IB Extended Essay Help: 1-to-1 Support from Research Question to Final Draft
Working on your Extended Essay? The EE is a 4,000-word independent research essay, and together with Theory of Knowledge it can add up to 3 points to your IB total. An IB Pros tutor in your EE subject helps you plan, research and write it well, on time.
The revised Extended Essay (first assessed May 2027)
The IB has redesigned the Extended Essay, with first assessment in the May 2027 session. Because there are no past examples marked under the new criteria yet, many students and supervisors are unsure what a strong essay looks like. Our tutors work from the current IB guidance and help you plan against it.
Where tutors help most
- Turning a broad interest into a focused, answerable research question
- Finding and evaluating academic sources, and keeping references accurate
- Building a clear structure and a sustained argument
- Applying subject-specific methods correctly
- Reflecting meaningfully in the required reflection process
- Managing the timeline around your school’s internal deadlines
Tutors who support Extended Essays
Di ZouIB examiner experienceIB Examiner and Extended Essay Supervisor, holding a Master’s degree in Education specializing in Curriculum and…
David BDavid is a top-scoring IB alumnus and future lawyer with over 8 years of tutoring experience.
Irem S.Irem holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and is a certified IB Biology teacher with additional expertise as an Internal Assessment (IA) and…Academic integrity
All IB Pros coursework support follows IB academic integrity rules: tutors teach, question and give feedback, but they never write any part of the work. The student’s IA, EE or TOK essay must remain their own, as the IB requires. Your school supervisor remains your official EE supervisor.
A typical Extended Essay timeline
| Stage | When (typical) | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Choose subject and topic | Mid DP1 | A subject you enjoy and a topic narrow enough for 4,000 words |
| Research question and plan | Late DP1 | A clear question and a list of sources or a method |
| Research and first draft | Summer before DP2 | A complete first draft |
| Revise and final submission | Early DP2, by your school’s deadline | A polished essay and completed reflections |
Common Extended Essay mistakes
- A topic so broad that the essay describes instead of arguing
- Too few academic sources, or sources that are not evaluated
- Leaving the reflections until the end instead of writing them as you go
- Running out of time because research started too late
- Ignoring the subject-specific guidance for the chosen subject
Why families choose IB Pros
- Free consultation first. Tell us the subject, level and exam session; we match you with a specialist tutor.
- Satisfaction guarantee. If the tutor match isn’t right, you get a full refund.
- Pay as you go. No monthly fees or minimum purchase. Packages bring the rate down to $55/hour.
- Online, 1-to-1, recorded. Sessions are recorded so you can rewatch them before exams.
How it works with IB Pros
- PlanAgree a focused topic and research question that fits the criteria.
- DraftWork through structure, method and analysis with feedback at each stage.
- RefineCheck the final piece against the assessment criteria. The work stays yours.
Before your first EE session, have ready
Your starting point
- The subject you plan to write in
- Possible topics or questions you are curious about
School material
- Your school’s EE timeline and supervisor meeting dates
- Any reflection (RPPF) notes so far
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Frequently asked questions
Which EE subjects do you support?
Most DP subjects, including the sciences, maths, economics, English, history, psychology and languages. Tell us your subject in the free consultation.
Is it allowed to get outside help with the EE?
Students may get teaching and general guidance, but the essay must be entirely their own work and their school supervisor must be able to authenticate it. Our tutors work within those rules.
How much does EE support cost?
Single lessons are $60/hour and packages start from $55/hour. See pricing.