Academic Integrity Policy

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is everyone's responsibility. It must be part of the teaching and learning process and an aspiration of the entire school community.

What is academic integrity?

Academic integrity is a principle in education and a choice to act in a responsible way so others can trust us. It means conducting all aspects of your academic life in a responsible and ethical manner. The IB expects students to produce genuine and authentic pieces of work, that represent their own abilities. That is, the IB wants to support "content creators", not "content imitators". Students should give credit where credit is due—so be honest and transparent and recognize how previous work is influencing/supporting your own work.

Academic integrity in the IB

Academic integrity is an essential aspect of teaching and learning in IB programmes where action is based on inquiry and reflection. All IB community members, including students, should aim to achieve and develop the IB learner profile attributes. From a young age, IB students are expected to be able to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. In the context of academic integrity, one of the most important attributes is to be "principled". To this end, all students participating in IB programmes are expected to act honestly, responsibly, and ethically.

How to support academic integrity

IB students are encouraged to be a content creator, not a content imitator. Familiarize yourself with the IB's handy checklist: Ten tips for acting with integrity.