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Extended Essay Handbook
The Extended Essay (EE) gives students the opportunity to explore an area of genuine interest through independent research. It is not simply a 4,000-word assignment; it is a process of developing a question,...
IB Authorization & Evaluation
Role of the IB consultant Free
An IB consultant is provided by the IB to be an advisor to support the school as it prepares to submit its application for authorization (AfA) and plans for ongoing development and improvement after authorization...
IB Authorization & Evaluation
Authorisation requirement: EE Coordinator
During the candidacy phase of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, schools are required to appoint an Extended Essay (EE) Coordinator to oversee the implementation and management of the...
IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
Role of EE Supervisor
The Extended Essay supervisor is much more than someone who checks whether a student has completed an essay. The supervisor is a mentor, guide and critical friend who helps the student navigate what may...
IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
Introducing the Extended Essay
The Extended Essay is part of the IB Diploma Programme Core. It is compulsory for all Diploma students and is an option for course students. The aims of the extended essay are for students to: engage...
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What if your school is trying to improve the wrong things? Free
I have just completed facilitating the IB Category 3 workshop Leading an IB learning organisation. There have been some great conversations during the month, with participants bringing a fascinating range...
IB Authorization & Evaluation
DP classroom visits
During the evaluation visit, IB evaluators will visit DP classrooms to gain a sense of how the Diploma Programme is experienced by students through everyday teaching and learning. They are not looking...
IB Authorization & Evaluation
PDP: How do we carry out professional inquiry?
This page provides you with models to carry out whole school professionalinquiry to support your IB evaluation. How do you inquire? Professional inquiry is at the heart of the new 2020 IB evaluation schedule....
IB Authorization & Evaluation
PYP Classroom visits
During the evaluation visit, IB evaluators will visit classrooms to gain a sense of how the PYP is experienced by students in everyday learning. They are not looking for a “perfect PYP lesson” or judging...
IB World School
Designing a new IB school
Starting a new IB school is an opportunity to design the culture, structures and systems intentionally. The question is not simply “How do we implement PYP, MYP, DP/CP?” but how do we create a school...