Why is the IB Extended Essay important? 

The Extended Essay, which is part of the International Baccalaureate (IB), is a key component of the Diploma, providing students with important skills to research global issues in depth. Students develop a research question and write a well-structured essay on a topic of their choice. The deep-dive IB essay is designed to broaden students' thinking and improve their writing skills. It is an intellectual exercise that prepares students for undergraduate research.

These essays carry weight when applying to university as they show that students are ready to tackle challenging topics that are unfamiliar to them. Each year, hundreds of elite students receive grants and scholarships based on their outstanding essays, so it is a great skill to begin to develop. In addition to universities, many employers also recognise the value of the intellectual resources applied by students when producing an IB extended essay.

The Extended Essay helps candidates meet like-minded people from diverse backgrounds and develop a more global approach. This is a great thing to develop from a younger age and will be helpful in further study and university admissions. The value of the IB certificate cannot be overstated, it opens the door to almost all major universities in Europe and Asia.

What university degrees is Extended Essay writing useful for? 

Writing an Extended Essay can certainly open doors for one in a variety of disciplines as it is not subject specific. Students may go on to study social sciences, which could mean a bachelor's in arts and social sciences in a variety of fields such as journalism, publishing, marketing, film or television. There are also traditional degrees such as sociology or psychology, fields that require excellent writing skills.

It is also common to do a bachelor's in creative writing with journalism, which could put students on the path to a career as a professional writer. A Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Media may be of interest.

How does Extended Essay writing help in journalism?

Journalism is a highly competitive field, with hundreds of writers vying for the same space to publish their work. Research experience, persuasive argument building, and data collection experience are all gained from writing an extended essay. Those who take Extended Essay learn the value of and begin to enhance their skills early, putting them ahead of many peers. 

Exposure to the media content creation process at a young age also helps students to enhance their critical thinking abilities. A journalist cannot be successful without being able to tell fact from fiction. 

What careers does studying the IB lead to? 

The International Baccalaureate is recognised around the world due to its combination of academic development with real-world skills. 

Here are some careers that studying the Extended Essay as part of the IB can lead to;

• Journalist 

• Psychologist

• Editor

• Public relations officer

• Marketing manager

• International trader 

• International diplomat

• Film producer

• Gender studies professor 

• Politician 

• Management consultant 

How does Spires’ online IB extended essay tutoring work?

You can find a professional tutor in four easy steps:

1. Use the Find A Tutor feature to create a post outlining your needs and requirements. You can choose from subject, level, price, and expertise.

2. Find your perfect tutor from our wide variety of skilled professors and educators. After you filter your search results using the Find A Tutor feature you can choose to ‘view profile’ of the best choices for your needs. 

You can then see reviews and star ratings from students, including total hours taught for Spires and the price per hr.

3. Have your face-to-face class. This can be done whenever and wherever you are, it’s all online- neither you nor the tutor travels!

4. Replay the classes afterward for any missed information at your own pace and convenience. 

Private help is that easy!

Who will my tutor be?

This is all up to you. You have a huge choice. You can look through our member tutor profiles, check student reviews and bids, their qualifications and backgrounds, hourly rates, hours taught, other subjects they teach - and even check out if they have many repeat students. 

Then, communicate with your favourites to see if they are right for your needs and learning style. You can have a free video call by webcam, usually over zoom. Then you pick the person you’d like to help with your studies and schedule your first webcam lesson!

How many Extended Essay teachers are available to give private lessons?

We currently have over 58 Extended Essay Tutors with academic and professional experience specialising in a wide range of topics from GCSEs to postgraduate support, and everything in between.

What qualifications do tutors need?

All of our tutors must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and have tutoring experience. Most have higher degrees on top of that, in specialised areas such as Master’s degrees or PhDs. All of our tutors are DBS checked or have had equivalent background checks.

What is the role of an IB tutor?

It is their responsibility to guide you to understand the subject you have chosen. Using their expertise in the chosen topic and their teaching experience they will help you to understand, analyse and use the content of the lessons to apply at a later date, whether it is at your chosen university, your career or in your day-to-day life.

How much do private extended essay tutors cost per hour?

IB Tuition, both SL and HL,  is priced according to level:

School-level: For Primary school, Secondary and Higher Education prices start at €25/hr

The average price per hour ranges based on the tutors’ experience, expertise, and student’s level.

How much is an online IB tutor per hour in London?

The average tutor price per hr is £40/$53/€45 per hour depending on a teachers’ experience and students’ level of study. This is higher than other areas in the UK due to the increased living costs that come with London life.

What happens when I send a message?

Once you’ve used the Find A Tutor feature to find an elite IB Extended Essay tutor, you can contact them with any questions you might have before you begin courses. A tutor should respond to you within 24 hrs with an answer and the hours they are available. If your selected teacher isn’t able to fit you into their schedule we will recommend others that fit your specifications. After a tutor replies, you can then schedule a free webcam meet and if you are satisfied you can go ahead get started with your first lesson!

Can I book an IB Essay tutor?

Yes, you can! We have a selection of professional tutors with IB experience. Our IB tutors teach students from many elite IB schools; in the UK, Geneva, Hong Kong, Singapore - or anywhere. Our tutors offer all subjects and Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL). 

What resources do your tutors use for IB Extended essay tutoring?

They use a wide range that is tailored to the needs of each individual student. Online tutoring benefits from easy access to great educational resources. will be able to use our interactive whiteboard - all materials, including the recording of the class, are available to refer to later.  All our tutors prepare a bespoke syllabus that will give your son or daughter a better chance of performing well when taking their exams.

Do your tutors use Extended Essay coursebooks?

Yes, they do! Our teachers can help you with any published coursebook your school is using. They will also provide you with any extra materials you may need to focus on in your weaker areas.

Is 'Extended Essay tutor wanted' a suitable title for my advert?

Although this is maybe not the worst bad opening line, we strongly recommend that you give it some more thought. What topics do you have a problem with? What are you trying to achieve? Think about what you need to improve on, whether you need help with IB maths as well, or other subjects - even help with a TOK University admissions letter - put it in your advert.

For example, a great opening for many of our clients could be: ‘IB students requires help with Oxbridge Admissions Test’. The more details, the better the match!

You can choose from a wide range of specialisations whether you are preparing for exams, or university entrance or just to brush up on your analytical and writing skills. We are confident you will be able to find what you are looking for from over 50 IB extended essay academics in our network.

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