It is one of the core components of the curriculum mode. The Extended Essay can be defined as the research done by an IB student into a specific topic of interest pertaining to one of the six subjects. It is designed in order to steer students towards an independent way of research.
The Extended Essay is a comprehensive piece of writing presented by the student on chosen topic. It should be related to one of the IB subjects as well as is a topic of interest for the student. Each student works under the guidance of a supervisor.
Once the Extended Essay is completed, it is assessed and scored by an examiner assigned by the IB. The Extended Essay should not exceed 4,000 words in length, excluding footnotes, references, abstracts and sources.
For more information:
- https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/extended-essay/
- https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/extended-essay/what-is-the-extended-essay/