Skip to Main Content

HS IB Extended Essay Guide: Assessment

EE Grade Boundaries

A: 27-34 marks

B: 21-26 marks

C: 14-20 marks

D: 7-13 marks

E: 0-6 marks

IB DP Letter Grades

The score a student receives relates to a band. The bands are:

  • A – work of an excellent standard.
  • B – work of a good standard.
  • C –work of a satisfactory standard.
  • D – work of a mediocre standard.
  • E – work of an elementary standard.

Source: IBO.org

Extended Essay Criterion

A: Focus and Method (6 marks) 

B: Knowledge and Understanding (6 marks) 

C: Critical Thinking (12 marks) 

D: Presentation (4 marks) 

E: Engagement (6 marks) 

Total Marks: 34

Source: IBO