Extended Essay: Coordinator and Supervisor Handbook (NYP Due October 2025)

Practical support for delivering a successful Extended Essay program in your IB Diploma school

This comprehensive handbook is designed for Extended Essay coordinators and supervisors—whether you're new to the role, refreshing your knowledge, or adapting to the latest IB guidelines for first assessment in 2027. Authored by two experienced IB educators, it provides practical advice, tools, and real-world examples to help you confidently lead and support the Extended Essay process.

What This Handbook Offers:

• Clarity on Your Role
  Understand your responsibilities as a coordinator or supervisor and learn how to foster a strong Extended Essay culture across your school.

• Tools to Maximize Supervision Time
  Practical templates and structured support help you guide students effectively, troubleshoot common issues, and ensure they stay on track.

• Confidence-Building Structure
  Short, focused chapters provide digestible content aligned with IB expectations, enabling you to support students and colleagues with clarity and purpose.

• Skill-Building Strategies
  Promote research, academic writing, and reflection using proven strategies and examples that unpack the assessment criteria and highlight common pitfalls.

• Whole-Program Perspective
  Real insights from students and teachers demonstrate the broader academic and personal benefits of the Extended Essay within and beyond the IB Diploma Programme.

• Focus on Academic Integrity
  Includes up-to-date guidance on subject-specific requirements, responsible use of AI, and research ethics.

Note: This resource has been developed independently and is not endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization. IB, International Baccalaureate, and related terms are registered trademarks of the IBO.