“EE points” most commonly refers to the bonus points you can earn from the Extended Essay (EE) plus Theory of Knowledge (TOK) in the IB Diploma Programme, which together give up to 3 extra points on top of your 6 subject scores (maximum 45 overall).

Quick meaning

  • In IB slang, “EE points” usually means the extra diploma points you get from the combination of your Extended Essay grade (A–E) and your TOK grade (A–E).
  • These EE/TOK points are added to your subject points and can be the difference between hitting or missing a university offer.

How EE itself is marked

  • The Extended Essay is marked externally on a 0–34 scale using five criteria: Focus & Method, Knowledge & Understanding, Critical Thinking, Presentation, and Engagement.
  • That 0–34 total is converted into a letter grade A–E (for example, A often corresponds to around 27–34, B to 21–26, etc.).

How EE points turn into bonus points

  • Your EE grade (A–E) is combined with your TOK grade (A–E) in an assessment matrix to give 0–3 core points.
  • For instance, a strong combination like EE A + TOK B will usually give the full 3 bonus points, while weaker combinations give 1 or 2, and very low grades can give 0.

Why EE points matter

  • The IB diploma total is up to 45 points : 42 from subjects (6 subjects × 7 points) plus up to 3 “EE/TOK points” from the core.
  • Failing badly in EE or TOK (e.g., getting an E) can actually make you ineligible for the diploma, even if your subject scores are good.

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