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IB Extended Essay
Grades 9-12: research question design, source...
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Is IB Extended Essay a good fit for high school students in Grades 9-12?
IB Extended Essay is a good fit for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in research question design and source evaluation. CIT offers online or in-person lessons in Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul, in one-to-one or small-group formats. Students make a research question and method plan, a background source list, and a first draft with self-revised versions.
Following the stages of the IB Extended Essay, students choose a topic and research question, review existing sources, and design a research method suited to the subject. They write a first draft, revise it themselves, keep reflections on planning and progress in the RPPF, and prepare the final submission. The starting stage depends on the school calendar and the time left before the deadline. The student sets their own question, then designs and tests a feature, model, interface, or solution of their own. In an application or interview, the student separates the material they drew on from their own decisions, results, failed attempts, revisions, and limits.
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- Age group
- Grades 9-12
- Academic subject
- Research & PortfolioBrowse subject
- Course type
- Exam preparation
- Format
- Online or Apgujeong in person · one-to-one or small group
- Teaching language
- Korean by default, with complete English materials
- Curriculum status
- Planned courseThis subject is available for consultation, but a teachable lesson sequence is not yet published.
From open research to student-owned work
Students inspect a relevant public source, reproduce the idea, then add an original question, feature, or test. Every source is public, and each lesson names the exact page it opens.
How can I explain this course to my child?
If questions about research question design or source evaluation keep making you ask why, IB Extended Essay lets you investigate the question with evidence, then build and defend an extension of your own.
Which interests suggest this course?
- research question design
- source evaluation
- subject-specific research methods
What does the student finish?A research question and method plan, a background source list, and a first draft with self-revised versions.
Is this a good fit?
A strong fit for students preparing independent research, competitions, capstones, technical portfolios, or longer extracurricular work.
Current study of, or planned preparation for, IB Extended Essay.
A short diagnostic review sets the starting point.
Progress depends on regular practice and acting on feedback.
What will my child learn?
- Narrow a topic of interest into a focused research question that can be answered.
- Find background sources, judge their reliability, and note how each serves the question.
- Design a method suited to the subject and state its limits.
- Record reflections on planning and progress and revise the draft independently.
Which units does the official course cover?
- 1Choosing a Topic and Research Question
Narrow a subject and topic of interest into a research question that can be answered.
- 2Background Research
Find and read earlier work related to the question and judge how reliable each source is.
- 3Designing the Method
Choose data collection and analysis methods suited to the subject and check what they can answer.
- 4Writing the First Draft
Organize research and analysis into an argument and write a first draft.
- 5Reflection Record (RPPF)
Record how thinking and decisions changed while planning and carrying out the research.
- 6Preparing the Final Submission
Revise the draft independently and check citations and references before final submission.
What counts as useful evidence?
A research question and method plan, a background source list, and a first draft with self-revised versions.
What should an admissions reader be able to see?
The student sets their own question, then designs and tests a feature, model, interface, or solution of their own. In an application or interview, the student separates the material they drew on from their own decisions, results, failed attempts, revisions, and limits.
Admissions value comes from sustained, student-owned work with verifiable evidence.
The evidence an application reads is what the student understood, completed, and can explain.
Which sources were reviewed?
Catalog reviewed: 2026-09-30
Questions parents search before choosing this course
Is IB Extended Essay a good fit for high school students in Grades 9-12?
IB Extended Essay is a good fit for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in research question design and source evaluation. CIT offers online or in-person lessons in Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul, in one-to-one or small-group formats. Students make a research question and method plan, a background source list, and a first draft with self-revised versions.
Can my child take IB Extended Essay online or in person, one-to-one or in a small group?
Yes. CIT offers online and in-person lessons at its Apgujeong academy in Gangnam, Seoul, with one-to-one and small-group options. A readiness consultation confirms the available format and starting point for the course.
Does my child need prior subject knowledge or coding experience for IB Extended Essay?
Current study of, or planned preparation for, IB Extended Essay. A short diagnostic review sets the starting point. Progress depends on regular practice and acting on feedback.
What will my child make or practice in IB Extended Essay?
The main evidence is a research question and method plan, a background source list, and a first draft with self-revised versions. Students also document decisions, tests, feedback, and limits in age-appropriate language.
How does IB Extended Essay exam preparation work?
CIT starts with a short diagnostic, then works through the units in order, from Choosing a Topic and Research Question to Preparing the Final Submission, reviewing errors and improving exam-style responses. Practice is adapted to the student's current syllabus and readiness.
How are the schedule and tuition for IB Extended Essay determined?
CIT confirms the student's readiness, goal, location, class size, and current availability before recommending a course plan. The consultation and level check are free; tuition is explained before enrollment.
When should a student start?
The exam date is set by the school or the exam board, so the time left decides how many units the student can cover and how much practice fits. CIT checks the remaining weeks first, then proposes a starting unit.
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