The DP core
EE, TOK & CAS.
The three core components, each explained with official guidance and the best free help. Worth up to 3 bonus points — and the difference between passing and not.
Core · up to 3 bonus points (with TOK)
Extended Essay
A 4,000-word independent research paper on a question you choose. Around 40 hours of work. New criteria apply from May 2027 — confirm your session.
Core · exhibition 33% + essay 67%
Theory of Knowledge
How we know what we know. The exhibition explores TOK in the real world; the essay responds to one of six prescribed titles.
Tip: start noticing knowledge questions everywhere — in class, the news, social media. Keep a running note and the assessments feel natural. The TOK Helper tool brainstorms knowledge questions for you.
Core · 7 learning outcomes
Creativity, Activity, Service
Engagement beyond academics across three strands. It's about reflection and growth, not scale. The Command Center has dedicated CAS tools.