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IB Extended Essay Tutoring

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The Extended Essay is a major independent research project worth up to 3 bonus points. Our tutors guide you through topic selection, research, writing, and refinement without compromising your academic integrity.

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What You Get with IB Extended Essay Tutoring

Comprehensive support designed to help you achieve your target grade

Research & Planning

  • Topic selection that balances passion with feasibility
  • Research question refinement for clarity and focus
  • Source evaluation and research methodology
  • Creating a realistic timeline and staying on track

Writing & Structure

  • Introduction and argument development
  • Academic writing style and formal register
  • Evidence integration and analysis
  • Conclusion that reflects on your research

Assessment Criteria

  • Understanding what examiners look for in each criterion
  • Critical thinking and personal engagement
  • Formal presentation and academic honesty
  • Draft feedback and iterative improvement

Reflections (RPPF)

  • Researcher's Planning and Progress Form (RPPF) guidance
  • Writing meaningful reflections after each supervision session
  • Demonstrating genuine intellectual engagement
  • Avoiding common reflection mistakes that cost marks
Real student results

Students Improving Their Extended Essay Grades

C → A
"My tutor helped me transform a vague idea into a focused research question. The structure guidance was invaluable for my History EE."
C

Charlotte H.

Extended Essay, May 2024

D → B
"I was completely stuck until my tutor helped me narrow my topic and find better sources. Ended up with a B!"
D

Daniel W.

Extended Essay, May 2024

B → A
"The feedback on my drafts was incredibly detailed. My tutor pushed me to think more critically about my argument."
A

Anika S.

Extended Essay, Nov 2023

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IB Extended Essay Topics We Cover

The Extended Essay includes the RPPF (Researcher's Planning and Progress Form), which is often overlooked but contributes to the Engagement criterion worth 6 marks. Our tutors help you write reflections that demonstrate genuine intellectual growth throughout your research process.

Sciences

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Environmental Systems
  • +2 more

Humanities

  • History
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • +2 more

Languages

  • English A
  • Language B essays
  • Classical languages
  • World literature

Arts

  • Visual Arts
  • Music
  • Film
  • Theatre
  • +1 more

Mathematics

  • Pure mathematics
  • Applied mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Mathematical modelling

Interdisciplinary

  • World Studies EE
  • Cross-subject topics
  • Real-world issues
Assessment breakdown

IB Extended Essay Assessment Structure

Understand exactly how you'll be assessed and prepare strategically for each component

Criterion A: Focus & Method

External Exam
SL: 18%
HL: 18%

Topic, research question, methodology appropriateness

Clear focus with well-chosen sources and methods

Criterion B: Knowledge & Understanding

External Exam
SL: 18%
HL: 18%

Context, subject-specific terminology, academic understanding

Demonstrates understanding relevant to research question

Criterion C: Critical Thinking

External Exam
SL: 35%
HL: 35%

Research, analysis, discussion, evaluation, reasoned argument

The most heavily weighted criterion - quality of your argument

Criterion D: Presentation

External Exam
SL: 12%
HL: 12%

Structure, layout, formatting, bibliography

4,000 words max, proper citations, logical structure

Criterion E: Engagement (RPPF)

Internal Assessment
SL: 18%
HL: 18%

Intellectual engagement demonstrated through RPPF reflections

Three 500-word reflections (initial, interim, final/viva voce)

Grade Boundaries

Grade
Percentage
7
85%+
6
74%+
5
62%+
4
50%+

Grade boundaries vary each exam session. These are indicative based on recent sessions.

Key Assessment Notes

  • The RPPF (Researcher's Planning and Progress Form) is crucial for Criterion E
  • Three reflection sessions with your supervisor are mandatory
  • Reflections should show genuine intellectual growth and decision-making
  • Viva voce is a short interview to verify authenticity - not separately marked

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