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IB Extended Essay
Expert 1-on-1 IB Extended Essay support across all subjects. Develop a focused research question, build a rigorous argument, and earn 3 bonus Diploma points.
- Matched to Group 1 — Studies in Language & Literature and Group 2 — Language Acquisition and Group 3 — Individuals & Societies and Group 4 — Sciences
- One-to-one lessons focused on clear understanding and exam practice
- Progress updates shaped around the student's priorities
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A Tutor Match Built Around the Student's Course
Experienced subject support
Tutors explain challenging topics clearly and support progress over time.
Preparation for real exam demands
Official specifications, exam-style questions and past papers build technique.
A considered selection process
Tutors are reviewed through interviews, teaching evaluation and approval.
Specific matching
Subject, level, qualification and exam board shape every recommendation.
Lesson Flow
From Confusion To Calm, One Lesson At A Time.
We guide students through the entire Extended Essay process — from research question selection through to the final RPPF reflection — ensuring every 4,000 words earns its place.
Step 1
Pinpoint the gaps
We start with recent marks, confidence blockers, and the exact exam board so sessions feel personal from lesson one.
Step 2
Teach the mark scheme
Tutors connect concepts to examiner language, worked examples, and the habits that turn knowledge into marks.
Step 3
Track the lift
Parents see what changed after each session: topics covered, next steps, and the grade trajectory we are building toward.
What we cover
A Syllabus Map Students Can Actually Follow.
Break the specification into manageable topics, then build confidence from the first concept to exam-ready application.
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Subject & Research Question Selection
Start hereThe most important decision. A vague or overly broad research question is the most common reason for a D or E. We help students select a subject that aligns with their interests and a focused, arguable question with appropriate scope for 4,000 words.
02
Literature Review & Source Evaluation
Identifying credible academic sources, reading critically for relevance, and building a bibliography. We teach students to evaluate sources using CRAAP criteria and to integrate evidence without summarising.
03
Argument Structure & Academic Writing
A strong EE has a clear argument in the introduction, sustained throughout each body section, and resolved in the conclusion. We teach students to write analytically and avoid the common error of descriptive essays that list evidence without arguing.
04
Subject-Specific Methodology
Different subjects require different approaches: historical analysis, economic model application, scientific data collection, or literary close reading. We match tutors with relevant subject expertise for methodology guidance.
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Data Analysis & Presentation (Sciences/Social Sciences)
Science and economics EEs require quantitative data with appropriate statistical methods. We support experimental design, data collection protocols, graph construction, and statistical analysis (mean, standard deviation, t-tests, chi-squared).
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Reflection (RPPF)
The Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF) is marked separately and contributes to the Diploma's mandatory Creativity, Activity, Service component. We help students write meaningful, honest reflections at each of the three checkpoints.
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Final Draft & Examiner Perspective
A final review session to check: word count efficiency, citation format consistency, academic register, introduction and conclusion strength, and alignment between research question and argument. We read the EE as an examiner would.
See this plan built around your child's exact paper.
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Common Blockers
Where Students Struggle And How We Fix It.
1Choosing a research question that actually works+
A good research question is focused (answerable in 4,000 words), arguable (has a direction, not just a description), and researchable (sufficient credible sources exist). We work with students on the question before they write a word of the essay — saving weeks of misdirected effort.
2Writing analytically rather than descriptively+
The most common reason for a C or D in the EE is an essay that describes or summarises without arguing. We teach the difference: descriptive writing reports what sources say; analytical writing uses sources as evidence for an argument that is the student's own. We practise this on draft sections.
3Managing the timeline with other IB commitments+
The EE is due in the middle of Year 2, competing with IAs, exams, and TOK. We help students create a realistic milestone plan: research question by end of Year 1, first draft by March of Year 2, final draft by May. Students who plan the EE in stages avoid the last-minute panic that produces weak essays.
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Why Parents Chose Combo.
A clear tutor match, a plan built around the real paper, and progress parents can follow from week to week.
✓Support that stays focused on progress
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Handpicked tutors
We shortlist tutors who know the curriculum, teach clearly, and can coach the exact exam habits that lift marks.
Top-university academics and exam-savvy specialists.
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Clear weekly updates
Parents see what was covered, what improved, and what needs attention next, so progress never feels vague.
Structured feedback after every lesson block.
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A plan built around your child's paper
Sessions are matched to the student's board, tier, topic gaps, and exam timeline instead of generic subject tutoring.
Board-specific support with a measurable target grade path.
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Quick questions
FAQs About EXTENDED Essay
Helpful answers about exam boards, syllabus topics, tutor matching and lesson support.
How many Diploma points does the Extended Essay contribute?
The Extended Essay is graded A–E and combined with TOK for up to 3 bonus Diploma points. An A in EE + A in TOK = 3 bonus points. A C in both = 0 points. An E in either = an automatic Diploma fail. The stakes are high — preparation matters.
What subjects can I write my EE in?
The EE can be written in any IB subject you are studying, plus a small number of approved subjects not in your diploma (e.g., World Studies). The most common choices are History, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, and Psychology. Subjects you study at HL typically produce stronger EEs.
How long does the EE process take?
The full EE process from topic selection to submission takes 6–9 months across Years 1 and 2. Most students complete 3–4 supervisory meetings at school. Tutoring is most impactful at two points: when selecting the research question, and when refining the draft argument.
Can you help if I have already started writing and am stuck?
Yes — many students come to us mid-process with a draft that isn't working. We diagnose the problem (usually: vague question, descriptive structure, insufficient evidence, or lack of argument), agree a revision strategy, and work through the redraft section by section.
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