IB policies are living documents that guide schools in implementing the IB programme and in fostering a school culture that actively reflects the IB Mission and Philosophy.  

"School culture refers to the written and unwritten rules that define how a school functions. It also encompasses personal and collective well-being, the effective utilization of physical and human resources, and the extent to which a school acknowledges and celebrates diversity." 

Programme Standards and Practices (p10), IB 2020