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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes IB Essay Marker different from other AI grading platforms? expand_more
Unlike cloud-based tools, IB Essay Marker is self-hosted—your essays never leave your server. You get rubric-aligned feedback without subscriptions, vendor lock-in, or third-party access to your work.
Will my essays stay private and secure? expand_more
Absolutely. Your essays are stored as text files on your own server—no cloud database, no analytics tracking, and no data sharing. You can delete any essay instantly, and the entire system can be backed up in minutes.
Which IB assignments can I get feedback on? expand_more
We specialize in the three core IB essay types: Theory of Knowledge (ToK), Extended Essays (EE), and Internal Assessments (IA). Each uses the official IB rubric for criterion-specific feedback.
How detailed is the feedback? Does it actually follow IB criteria? expand_more
Feedback maps directly to official IB criteria—no generic praise. You'll get scores and suggestions for each rubric component: engagement, knowledge questions, examples, perspectives, coherence, and originality for ToK; focus/method, knowledge, critical thinking, language, and conclusions for EE.
Is IB Essay Marker really free? Are there hidden costs? expand_more
Yes, completely free and open-source. The only cost is your own Gemini API key (pay-as-you-go pricing). No subscription tiers, no premium features, and no hidden fees. You control the entire grading pipeline.
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