IB DP Extended Essay Starter Bundle – Complete Foundations Pack (EE Launch Toolkit) (First exams 2027)

IB Extended Essay Complete Starter Bundle – Full EE Launch Programme (First Assessment 2027)

Complete step-by-step EE starter system – ready to use
Covers topic selection, research, structure & reflection
Designed to prevent common EE mistakes from the start

Resource Overview

A comprehensive, fully structured bundle designed to guide students through the early stages of the IB Extended Essay, while giving teachers and supervisors the tools to monitor progress effectively.

This bundle builds strong foundations from day one, helping students move from uncertainty → clarity → structured academic thinking, in line with the IB Extended Essay process (first assessment 2027).

What This Bundle Does

Students will:

Understand the purpose and expectations of the EE
Develop focused, viable research questions
Choose appropriate subjects and pathways
Build strong research and academic integrity skills
Structure a clear, argument-driven essay

Teachers will:

Save time with ready-to-use materials
Support students with clear progression tools
Track progress using built-in monitoring resources

What’s Included

1. Introduction to the Extended Essay

Student-friendly EE overview
Clear breakdown of assessment criteria
Reflection prompts to build understanding

2. Choosing a Topic & Pathway

Topic narrowing and planning sheets
Subject suitability guidance
Pathway decision support (subject vs interdisciplinary)
Supervisor discussion prompts

3. Developing a Strong Research Question

Research question drafting worksheets
Strong vs weak examples
“To what extent” scaffolding
Peer review sheets

4. Research Methods & Academic Integrity

Research planning templates
Primary vs secondary source guidance
Academic integrity support

5. Structuring the Extended Essay

Blank EE skeleton outline
Introduction / thesis builder sheet
Paragraph planning grids (claim + evidence + analysis)
Argument development templates
Supervisor feedback forms

Bonus Materials
Student planning trackers
Supervisor meeting tracking sheets
Reflection log templates
Outline refinement sheets

Why This Bundle Works

Provides a clear, step-by-step EE process
Prevents weak research questions early
Builds critical thinking and independence
Reduces structural and argument issues later
Supports both students and supervisors
Helps students avoid generic or AI-generated responses
Fully aligned with IB expectations (2027 assessment)

Perfect For
IB Diploma Programme schools
EE coordinators and supervisors
Subject teachers supporting EE students
Schools launching or refining their EE programme
New IB schools building structure
Students beginning the EE process

Standout Feature

This bundle acts as a complete EE launch system, guiding students from first ideas to structured planning, while helping teachers prevent the most common EE mistakes.