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What IS the Extended Essay?

Independent research on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with OIS supervisor
Formal piece of academic writing, 4,000 words long, accompanied by a reflection of no more than 500 words
Approximately 40 hours of work by the student
3-5 hours of supervision + 3 mandatory reflection sessions
Ends with a Viva Voce: final reflection session with supervising teacher

Timeline for the 2025 Cohort

Timeline for the 2026 Cohort (DRAFT)

IB.org: Extended Essay Guide
Subject Specific Guidance
via the IBO
Oxford EE Textbook
PDF of the entire book

Additional Resources

IB: Subject specific guides
Information from the IBO about EE specific subject areas.
Other EE options: World studies
Blog post about the world studies option for the EE. Written for students!