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Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and
are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and
communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points
of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of
others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive
difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and
forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and
strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to
achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are
able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support
their learning and personal development
Why is the IB Extended Essay Important to you
The Extended Essay gives “opportunity to investigate an area of special interest.” This is
therefore your chance to pursue an area or question that is of particular interest to you.
It is also very useful for university applications where it provides differentiation between
applicants with similar grades. It is therefore important for students to choose a careerrelevant
title. It could well serve as the interview basis – especially at universities in the
US where a course-related Extended Essay could make all the difference.
Related to this, the Extended Essay can be used for deepening knowledge of a particular
subject. It could be advisable therefore for students at subject HL to undertake university
choice titles.
As evidence would indicate – with the significant number of students gaining 23 points –
the Extended Essay makes all the difference between passing and failing the Diploma.
What is the IB Extended Essay
The Extended Essay is one of the core requirements for the Diploma along with TOK and
CAS. You cannot safely pass the Diploma without completing the EE to a grade D or
above.
The EE should be the result of approximately 40 hours of work by the student. Remember
to keep it in perspective: it is an important part of your IB Diploma programme but you only
need to spend on average ONE hour per week on it. Once started, we recommend you
set aside a period of three to four hours every two weeks. Establish a routine.
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