What happens if you plagiarize IB?

If a candidate is found guilty of plagiarism, collusion, duplication of work or misconduct, he or she will not be awarded a grade in the subject concerned what is equal to failing the subject.

Can you get kicked out of IB?

Since enrollment in the IB Program is a privilege, IB students are held to a higher disciplinary standard. Repeated misconduct (or a single egregious infraction) may result in the student’s removal from the program.

Does IB check word count?

Word counts The upper limit is 4,000 words for all extended essays. Please note: Examiners are instructed not to read or assess any material in excess of the word limit. This means that essays containing more than 4,000 words will be compromised across all assessment criteria.

What is academic misconduct in research?

Academic misconduct, broadly speaking, is any action which gains, attempts to gain, or assists others in gaining or attempting to gain unfair academic advantage. It includes plagiarism, collusion, contract cheating, and fabrication of data as well as the posession of unauthorised materials during an examination.

Can you do IB online?

Yes, online IB classes will count toward your IB Diploma. You can take classes from five of the six required subject groups online (science classes are only available in person). You can also complete part of the core (Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay) online.

Is IB 5 a passing grade?

Each IB subject is assessed on a scale of 1 – 7 with a score of 4 considered a “passing grade”. This score is calculated based on a combination of internal and external assessments throughout the 11th and 12th grade years.

Can a school lose IB status?

Schools may terminate their candidate status at any time during the authorization process, but must notify the appropriate regional office of the IB Organization by letter and the appropriate IB form, signed by the head of school, at least three months in advance of the date of termination.

Can you repeat IB?

Resitting your IB exams You’re allowed to retake all of your six academic subjects as long as it’s offered by your IB World School. The number of times you can retake a subject is up to three in three different exam sessions.

Can you get an IB Diploma online?

You can’t get an IB Diploma online yet because you are not able to complete all the requirements for an IB Diploma online. No science classes are offered online, and you must take at least one science class to get your Diploma.

How do I Legalize my IB Diploma Programme results?

In some countries the IB Diploma Programme Results document needs to be legalized in Geneva, Switzerland, by the relevant chancellery, embassy and/or consulate for entrance to universities. At any time, alumni from previous exam sessions can request the legalization of their IB certification

How can I contact the IB about assessment questions?

Unfortunately, the IB is unable to respond to individual students’ questions about assessment. If you are already registered with My IB, you can first log in and then click on ‘IB Answers’ to find more information or ask a question. If you do not have a My IB username and password, we will be happy to help you via email, telephone or Skype:

How do I get my IB transcripts after graduation?

After the release of results For requests after 5 July (for May examination sessions) or 2 January 2021 (for November examination sessions), IB graduates can request for their transcripts to be sent to institutions directly by placing a request through rrs.ibo.org.

How are IB results made available to colleges and universities?

An admissions center, e.g., Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), counts as one request. When results are released, they will be made available to institutes via an IB secure website, or on a paper transcript if the institute does not make use of the IB secure website.