Our Commitment
Academic Integrity at StudyIB
We believe technology should support learning, not replace it. Here's how we ensure our tools uphold the highest standards of academic honesty.
Our Core Principles
Academic integrity is fundamental to the IB Diploma Programme and to education itself. Our tools are designed with these principles at their core.
Learning as the Primary Goal
Our tools are designed to help you understand concepts better, not to do the work for you. Feedback points out areas for improvement, but the thinking and writing must be yours.
Transparency in Use
We encourage students to be transparent with teachers about using study aids. Our tools provide guidance similar to asking a teacher for feedback.
No Plagiarism Support
Our AI will not write essays or generate content that could be submitted as your own work. We provide feedback and suggestions, not turnkey solutions.
IB-Aligned Standards
All our tools reference official IB assessment criteria. We help you understand what examiners are looking for, not how to bypass assessment.
Appropriate Use
- Using feedback to identify gaps in your understanding
- Getting suggestions on how to improve your argument structure
- Understanding IB assessment criteria better
- Generating practice questions for self-study
- Reviewing feedback before finalizing your own work
- Learning from examples and explanations
Misuse (Academic Dishonesty)
- Submitting AI-generated text as your own work
- Asking AI to write your essay or IA
- Copying and pasting AI responses without attribution
- Using AI to bypass the learning process
- Presenting AI-generated ideas as your original thinking
- Submitting work that isn't your own intellectual creation
IB Academic Integrity Policy
The International Baccalaureate Organization maintains strict academic integrity policies. Malpractice, including plagiarism and collusion, can result in disqualification from the IB Diploma.
According to the IB: "Academic integrity is a guiding principle in all aspects of the IB Diploma Programme. It is the responsibility of all members of the IB community to ensure that honesty and integrity are central to all teaching, learning, and assessment."
AI tools should be used similarly to how you would use feedback from a teacher or peer review. The final work must represent your own thinking, writing, and understanding.
IA and EE Specific Guidance
Internal Assessment (IA)
Your IA must be your own independent work. You may:
- Use our tools to understand assessment criteria
- Get feedback on structure and clarity (before your teacher review)
- Understand what different grade levels look like
You must NOT use AI to generate data, analysis, or conclusions.
Extended Essay (EE)
Your EE requires formal academic acknowledgment of all sources. While AI citation standards are evolving, we recommend:
- Consulting with your supervisor about AI tool use
- Using AI only for preliminary feedback (not content generation)
- Ensuring all research, writing, and analysis is your own work
Learn with Integrity, Excel with Confidence
When you use our tools responsibly, you develop genuine understanding and skills that will serve you well beyond the IB.