All IB policies and procedures must be revised to fulfill IB requirements. This includes Admission, Inclusion, Academic Integrity and Language policies as well as the Parent/Student complaint procedures.

These policies and procedures are in addition to the required policies and procedures that all VSB schools must follow. The District estimates it will cost $12,000 to develop these IB specific policies. The cost is based on time needed to research, write and review policies with IB staff. 

Another consideration is that some IB Academic Integrity policies are not in alignment with the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Reporting Order, which came in effect July 1, 2023 (specifically, policies regarding assigning zero, no mark, or failing grade due to academic dishonesty).

Policy and Procedure Review Costs

Note: The number of days per policy revision includes research, consultation and rewriting time.