Choose a subject and topic that interests you (from the courses in which you are enrolled) - something you're personally invested in - so you'll stay motivated throughout the EE process. You should be able to explain and identify to others what you're interested in and why.
IB Subject Group |
Subjects/Categories |
Group 1: Studies in language and literature (English) |
All supported Language A subjects (English). Category 1: Studies of literary works (all works originally written in English) Category 2: Studies of literary works (at least one work written in English compared with works written in another language). Category 3: Studies in language (all works originally produced in English). |
Group 2: Language acquisition (French, Spanish) |
All supported Language B subjects (French, Spanish). Category 1: A specific analysis of the language (its use and structure), normally related to its cultural context or a specific text. Category 2: (a) A socio-cultural analysis of the impact of a particular issue on the form or use of the language. (b) An essay of a general cultural nature, based on specific cultural artifacts. Category 3: An analysis of a literary type, based on a specific work(s) of literature exclusively written in the target language. |
Group 3: Individuals and societies |
Economics Geography History |
Group 4: Sciences |
Biology Chemistry Physics Sport, Exercise and Health Science Computer Science |
Group 5: Mathematics | Mathematics |
Group 6: The arts |
Music Film Theatre Visual Arts |
Interdisciplinary subjects |
Environmental systems and societies World Studies |