# International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/international-artificial-intelligence-olympiad)
- **Subjects:** Computer Science
- **Age groups:** Senior
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** In-person
- **Entry route:** Entry is through national-team selection or an official country coordinator. Check the IAIO site for current country contacts and host-year rules.
- **Entry badges:** invitation
- **Qualification note:** This is a national-delegation event. UK students should first find the relevant national olympiad or selection process in informatics and computer science.

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2027-02-25
- **End date:** 2027-03-02

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://iaio-official.org/
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/international-artificial-intelligence-olympiad/international-artificial-intelligence-olympiad
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/international-artificial-intelligence-olympiad/international-artificial-intelligence-olympiad.md

## Summary

IAIO (also branded International Winter AI Olympiad) is distinct from IOAI. It focuses on AI theory, ethics, and practical problem-solving for secondary-school students. It is usually a national-team or invitation-based event rather than something families enter directly. This is IAIO, not IOAI. Keep it separate from the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence.

## Context

An international informatics and computer science competition for selected school-age students.

## Guidance

### Parent advice

Start by identifying the UK or national selection route for International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad. The international event itself is too late in the process to be the first step.

### Student advice

Treat International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad as a long-term target. Build strong fundamentals, practise official-style problems, and use national olympiad rounds as your proving ground.

### Teacher advice

If a student is aiming at International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad, point them towards the relevant national olympiad or selection body and help them prepare with past papers and extension work.

## How to prepare

- Work through past International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad papers or sample problems from the official site where available
- Build depth in informatics and computer science beyond normal school specifications
- Practise under timed conditions and review full solutions carefully
- Follow the relevant UK national selection route rather than waiting for international registration to open

## FAQ

### What is International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad?

International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad is an international informatics and computer science competition for selected students. IAIO (also branded International Winter AI Olympiad) is distinct from IOAI. It focuses on AI theory, ethics, and practical problem-solving for secondary-school students.

### Can parents register a student directly?

This is a national-delegation event. UK students should first find the relevant national olympiad or selection process in informatics and computer science.

### How do UK students usually get considered?

Entry is through national-team selection or an official country coordinator. Check the IAIO site for current country contacts and host-year rules.

### Where should we check the official rules and dates?

Use the official site for the current host, rules, and timetable: https://iaio-official.org/

## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue; Olympiads editorial frontmatter (content/events)
- **Last generated:** 2026-06-13
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** no / not applicable

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