International school students working together on Extended Essay research in a library
For IB World Schools

A clearer journey to a stronger Extended Essay.

Structure, support and visible progress from first research question to final reflection — built for IB students, supervisors and coordinators.

18
Clear steps
5
Manageable phases
1
Visible journey
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Room to think
Built for IB students

Your Extended Essay, made clearer

Big projects feel more manageable when you can see the path ahead. Extended Essay Dashboard turns the EE into 18 clear steps with guidance and support at every stage.

Know what to do next

Follow 18 clear milestones from your first idea to final submission, without feeling overwhelmed.

Everything in one place

Keep research, notes, guidance and reflections together so your EE stays organised as it grows.

See your progress

Make progress visible, understand what is coming next and keep momentum across the whole journey.

Support when you need it

Stay connected with your supervisor through shared milestones, meetings, feedback and reflection.

The EE journey

From first idea to final submission

Five phases organise all 18 milestones into a journey you can actually see — helping you stay focused, build momentum and know what comes next.

Phase 1

Explore & Frame

Explore interests, choose the right pathway and develop a focused working research question.

5 milestones
Phase 2

Plan & Investigate

Complete the first reflection session, build the research plan and conduct the main investigation.

3 milestones
Phase 3

Analyse & Reflect

Analyse evidence, build the line of argument, complete the interim reflection and plan the essay structure.

4 milestones
Phase 4

Write & Evaluate

Write the complete draft, process supervisor feedback and strengthen discussion and evaluation.

3 milestones
Phase 5

Complete & Reflect

Complete final checks, viva voce, the reflective statement and final submission.

3 milestones

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Make the EE journey easier to navigate.

Give students a clearer path, supervisors a better view of progress and coordinators one place to keep the journey connected.