Diploma Programme · Extended Essay
Extended Essay review
Upload your Extended Essay draft for criterion-level feedback using the sessions through november 2026 rubric. Score estimates are practice guidance, not official International Baccalaureate grades. Use the prioritized revision suggestions to decide what to check next.
Need the rubric itself rather than feedback on a draft? Read the 2026 Extended Essay rubric guide.
Which assessment session applies to you?
Sitting the EE in May 2027 or later? Read the Extended Essay criteria for May 2027.
Which Extended Essay revisions matter most?
Use the selected assessment-session rubric to separate criterion-level problems from lower-priority polish. iBacalao ranks improvements so the first pass is about the largest unresolved criterion gaps, not cosmetic edits.
- Fix missing or weak evidence tied to the assessed criteria.
- Re-check whether the revised draft actually changes the affected criterion.
- Leave wording, formatting, and other lower-impact cleanup until the substantive gaps are resolved.
If you have two reviews of the same subject and level, use Compare Drafts to inspect criterion movement between versions. You can also compare current coursework-feedback workflows in the coursework feedback tools guide.
Total marks
34
Criteria
5 (A–E)
Word limit
4,000 words
Subject context
Provided by the student
What the review checks
iBacalao provides draft-level feedback against all five criteria for the selected session. Score estimates are practice guidance, not official grades. For the complete wording and grade-boundary reference, use the dedicated rubric guide.
A: Focus and method
Scored separately with prioritized feedback on what still needs work.
B: Knowledge and understanding
Scored separately with prioritized feedback on what still needs work.
C: Critical thinking
Scored separately with prioritized feedback on what still needs work.
D: Presentation
Scored separately with prioritized feedback on what still needs work.
E: Engagement
Scored separately with prioritized feedback on what still needs work.
Rubric reference
Looking for criteria, mark allocation, or grade boundaries rather than draft feedback? Use the 2026 Extended Essay rubric and grade-boundaries guide.
Common questions
What subjects does iBacalao support for the Extended Essay?
Enter your subject and research question when uploading. The review uses the configured Extended Essay criteria for your assessment session and can use the details you provide as context. Check subject-specific expectations against current IB and school guidance.
Does iBacalao write the Extended Essay for me?
iBacalao offers several kinds of AI assistance. The Extended Essay review feature checks a provided draft against the selected session rubric and returns criterion-level feedback and suggested next steps. For assessed work, review any AI-assisted output and follow your school's rules on AI use and disclosure.
Can iBacalao assess Criterion E (Engagement)?
Choose the rubric for your assessment session. For sessions through November 2026, include the RPPF. For May 2027 onward, include the reflective statement and research and planning form (RPF). The review can comment on reflective evidence in the draft; check current IB and school requirements to confirm what must be included.
Can iBacalao tell me how Turnitin will classify my essay?
iBacalao does not predict how Turnitin or another external system will classify a document. AI-content or originality signals, when available, are for review and do not establish authorship. See the Privacy Policy for configured providers and storage, and follow your school's rules on AI use and disclosure.