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Gr. 11-12 Extended Essay

This guide explains the process required to complete the IB Extended Essay.

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.

EE Subject Availability

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

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