# British Algorithmic Olympiad

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** British Algorithmic Olympiad (BAO) (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/british-algorithmic-olympiad-bao)
- **Subjects:** Mathematics, Computer Science
- **Age groups:** Intermediate, Senior
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** In-person
- **Entry route:** UK students up to Year 13. No prior programming experience required.

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2026-10-01 (month precision) [projected edition — not yet confirmed]

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://bao.org.uk/about.html
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/british-algorithmic-olympiad-bao/british-algorithmic-olympiad
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/british-algorithmic-olympiad-bao/british-algorithmic-olympiad.md

## Summary

The British Algorithmic Olympiad (BAO) is a new competition for school students in the UK, returning for 2024 after a very successful first two years. We're combining Mathematics and Computer Science into one paper based on problem-solving, logical thinking and programming. The competition allows students to explore their interests in either subject. If you don't have experience with programming, this olympiad will encourage you to develop these skills.
## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue
- **Last generated:** 2026-06-13
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** yes — treat as estimate

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