extended essay (EE), theory of knowledge (TOK), or CAS prepare you for university? Are there skills you developed that you still use today?

Understanding DP assessment

https://ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/assessment-and-exams/understanding-ib-assessment/

(EE) .

DP core

https://ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/dp-core/

The extended essay , which is an independent, self-directed piece of research, culminating with a 4,000-word paper.  

Audentes International School

https://ibo.org/programmes/find-an-ib-school/ibaem/a/audentes-international-school/

EE