July 17, 2025

AI Tools for IB Students: What’s Allowed in 2025 (And What’s Not)

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.

AI Tools for IB Students: What’s Allowed in 2025 (And What’s Not)

AI in the IB: 2025 Brings New Rules — and New Possibilities

AI is changing how students study — but is it allowed in the IB?

Yes — but with strict boundaries.

In 2025, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) updated its AI policy to reflect the growing use of tools like ChatGPT and StudyIB. If you’re using AI in your IA, EE, TOK — or even to prepare for exams — you need to know what’s okay, what’s not, and what could risk academic misconduct.

✅ What the IBO Allows in 2025

According to the IBO’s updated AI guidelines:

  • You can use AI to support learning
    That includes asking questions, generating explanations, and testing understanding.
  • You can use AI to draft ideas and plan structure
    Tools like StudyIB can help brainstorm IA topics or outline your EE — as long as the final work is yours.
  • You must cite AI-generated content
    If AI helps generate a phrase, insight, or example, it must be acknowledged like any other source.

❌ What You Can’t Do

The IBO is crystal clear about misuse:

  • 🚫 You can’t submit AI-written essays
    Submitting unedited AI content = academic misconduct.
  • 🚫 You can’t fake analysis or personal engagement
    The IB values your thinking, not ChatGPT’s.
  • 🚫 You can’t skip citations just because it’s AI
    If it informed your work, it must be cited.

🎯 How StudyIB Helps — The IB-Safe Way

Unlike generic AI tools, StudyIB was built specifically for IB. That means it:

  • Follows IB’s academic honesty guidelines
  • Helps you learn — not cheat
  • Provides transparent, editable outputs
  • Includes reminders and disclaimers to guide ethical use

You get real academic support — without crossing the line.

🛡️ Trust Tools That Are IB-Compliant

With so many AI tools available, it’s easy to overstep without realizing. That’s why using a platform built for IB students matters.

📘 StudyIB isn’t just safe — it’s smart, aligned, and honest.
It’s your AI-powered study companion, not a shortcut.

🎓 Ready to Study Smarter — and Stay Safe?

StudyIB is free to try and built for the real IB world.
👉 Download the app and start learning with confidence.

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