The Extended Essay is a key element of the IB Diploma Programme CORE (EE/TOK/CAS).
It is an independant piece of student research that culminates in a maximum 4000 word research paper.
A crucial component of the IBDP CORE (EE/TOK/CAS), the Extended Essay Provides:
Through the research process for the extended essay, students develop skills in:
Participation in this process develops the capacity to analyse, synthesize and evaluate knowledge.