Developing an IB-aligned Academic Integrity policy

Crafting an academic integrity policy can often seem overwhelming for IB school leaders. With fresh challenges emerging each year, the need to evaluate and adapt your academic integrity framework has never been more important. Striking the right balance between maintaining high standards and adapting to the changing educational landscape is tough.

Developing IB Policy Handbook - Academic Integrity.pdf

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This free handbook can help you systemise and structure your policy review. Written with the experience of an IB school evaluation visitor, it includes checklists on what to include in your policy to ensure minimum requirements are met, as well as detailed scaffolding and suggestions to move from initial exploration through to delivering and unpacking a final policy document with your community. This handbook is part of a series of IB Leadership handbooks, including five Developing Policies handbooks, that are designed to prompt deep reflection amongst you and your colleagues, and keep the agency for school improvement firmly in your hands, respecting your context.

Download the free IB Leaders' handbook: Developing an IB Academic Integrity Policy

Why is it essential to cultivate a culture of ethical practice? A robust academic integrity policy establishes an environment where honesty, respect, and responsibility take priority. These principles are not just vital for academic achievement but also play a significant role in personal growth. A solid policy serves as the foundation for a community that values ethical conduct and fosters a sense of belonging.

Designed around IB’s 2020 Programme Standards & Practices, the handbook supports schools to meet evaluation requirements while also encouraging thoughtful, locally relevant conversations. With student misconduct and school maladministration responsible for students losing their Diplomas each year, it is critically important to treat these conversations at the highest value: cutting corners or letting your ethical culture drift through lack of clear leadership has real consequences.

I hope the handbook can help you start, continue and succeed in crafting an effective policy in your school. If you found this resource useful, please do let me know!