IB Academic Integrity Policy

Related Policies

International Baccalaureate Assessment Diploma Programme

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Assessment Policy

Purpose / Rationale

Academic honesty in teaching, learning and assessment, serves to promote personal integrity and upholds respect for others and the integrity of their work. In the IB, academic integrity is a key part of striving to be Principled, an attribute of the IB learner profile. It also helps to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they acquire during their studies. All students must avoid any form of academic misconduct and teachers should be ambassadors to promote good practice and demonstrate academic integrity.

This policy aims to:

• clarify and define academicintegrity
• outline the consequences and penalties for academic misconduct in the Diploma Programme
• outline the consequences and penalties for academic misconduct in the Middle Years Programme
• ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to meet IB andCollege requirements.

Please refer to the full policy attached.