As respect for animals is a fundamental stepping stone in the development of respect for fellow human beings the IB animal guidelines seek to set out the parameters for the acceptable inclusion of animals in an IB world school.

These guidelines apply to the treatment of all animals in IB world schools, to all students at all levels including PYP, MYP, DP and IBCC whether assessed or non-assessed, for extended essays, the group 4 project and the MYP project. The guidelines cover any work, be it in a classroom or school labroratories, or in the general environment, that is anywhere where IB students may be working. The guidelines apply to:

1.       Keeping animals in schools

2.       Animal experimentation

3.       The use of human subjects in investigations