Academic Integrity
Worried about using AI in your IB studies? Here's what the IBO officially allows — and how to use tools like StudyIB the right way.
As AI tools become more prevalent, many IB students wonder: Is using AI cheating?
The short answer: It depends on how you use it.
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) has released clear guidance on AI use:
Choose one focused bank, make an attempt, then return to the step that helped you move.
Learning and Understanding
Planning and Structure
Feedback and Improvement
Academic Misconduct
Plagiarism
Allowed: "Can you help me brainstorm arguments for my TOK essay on knowledge and mathematics?"
Not Allowed: "Write my TOK essay on knowledge and mathematics."
Allowed: "Can you explain the steps to solve this integration problem?"
Not Allowed: "Solve these 10 problems for my math homework."
Allowed: "What are some reliable sources for my EE on renewable energy?"
Not Allowed: "Find sources that support my EE argument, even if they're not credible."
StudyIB was designed from day one with academic integrity as a core principle:
✅ Explain concepts step-by-step ✅ Guide you through problems (not just give answers) ✅ Provide feedback on your structure and arguments ✅ Help you brainstorm and organize ideas ✅ Clarify IB requirements and criteria
❌ Write your essays for you ❌ Give you exam answers to copy ❌ Bypass academic standards ❌ Replace your teachers' guidance
If you use AI for planning or feedback, mention it in your process documentation:
"I used StudyIB to brainstorm initial arguments and received feedback on my essay structure. All analysis and writing are my own."
AI should enhance your learning, not replace it. Always verify AI responses with your teachers and official IB resources.
Don't blindly accept AI responses. Question, verify, and cross-reference information.
Your school may have specific AI policies. Always follow them, even if they're more restrictive than IBO guidelines.
Proper Use: Using StudyIB to understand mathematical concepts, get feedback on mathematical exploration structure, and verify calculations.
Improper Use: Having StudyIB generate the entire mathematical exploration or do all calculations without understanding.
Proper Use: Using StudyIB to clarify TOK concepts, brainstorm knowledge questions, and get feedback on argument structure.
Improper Use: Having StudyIB write the TOK essay or generate knowledge frameworks.
Proper Use: Using StudyIB to refine research questions, suggest research methods, and provide feedback on analysis.
Improper Use: Using StudyIB to conduct research, write the essay, or generate citations.
AI is a tool, not a shortcut.
When used ethically, AI can significantly enhance your IB experience by:
When misused, it can:
The IB is adapting to AI, and so should you. Students who learn to use AI ethically now will have an advantage — not just in IB, but in university and beyond.
Ready to study smarter — and ethically? Try StudyIB free and experience AI designed for academic integrity.
Learn more about how top students are using AI in our guide: How IB Students Are Using AI to Improve EE and IA Scores
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