Exceptional university preparation
A distinctive feature of the IB Diploma, which is highly regarded by Universities as part of the Admissions Process, is the Extended Essay.
A core part of the IB Diploma, as part of your two years of study you will have the opportunity to engage in an in-depth, self-guided 4000 word research essay, in a topic which truly interests you. A unique chance to indulge your passions as well as undertake some fascinating research.
IB Diploma students are known to have a 20% lower drop out rate at University, one of the many reasons University’s respect the IB, the Extended Essay and your maturity in undertaking such a project is one of the reasons why.
The EE is externally assessed and, in combination with your Theory of Knowledge, TOK grade contributes up to three points to the total score for your IB Diploma.
In total you will spend approximately forty hours compiling your research, structuring and writing your EE, each part of that process is supported by one of our IB Co-Ordinators and by the end of the process you not only will be immensely proud of your achievement but will stand head and shoulders ahead of non-IB students applying for University…your competition for a place.
