IB CORE
Theory of Knowledge
Core concepts, Areas of Knowledge, Essay structure, and Exhibition advice for the IB Diploma core component.
TOK is a core component of the IB Diploma — every student completes it. It is assessed through the TOK Exhibition (33%, internally assessed) and the TOK Essay (67%, externally assessed). These guides cover all 12 core concepts, five Areas of Knowledge, optional themes, essay structure, and exhibition strategy.