Extended Essay
The IB Extended Essay (EE) is a compulsory core component of the IB Diploma Programme consisting of an independently researched piece of academic writing of up to 4,000 words on a topic of the student's choice. The IB EE develops high-level research, writing, and critical thinking skills. This IB Extended Essay grade calculator helps students predict their A-E grade and core bonus points.
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Extended Essay
Max 34 marks
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Every published boundary across 11 sessions. Multiple dots per session are timezone variants.
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What levels are available for IB Extended Essay?
Extended Essay is currently mapped with SL calculator input on calculateIB.
Which syllabus versions are included for IB Extended Essay?
This page tracks 1 syllabus version: 2018 to Present.
How are IB Extended Essay boundaries handled on this page?
The page checks the selected exam session first. If that boundary is unavailable, it falls back to May 2024 and then to the nearest available session, while keeping the fallback local to this subject route.